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1939

On October 5, 1989, construction began on the $40 million building, designed by local architect Tasso Katselas, which was renamed the Carnegie Science Center as a result of the merger. Its predecessor was the Buhl Planetarium and Institute of Popular Science, which opened on October 24, 1939.

1954

In 1954, the Miniature Railroad & Village® opened at the Buhl, combining model trains with western Pennsylvania history.

1958

In 1958, the Buhl began the Junior Space Academy as a local response to the launch of Sputnik and the dawn of the Space Age.

1987

Both parties agreed to the merger in 1987.

1989

Ground was broken on October 5, 1989, and Carnegie Science Center opened two years later.

On October 5, 1989, construction began on the $40 million building, designed by local architect Tasso Katselas, which was renamed the Carnegie Science Center as a result of the merger.

1991

The Center opened in October 1991.

2003

Recipient of the 2003 National Award for Museum Service, Carnegie Science Center inspires and entertains by connecting science and technology with everyday life.

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