Welcome to Thursday Doors! This is a weekly challenge for people who love doors and architecture to come together to admire and share their favorite door photos, drawings, or other images or stories from around the world. If you’d like to join us, simply create your own Thursday Doors post each (or any) week and then share a link to your post in the comments below, anytime between 12:01 am Thursday morning and Saturday noon (North American eastern time). If you like, you can add our badge to your post.

in primo piano – photos

I am sharing some random doors from the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh. Not included in the gallery are doors from the model train exhibit. Those will be next week’s feature. After that, I am taking a week off.

There will be no Thursday Doors on Thursday, June 20th and no Recap on Sunday, June 23rd.

As for today’s gallery, there are a two things worth pointing out. First, the science center includes a couple levels of replica modules of the International Space Station (ISS). These were fun to tour, but hard to capture. Second, the “Life on Mars” exhibit reminded me of Carol Parson’s books in her Red Sands Chronicles. Those books are amazing. If you like “soft” SciFi with some drama and romance mixed in, you would like those books.

I hope you enjoy the photos in the gallery and I hope you’ll take a few minutes to check out the doors provided by other participants.

Remember, there is still time to register for the Knuckleheads giveaway. Visit the Contact & Stuff option on the menu in the header at the top of this page for complete information.

All five of my current books are now available in audio book form thanks to Amazon KDP’s Virtual Voice process. The voice is AI generated, but I can honestly say, it’s pretty darn good. The audio books are reasonably priced (all below $7 US) and, if you already own the Kindle version and want to add an audio version, you can do that for $1.99. There is a five-minute sample on the book page for each book. If you’re interested, click on any of the Dreamer’s Alliance book links below the image or on the link below for my latest book.

Bridge to Nowhere

If you are in a hurry and don’t wish to scroll through the comments, click to Jump to the comment form.

143 responses to “Carnegie Science Center”

  1. That’s a cool place to see thanks Dan.
    Did you here about in then early days of space travel, NASA spent millions trying get a pen that would work in space. The Russians used pencils

    Liked by 3 people

    1. That’s funny. But I had one of those pens. They marketed a brand of pens here that “We’re the ones used by the astronauts” – we would buy anything used by the astronauts, including Tang.

      You found a very cool place, as well for today.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. I remember how excited I used to get when my grandparents gave us Tang! Talk about a blast from the past.

        Another wonderful walk down memory lane for me. Thanks, Dan.

        Liked by 1 person

        1. I’m glad you enjoyed this, Staci.

          Liked by 1 person

  2. […] looked like insulated walls, double glazing, canted roofs, electrically operated large decorative gates. Central Asian communities build walls very high so that you can’t see the houses. These were […]

    Like

  3. Cool place. An airliner has so many hatches to stow things behind, that it stands to reason that the ISS would have even more hatches to keep things from flying around. I wonder why they don’t also put webbing to hold things in place.

    Here’s mine today: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2024/06/06/russian-homes/

    Liked by 1 person

    1. It does make sense, and I wouldn’t be surprised to find webbing used in some places. These were only replicas of one living area module.

      You have great doors today, but the feature photo of the bedroom is the best.

      Liked by 1 person

  4. That is interesting to see, Dan. Here is mine: https://wanderingteresa.com/camden-town/

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Thanks Teresa. Your photos made me smile this morning!

      Liked by 1 person

  5. Hi Dan – that must have been very interesting … I really should read an overview of Carnegie’s life – he was an amazing man. I’m glad you had such an interesting visit … with all those portals to guess what?! Cheers Hilary

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Hilary. He was an interesting man. From robber baron to philanthropist, his was an amazing journey. My mother lived in a town that formed when two towns decided to merge. They called the new town Carnegie, with the hope that Andrew Carnegie would help them financially. He build a wonderful library there and a small opera house.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Hi Dan – I knew about his philanthropy … but he was an entrepreneur from an early age. Interesting about the town Carnegie … with its library and opera house – a good place for your mother to be born, and for you to learn about its history. Equally Pittsburgh must have benefitted hugely from him – though I see he started as a bobbin boy … I must look out a book about his life – cheers Hilary

