Following the Science Center’s historic renaming and transformational $65 million gift, the first major initiative and exhibition at the Kamin Science Center has officially launched.
The new Sports360 Exhibition is a 9,500 square feet high-energy experience that immerses visitors in the science of athletic performance across football, baseball, hockey, soccer, basketball, and Olympic-inspired sports.
Sports360 is “Where Curiosity Meets Competition”. With two dozen hands-on stations designed for all ages and abilities, visitors can test both their body and their brain.
Divided into four zones, Sports360 allows visitors to Prepare, Practice, Participate, and Go Pro.
There are sports simulators that test accuracy, reaction time, and instincts. There’s a place to dash, jump, weave, and race through NFL Combine-inspired challenges. There are stations to discover how athletes train, adapt, and compete. There’s a place to investigate biomechanics, experience the physics behind power and motion, and even drive a virtual Zamboni.
Sports360 is just the first of nine new exhibitions and experiences planned as part of a multi-year transformation of the Science Center that will reimagine more than 75% of its exhibit spaces.
“Our mission at the Science Center is to connect people and science, igniting curiosity that endures for a lifetime,” said Jason Brown, Henry Buhl, Jr., director of Kamin Science Center and vice president of Carnegie Museums. “Sports360 is the first major experience to open since we launched our new brand, and it perfectly captures the energy, imagination, and discovery that defines this new era of the Science Center. Sports360 celebrates where curiosity meets competition, and where visitors can experience the science behind movement, play, and hands-on Challenges.”
Upcoming projects that are part of the Kamin Science Center transformation include:
Science of Speed
Opening summer 2026
An all-new experience devoted to the physics, engineering, and adrenaline behind the world’s fastest race cars featuring a two-story electric kart track, interactive exhibits, modern and vintage high-performance vehicles, and a racing-inspired lounge and restaurant.
Peirce Atrium
Opening fall 2026
An interactive exhibition that will fill the museum’s four-story atrium with light, movement, and imagination.
Responsive Science display
2026
A dynamic new experience exploring the local impacts of climate change in Southwestern Pennsylvania through immersive storytelling and innovative design.
Building Futures exhibition
A groundbreaking new exhibition spotlighting skilled trades and the science behind some of today’s most in-demand careers.
North Lot beautification project
A community-focused installation in the museum’s north parking lot with expanded green space and interpretative science displays.
1st Floor gallery
A completely new space designed to energize visitors with interactive and engaging experiences.
Early Learners space
A new 4th Floor exhibition designed specifically for young explorers to foster curiosity and discovery through age-appropriate science play.
“These experiences are only the beginning,” said Brown. “The generosity of the Kamin family has given us the opportunity to reimagine what a science museum can be—vibrant, modern, connected to community, and dedicated to igniting curiosity for generations.”
“Ignite Your Curiosity” with a visit to the Kamin Science Center. Plan your visit here.
This content was provided by a local, independent contributor to Made in PGH, a lifestyle blog.
