Not to mention, the skyline views from PNC Park (home to the Pirates) are among the best stadium views in the nation. With the Steelers playing football, the Penguins ice hockey, and the Pirates baseball, all at in-town stadiums, watching the pros in this sports-obsessed city is an experience. Really wonderful for days when you need a little indoor play for your little one.
The Seesaw Center is wonderful new indoor play center specifically designed for children of all abilities. The PPG Aquarium presents sea creatures of all types. Kid’s Kingdom is where you will find a petting zoo and animals native to Pennsylvania. The underwater polar bear and otter experiences are good fun. It is home to thousands of animals representing more than 400 species, including 22 threatened or endangered species. This venerable zoo has been around for over one hundred years. The Pittsburgh Zoo is home to 400 species and an aquarium! Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium via VisitPittsburgh Other fun activities include a Warhol photo booth and screen test. Head down to the basement studio, where each afternoon kids can create their own pop art project. Get nose-to-beak with more than 500 birds of more than 150 species from around the world, including parrots, owls, flamingos, and penguins.Īs the largest museum dedicated to a single artist in the country, the Warhol Museum's merging of art and pop culture is appealing to kids. See hundreds of bird species, some colorful, at the National Aviary. This is an extra special place to visit in the winter when they deck the halls in the original Christmas trimmings from the 1920s. This historic home was once home to the Frick family, and includes an amazing old car collection, beautiful grounds, and lovely home to explore. See what it was like in Victorian Pittsburgh at the Frick Historic House. Photo by Frick Pittsburgh via VisitPittsburgh See the historic Victorian-era Frick House. The Mattress Factory is a contemporary art museum with an experimental lab component that makes each visit special. The rotating exhibits are sure to be unique. Don’t miss the baseball card collection.Ĭontemporary art at the Mattress Factory gives all-ages something to think about. Lesser-known sports such as marbles and bocce are covered, too. Learn about great sportsmen and women through sports artifacts and interactive exhibits. Located in the Heinz History Center, this museum-within-a-museum captures the importance of sports to the city, home to the famed Pittsburgh Steelers. The fourth floor Special Collections Gallery is home to the largest original collection of items from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, including King Friday’s Castle, the Great Oak Tree, and McFeely’s Speedy Delivery tricycle. There is a delightful collection of original antique vehicles, including a trolley, fire engine, and Heinz ketchup delivery truck. Kids can play in Kidsburgh, a kids-only, interactive play zone, as parents sip coffee in the café, monitoring the kids by television screen. Photo by Rachellynn Schoen via VisitPIttsburghĪn affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, this museum is dedicated to Western Pennsylvania history. Let them run around at the indoor jungle gym to expend that energy!ĭiscover the city's unique history at the Heinz History Center. The Makeshop is an innovative studio space where a team of skilled makers and educators help translate kids' visions into tangible objects. Kids learn through tactile play with a variety of media at the popular Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. Or, short on time? Visit after 3pm for a discounted entry fee. Plus, the museum is connected to the Carnegie Museum of Art and admission covers both museums if you want to make a day of it. See paleontologists in action as they work in the lab! In addition to this feature, the gemstone collection is dazzling, and there are hands-on activities dispersed throughout the museum. The expansive Dinosaur Hall at Pittsburgh's Museum of Natural History boasts one of the nation’s largest dinosaur collections, and an impressive permanent immersive exhibition spanning through the Mesozoic Era. The theater program is amazing, with live demonstrations throughout the day. Popular add-ons include an actual Cold War-era submarine, an Omnimax theater with a four-story domed screen, and Laser Shows. The Science Center features four floors of interactive exhibits, including Roboworld, the world’s largest permanent robotics exhibit. Hundreds of hands-on exhibits with a focus on science and technology guarantee fun for kids of all ages. The Carnegie Science Center is the perfect place for curious minds to explore.
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