        Liked by 1 person

        1. Ordered a book about him and his libraries from our local library. I’ll be more informed after I’ve read it … thanks for the introduction. Cheers H

          Liked by 2 people

          1. Apparently it was his wife who suggested the building of libraries as a good use of his money. I hope the book mentions that. xo

            Liked by 2 people

            1. Behind every great man…

              Liked by 1 person

            2. Hi Darlene – I’m sure it will … but obviously I’ll bear your comment in mind … I’m looking forward to reading about him … thanks for the thought – cheers Hilary

              Liked by 2 people

  6. […] For Dan’s Thursday Doors. […]

    Like

  7. […] Posted for Dan’s Thursday Doors […]

    Like

  8. It looks like such an interesting place to visit and you finished with Wall-E and it can’t get better than that!

    Here’s mine:

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Always good to find a fan of Wall-E!

      You found a very handsome door and entrance for today.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. He’s a favourite with us :)

        Liked by 1 person

  9. […] (Brian Dodd) shares photos of doors, but not just any doors. Spectacular doors from his journeys. Dan’s Thursday Doors opened the door on this. I love doors of all sorts. I’ve trawled through my holiday snaps […]

    Like

  10. The model of Mars settlement looks pretty cool Dan! Here is my input for this week https://wrookieschu.com/2024/06/06/doors-of-wordpress-v86/
    Enjoy your week off Dan!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Wayne. I’ll be back next week with some model train doors.

      Enjoy your long weekend.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Oh that will be cool Dan!

        Liked by 1 person

  11. […] Good morning Everyone, being Thursday I have some interesting doors for you to peruse. For those of you who want to see more doors, please visit Dan’s No Facilities site where he hosts a weekly challenge for people who love doors and architecture . https://nofacilities.com/2024/06/06/carnegie-science-center/ […]

    Like

  12. Hi everyone, there was an Open Door event last week-end and friends toured some of the sites .. they were kind enough to share some of the photos with us. Here is my post for this week If you have been to Ottawa (Canada’s capitol,) you might recognize the USA Embassy https://dymoonblog.com/2024/06/06/thursday-15/

    Like

  13. The space inside the ISS looks so cramped not at all like the movies! I just finished rewatching Battlestar Galactica and several times I found myself thinking their quarters were so spacious and not anything like real life would be on a space ship today.

    Years ago I photographed the ISS flying over the Bay Area from the top of Mt. Diablo. It was just a red line streaking across the sky but cool to see.

    Here’s the link to my Thursday Doors post: https://circadianreflections.com/2024/06/06/thursday-doors-put-in-bay-part-2/

    Liked by 1 person

    1. I think you’re right about the difference between as-seen-on-TV and real life. I always wondered about the crew quarters on Star Trek.

      Your link isn’t working. Perhaps, just not yet. I’ll check back.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Oh nuts! My post won’t go live until 5:02am this morning.

        I’m sure the crews of the ISS, and submarines would love to have quarters as spacious and well appointed as those depicted on T.V. and movies make them 😊

        Liked by 1 person

        1. Your post is live now, and it’s delightful. Wonderful photos and great history.

          Liked by 1 person

  14. Murphy's Law Avatar
    Murphy’s Law

    The Carnegie Science Center is a world unto itself. Amazing place. The ISS certainly knew how to make the best use of space…no pun intended! And Carnegie knew how to best use his money.

    I like the Orbital Outhouse Team logo in the “bathroom”!

    Glad you got to see this Dan, and thanks for sharing it with us.

    Ginger🦋

    Liked by 1 person

    1. We hadn’t been there for several years, Ginger. The Titanic exhibit drew us in, but the rest of the center has some really cool stuff. The Mars exhibit was fascinating, and it really did remind me of Carol’s books.

      Steel may have faded from Pittsburgh over the years, but Carnegie’s legacy rolls on. I’m glad he made the switch to philanthropy. He was very good at it.

