Measurement Rules

Created by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

About the Exhibit

Measurement Rules
Open June - September 2024

How many chickens do you weigh? How tall are you in apples or inches or pennies?  Can you use your foot as a ruler?

Measurement is an essential part of our lives, but not always easy to understand. Gauge height, distance, volume, and more in Measurement Rules, an interactive exhibit that introduces visitors to various units of measurement. Master the basics and then compare, classify, and categorize different ways to measure using traditional—and not-so-traditional—tools including balancing scales, odometers, calipers, 3-D imaging, and counting “Mississippis.”

Sponsors Rule!

Thank you to our Measurement Rules Lead Sponsor:

The Ann Jackson Family Foundation

And special thank you for the generous support provided by:

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