Center for PostNatural History, Pittsburgh

About Center for PostNatural History

The Center for PostNatural History in Pittsburgh explores how humans intentionally alter living organisms through domestication, selective breeding, and genetic engineering. Visitors examine exhibitions featuring lifeforms that embody this history of human intervention in nature, from prehistoric agricultural practices to modern genetic modification. The museum presents collections and multimedia content that challenge conventional understanding of the relationship between human culture and the natural world. Founded in 2008, the center produces public exhibitions and hosts an Artist in Residence Program. The museum also publishes scholarly work, including the book "This Is NOT An Artifact," which catalogs investigations into organisms shaped by human activity through essays, photography, and 3D imagery. The center welcomes general visitors and students interested in how humans have become a primary force shaping evolution. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Center for PostNatural History charges admission, with reduced rates for students and children.