      I like the orbital outhouse, but that hose looks a little scary.

      Like

  15. Doors indeed! These photos are so interesting, and they confirm my suspicion that I could never do what astronauts do! I have no idea how they live from day to day that confined. The Mars settlement looks about as hospitable as the inside of the ISS. However, I’m a believer in the imagined: if we imagine it, it’s halfway to reality. (That’s cuts both ways, I know.) Some day that Mars settlement will be a fact, and we can begin to mess up another planet. Meanwhile, bring on model trains!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. If you think we would mess up Mars, you should really read Carol’s book, RedLine. She sets out a very plausible we might do just that. They always show pictures and video of the ISS crew floating around and having endless room, but you’re right, I don’t think I could live there. I agree with you about what we can imagine. In fact, I found a very good example of that today. It’s someone else’s story to tell, but it’s a good one. I hope you have a nice weekend.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. You know how to drop a teaser! A good weekend to you too, Dan!

        Liked by 1 person

  16. A very interesting place! I would like to visit the replica of the ISS. Thank you for sharing.
    This is mine from France: https://wanderlustig2019.wordpress.com/2024/06/06/doors-of-honfleur-normandy/

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Seeing some of the spaces from the ISS was fascinating. It’s hard to imaging being totally confined in such a space, but it looks like they thought of everything.

      Thanks for sharing the lovely doors.

      Like

  17. Dan, you have excelled yourself with this post – it is right up my street. I love visiting places like this, absolutely fascinating. The doors in the ISS, and the interiors generally, are just so interesting. You also tease us with next week’s model trains exhibit (I can barely contain myself).

    You have beaten me to it and already commented on my post, but here are my rather more literal doors from Cheltenham this week: https://scooj.org/2024/06/06/thursday-doors-6-june-2024-doors-from-cheltenham/

    Liked by 1 person

    1. I’ve been getting up earlier, lately, Steve. I visit the pingbacks to get ahead of the crunch. You had some great doors.

      It was hard not to start with the model trains, but there might be enough of them for two posts. I have to sort through and plan which to share when. We hadn’t been in the science center for several years (maybe more than ten) so we were due for a visit. The Titanic exhibit was our reason for going, but I’m glad we had enough time to tour the whole place.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Genuinely excited about the model trains.

        Liked by 1 person

  18. I do believe the only way Earth will be repaired is for humans to abandon her and lock the key behind them.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Ha ha – you might be right, GP. I can only imagine Earth saying, “I thought they’d never leave.”

      Liked by 1 person

      1. It sure did a lot of repairing during the Covid quarantines, that should have been a hint. haha

        Liked by 1 person

  19. I’ve never thought of a toilet lid as a door, but you’re right!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. I admit, it’s a stretch, Liz, but…

      Liked by 1 person

      1. It allows us to see toilets in a new light.

        Liked by 1 person

  20. Interesting Center to visit :)

    Liked by 1 person

    1. It was a very interesting tour.

      Liked by 1 person

  21. I love space. My Dad worked for NASA for a while.

    More pioneer doors from Tennessee Farm Museum – Sherry Felix – port4u

    Liked by 1 person

    1. I love space, too. That’s cool that he worked for NASA.

      Liked by 1 person

  22. […] has been another contribution to Thursday Doors hosted by Dan Antion. This week he went to the Carnegie Space Center, which was interesting. Fancy seeing what it would […]

    Like

  23. Am I a nine-year-old boy in an old woman’s body? Because I’m snickering that the potty has PORT on the wall.

    Your pictures of the Life On Mars exhibit is making me homesick for a place I’ve never been. I want to live on Mars SO HARD! Naturally, The Martian is one of my favorite books/movies. I bought The Martian on a streaming service, and I rewatch it when I need something to cheer me up. Survival is my jam.

    I’m posting the last of Sara’s pics from Country Club Plaza in Kansas City. https://marianallen.com/2024/06/thursday-doors-farewell-to-country-club-plaza/

    Liked by 1 person

    1. I found The Martian on Paramount+ earlier this week. I do love that movie. Survival and just enough jabbing the eye of authority to make it feel even better.

