The popular Miniature Railroad and Village at the Carnegie Science Center reopens this weekend to the public, coinciding with the Center’s birthday.
The railroad has been closed for maintenance.
A new addition this year is a miniaturized version of the popular Chinatown Inn on 3rd Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Those visiting the Science Center this Saturday from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. will get to see Lion Dances, martial arts demonstrations, musical and theater acts during the “Celebrate Chinatown” events.
The Miniature Railroad has been a part of the Science Center and prior to its opening, the Buhl Planetarium since 1954.
“We are thrilled to reopen the Miniature Railroad & Village® and celebrate the legacy of Chinatown on such a special day for the Science Center,” said Jason Brown, Henry Buhl, Jr., Director of Carnegie Science Center. “Our close collaboration with the community has been key to the Miniature Railroad tradition, allowing us to highlight local history and share amazing stories from Western Pennsylvania with our visitors.”
For ticket information and more, visit the Science Center’s website.