      You have some great doors today.

      Liked by 1 person

  24. […] That’s all I have to share this week. If you’d like to see more doors from around the world or share some doors of your own visit our Thursday Doors host at https://nofacilities.com/2024/06/06/carnegie-science-center/ […]

    Like

  25. […] to Thursday Doors! This is a weekly challenge created by Dan Antion for people who love doors and architecture to come together to admire and share their favourite […]

    Like

  26. Fascinating. I love that Andrew Carnegie used his fortunes to build libraries and science centres. Here are a few doors and windows I found while driving around the Dutch countryside. https://darlenefoster.wordpress.com/2024/06/06/thursday-doors-rural-holland/

    Liked by 1 person

    1. His libraries and museums thrive. His legacy goes so far beyond steel, and it’s a very good thing.

      You have some wonderful photos, today. Thanks for sharing them with us.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Thanks, Dan. Glad you enjoyed the pictures from rural Holland. Have a super weekend.

        Liked by 1 person

  27. Hi Dan, these are wonderful pictures. A great place to visit.

    Liked by 1 person

  28. “The Carnegie Science Center, soon to be The Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center, is one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ” Why are they changing the name of the Center? And who are the Kamins?

    Sleeping quarters don’t look too comfortable. Maybe it would be better to stand up?

    Look at those cabinets! Glass-fronted so you can see everything…my dream cabinets.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Apparently there are 65 million reasons to change the name, as in a $65 million gift to the museum. I think that beats what I sent them by a smidge.

      The sleeping quarters would be okay, although I’m not much for being in a box, but the toilet is a bit scary. I don’t like the look of that hose 😉

      My wife has always said she’d like to remove our cabinets and replace them with industrial cabinets. Maybe IKEA will come out with the ISS Line.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Wow. Money talks, alright. And a tax write-off, too…

        We redid our kitchen last year and I got my dream–glass cabinet doors. Just on a couple of the cabinets, but I absolutely love them. I’m sure IKEA is taking note…

        Liked by 1 person

  29. I toured a submarine somewhere, though I can’t remember where. I would definitely be too claustrophobic for that job! I like the Mars landscape (also not for me…)

    A little whimsy this week. (K)

    Liked by 1 person

    1. I toured the USS Growler which is docked alongside the Intrepid. The Mars landscape would be okay, but getting there needs to be perfected before I sign up.

      I enjoyed your poem and photos!

      Liked by 1 person

      1. That must have been it, the Intrepid. I can picture it now.

        Liked by 1 person

        1. I remember having to walk through a hatch on the dock to make sure we would fit through the boat.

          Liked by 1 person

  30. […] you Dan of No Facilities for your fearless guidance while sharing our doorscoveries each Thursday. Until next […]

    Like

  31. […] you Dan of No Facilities for your fearless guidance while sharing our doorscoveries each Thursday. Until next […]

    Like

  32. Fascinating stuff, Dan. I once spent the night in the Houston Space Center and we got to go inside a replica space ship. Great sharing today!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Jan. That must have been fun. They do overnights for groups of children here in Hartford. They didn’t build the center in time for our daughter (me, actually) to attend.

      Liked by 1 person

  33. When I was young I wanted to go into space so badly!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. If you’re close to my age, I completely understand.

      Like

  34. Doors in the water closet…for WHAT, praytell!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Perhaps that’s a question better left unanswered.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Hard to believe you didn’t jump the rope and open a few. The mystery remains…

        Liked by 1 person

        1. I can’t risk embarrassing my daughter.

          Liked by 1 person

  35. Thank you Dan for the superb photos and look at the Science Centre. I am intrigued by the first photo and so I looked up on Goog_e. The e-cone sculpture fascinating sculpture with a function…how cool that!
    The doors to the kids science areas are beautiful pops of color, very cheerful.
    Love the toilet (believe it or not)…a fascinating image yet descretely presented.
    I sense that the muted lighting would be a photographer’s challenge. Great photos Dan. Thank you.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Suzette. That sculpture also reminds me of the Star Trek Next Gen episode, The Game.

      The museum has some fascinating exhibits. The best part is watching the kids playing with the interactive stations.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. I had to refresh my memory on The Game episode..yes the sculpture does look like the spiraling effect in that episode.

        Liked by 1 person

        1. it took me a long time to figure out what it reminded me of

          Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Anita.

      I liked the doors you shared.

      Liked by 1 person

  36. […] Nothing grand, just few doors and windows Posted for Dan’s Thursday Doors […]

    Liked by 1 person

  37. I love this, Dan. What a cool place to get doors. I particularly like the cabinet doors. One weird thing (generally, not anything weird about this post) — everywhere I look for the past few days, I see toilets. First a “squat toilet” that freaked me out, and not I’m seeing puzzling potties everywhere I turn. LOL.

    It didn’t look like I was going to have a midweek post, but inspiration struck last night. Hugs.

    #ThursdayDoors — Water Towers – Teagan’s Books (teagansbooks.com)

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks Teagan. Sorry to add to the midweek mystery, but I couldn’t not include the space toilet, (not that I’d want to use it).

      I’m glad you joined us. I really enjoyed your post.

      Liked by 1 person

  38. wall-e is one of my favorite movies!!!!

    My entry is here

    Liked by 1 person

    1. It’s a favorite around here, too.

      You had a most interesting door today!

      Liked by 1 person

  39. Great space related exhibits. Very cool doors.

    Like

    1. Thanks! I’m sorry to be late, your comment went to spam.

      Liked by 1 person

    1. Red and classic! Nicely done.

      Also, thanks for your father-in-law’s service.

      Like

      1. Thanks and, on his behalf, you’re welcome. He passed away many years ago and rarely talked about the war, which isn’t unusual. But it is a shame that we don’t know more of the stories.

        Liked by 1 person

        1. It is a shame, but it was their choice. My father only shared snippets, but they painted a scary picture.

          Liked by 1 person

  40. I love science centers. Great photos, Dan

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Thanks John. Science Centers are great places.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. They are. My favorite is in Chicago.

        Liked by 1 person

  41. This looks like a place I and Sarah would enjoy a lot. We both loved the movie Wall-E. I also enjoyed watching Interstellar by Nolan. I’m more into geography, space, history, and all that than anyone in my family. While I haven’t seen Star Trek, back in my childhood days I used to watch a television series called Space City Zigma. Maybe it was a diluted version of Star Trek who knows, but it was a more Indian-ized version for local kids. I used to read books on planets and all that. However, let me also be frank and tell you that I was a hugely dumb kid. For instance, I believed all these American astronauts only go to space at night (because the space scenes are black) and I used to tell my mother, that they should go early morning when the sky (space) will be blue. Also, most places here have East and West. For instance, I used to live in a neighborhood called Grant Road, so we had Grant Road East and Grant Road West. The railway track divides the area. I used to live in the East. So I believed for many years that if I went in the evening to the West side it would be the day because my mom used to tell me that when the sun sets here it rises in the West (North America). I assumed Grant Road West. One day when I went to GR West in the evening I was like it is dark here too. It was then my mom told me that not this west, the other side of the world west. But you know what? I love sharing these dumb stories of mine and laughing at them with others. BTW I must be six or seven then.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. It’s good that you can share those, Sharukh. It shows that you are comfortable with who you are—as we all should be. Besides, there are many adults who don’t understand anything about the rudimentary space travel we’ve done to date. I love science centers, but we didn’t have them around where we lived while I was growing up.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. For me, during childhood days I would head to my school library and read a lot of space-related books. I’m very good at geography, history and science. I’m pathetic at algebra/geometry. In fact, I failed a year in school because of poor grades in algebra and geometry, but I’m superb at calculations. These days I have YouTube for my science quest.

        Liked by 1 person

        1. Space and science fiction were favorites of mine, as space was just becoming real when I was old enough to read serious books. I was good at math thinking, but terrible at rote memorization.

          Liked by 1 person

  42. Gwen M. Plano Avatar
    Gwen M. Plano

    Fascinating, Dan. Thank you for the journey!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. A truly wonderful door, great art and a delightful poem – well done, Robbie.

      Like

      1. Thank you, Dan. I really loved this museum. I have a huge blank canvas waiting for me to start working on thanks to Munch.

        Liked by 1 person

        1. I hope you enjoy that.

          Like

          1. I started yesterday. I am coping with the size okay.

            Liked by 1 person

            1. It looks daunting. I can’t wait to see what you come up with.

              Like

            2. I made good progress today. I am a little obsessive …

              Liked by 1 person

  43. Anne Fraser @theplatinumline.blog Avatar
    Anne Fraser @theplatinumline.blog

    Carnegie was a fascinating man. I visited the weaver’s cottage where he grew up when I visited Dunfermline. He never forgot his home town giving them a library, a park, a swimming pool and a technical college. Here is my contribution. Shaftesbury a stroll down Gold Hill – Southwestrambler.com

    Liked by 1 person

    1. He was brilliant and ruthless in amassing his fortune, but I think he was driven (often) against his wishes. In the end he left his mark across this country in the form of libraries and in support for art and culture. I grew up in Pittsburgh, and he certainly changed that city forever. My mother grew up and live most of her life in Carnegie, a town that adopted his name when it formed.

      I love your post. The scenes of that hilly town make me think of Pittsburgh, also built around and on many hills.

      Like

  44. […] Inverness Street Market is a bustling outdoor flea market located in Camden Town. The thing that attracted me most is its vibrant and eclectic storefront doors. […]

    Like

  45. https://seachurn.blogspot.com/2024/06/thursday-doors-june-6.html

    Here is mine. If you make me some knitting needles I will knit you a fence :)

    Liked by 1 person

    1. I have a lathe, but those look like a pretty big project 😲

      Like

  46. That looks an interesting place to visit.

    LinsArt: Friday Catch Up – 07 06 2024 (linsartyblobs.blogspot.com)

    Liked by 1 person

    1. It was. We hadn’t been there in over 10 years. I was glad to see these exhibits.

      I love your post!

      Liked by 1 person

  47. […] Found this charming door on a walk around the block this week in San Miguel de Allende See more Thursday Door photos at https://nofacilities.com/2024/06/06/carnegie-science-center/. […]

    Like

  48. Thank you for the tour, Dan. It’s so fascinating. And I will check out the books as well. I do love SciFi, especially with a little drama and romance. :) Well, here’s my contribution to TD’s for this week. https://brendasrandomthoughts.wordpress.com/2024/06/07/thursday-doors-paphos/

    Happy weekend!

    Liked by 1 person

  49. Thanks Brenda. Carol’s books are wonderful reads. She calls them “soft sci-fi” but I really enjoyed them.

    Great doors today at your place.

    Like

  50. […] wanted to take a moment to thank Dan @ No Facilities for hosting the Thursday Doors Writing Challenge this year and offering me some carte blanche on a […]

    Like

  51. That red cushioned ‘bed’ keeps reminding me of my luxurious hospital sleeping arrangements when rooming with Ron. I have questions like, do you have to wear a mask, gloves, extra attire while sleeping? lol Great Post!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. I don’t know the answers, but it looks a little light on comfort. Then, with no gravity, I guess we don’t need cush.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. I would say you’re right about the gravity. My science skills are not the best lol

        Liked by 1 person

  52. Hi Dan,

    Thanks for checking out my post before I pasted the link here. This week I’m sharing some street art painted on utility boxes in Brisbane’s CBD.

    Best wishes,

    Rowena

    Liked by 1 person

    1. I really enjoyed your post, Rowena!

      Like

  53. I like the playground doors for little scientists. That’s a doozy of a clubhouse.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. I know. It’s times like that I wish I was a kid again.

      Liked by 1 person

Add your thoughts or join the discussion. One relevant link is OK, more require moderation.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Trending