This is one of the absolute highlights of the Science Center!…read moreThe detail on the village is simply astounding. It creates landmarks and landscapes of the Pittsburgh area. Everything from amusement parks (complete with moving/working rides) to Fallingwater! You enter and have one way to walk through to keep the traffic flowing. It can get crowded, but the staff is generally good at keeping it moving or managing when people are trying to see the same areas. I think one of the most interesting features is that the lighting changes so you can get a view of what it looks like with daylight and simulated night. The night really shows off all the details of the street lights, the lights on the rides etc. They seem to add new elements every year. This year there is currently a vote on which Pittsburgh bridge they will add. (I am hoping Smithfield Street Bridge is the one ultimately added). They will often do fun additions when there is a big attraction in town. For example, when Taylor Swift was here, they "hid" her several places throughout the train display. In the back middle, there is a conductor who will let you blow the train whistle. Don't be shy, adults can have fun pressing it too! If you are at the science center, make sure you don't miss a visit here!

Very nice exhibit within the Carnegie Science Center. The live action minuatures and scavenger…read morehunt game they have enhance the experience. Good experience for all ages.

I have definitely learned that contemporary/modern art is just not my thing. That being said, that…read moredoesn't mean that Mattress Factory isn't worth a visit. The museum does not have its own parking lot, so you will need to find street parking. However, there seemed to be plenty of options in the area. They exhibits are spread out over various floors and areas. They have a suggested path, but you can really explore at your own pace and interest. The "famous" work is the polka dot room which is really intriguing and visually appealing. My daughter like to say "art is all about how the artist sells it and what you make of it" and this is the perfect place to put that mentality into effect. There were some pieces that I was just baffled about being "art" and there were others that while I personally didn't enjoy them, I could appreciate the time and talent that went in to creating them. If you are looking for a unique museum experience, this is definitely the place for you.

I over all the different rooms and installations! A nice place to check out. It was kind of…read morenostalgic, how museums used to be.

This is one of those "best kept secrets in plain sight" kind of places. So many people visit the…read morepoint without ever realizing there is an great little museum right there! The Fort Pitt Museum is a part of the Heinz History Center network. (if you are a member there you can get in here for free. They are also currently offering free admission for kids 17 and under as part of a grant. The museum tells the story of Pittsburg's role in the French and Indian War and American Revolution. A visit any time of year is great, but if you are there in the spring or summer, they often have costumed interpreters and live demonstrations. The first floor features one of the main attractions - a large diorama which gives you a glimpse of what Pittsburgh looked like in the 18th century. You can also learn about fur trading, munitions, recreated soldier barracks. They also have videos about both wars. The one small challenge is parking. The museum does not have its own lot and because of the nature of where it is located, there isn't a lot or garage right next to it. That being said, there are a lot of lots and street parking in the area. You will just need to walk to the museum. This won't take too long to visit - the maximum is probably about two hours - but it is worth a visit to learn about the region's history.

If you love history and want to see where things all started here. This is the museum for you…read more It's especially great on the 4th of July. They have special events going on that day. They shoot from the canon, people are dressed in costumes and tell stories from the period. Kids have interactive things they can try with toy guns talking to the soldiers. The museum itself is nice too. They have all kinds of artifacts that you can see. You can see a map and recreations of what things looked like back then. You can see how people lived, what they wore and the struggles they went through to fight for freedom and establish this area. There's a lot of talk about George Washington and how he worked with local Seneca chief guide, Guyasata. You get a general overview in school about Washington and the war but they give you more finite details and how it pertained to this area's growth. If you love history definitely check it out.

The Andy Warhol Museum is a great place to spend a couple hours before a Pittsburgh Pirates game…read more There are a bunch of levels in this museum, and it's pretty easy to navigate. A ton of art work throughout Andy Warhol's life. The iconic paintings of Jackie Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Campbell's Soup, and Coca-Cola are all here. I had a fun time in the video booth where you can record your own distorted video just how Andy Warhol used to record his guests. The museum is $25 for adults, $13 for seniors, $13 for students with ID, and $13 for kids 3-18 years old. Located right by PNC Park the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

I didn't know much about Andy Warhol but the 7 floors of information and art gave me a good…read moreunderstanding of his artistic progression and range and life both in (from) Pittsburgh to NY and elsewhere. He was not just an interesting eccentric that pushed culture forward but someone who found a way to make money off his art in advertising while also having a style of his own and forays into film. While this is the Warhol museum, there are pieces by others on the ground floor, including collaborators. Bottom line: Worth a view if you are a museums person and like modern art.

This is one of the coolest museum experiences I have ever had! I had seen the signs for this place…read morefor years but never took advantage of a tour until we visited as part of a scouting group. You learn so much about the history of mining and more importantly, hear from personal examples of what the miners lived through. You take a mine car into the mine (beware this is SUPER tight if you are tall). In the mine area, they have equipment from various eras of mining. It was really interesting to see how the history progressed and how conditions improved (but were still challenging even today). The tour guides are almost all retired miners which was really fascinating because they have the real world, lived experience to share. One of the things that really struck me was hearing about how for ages, kids as young as mine were workers in the mines. Thankfully that has changed and most modern miners are actually people with geology or other similar degrees. There is so much to learn, and it is especially relevant considering our region's mining history. I would recommend this museum to everyone of any age!

My cousins and I took a tour here a few weeks ago. I had no idea this attraction was basically…read moreright in our back yard! They have a museum we looked at while waiting for our tour to start. First we went to a log cabin and watched a 10 min video about the founder. Then we went down to the classroom to go over mine safety. Next we got our hard hats and headed into the car to take us into the mine. This was the coolest part. We got to get out and walk around the mine. Our guide also showed us the different machines and how they are used. This tour was so fun! I highly recommend this tour. I want to come back for their Halloween celebration! One thing to note: the cars going into the mine are pretty low. If you have knee issues or mobility issues, it may be difficult to get in and out of the cars.

I have visited twice now, and have seen two different rotating exhibits, plus some of the…read moremanuscripts and models were there both times. On my most recent visit, my favorite manuscripts on display were from Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" (see photos). The current rotating exhibits have to do with the life of Abraham Lincoln in illustrated form, and also documents from the Civil War. I think these will be on display until January, when another rotating exhibit will take its place. Admission is free (donations accepted), and the museum is located in the Sheraden neighborhood, housed in a beautiful old church with stained-glass windows, and a giant pipe organ up in the choir loft . . . Cheers!

What a great repurpose for a beautiful building! Many unique documents and exhibits. Best part is…read moreit is FREE!!

It's not a museum dedicated to anyone famous, but that's part of the charm. It's the former…read moreresidence of Dr. Thomas R. Kerr, his wife Jessie, and daughter Virginia. This was back around 1890 to 1910, when doctors made house calls and the Temperance League was on the horizon. The volunteers have spent countless hours restoring, decorating and purchasing antique objects for the museum. Many of the items you will see are not original to the house, bit help depict a way of life more than 100 years ago. There's a common theme, many of the rooms feature an image or object related to squirrels, the unofficial mascot of Verona. The rooms are decorated with a common focus, currently they depict undergarments, which aligns with the current Undressed exhibit at the Frick. Our guide was knowledgeble and enthusiastic. There's nothing dramatic or expensive here, but the museum accomplishes it's goal to show upper-middle class life from 1890 to 1920 in Western Pennsylvania. They have a small gift shop in the office next door, mostly stationary and books. Best to call ahead, so they can arrange a tour guide for you.

This museum is a hidden treasure! The Victorian home is beautifully restored and the docents are…read moreawesome. Don't miss it!

When I lived in Bloomfield, having the Center for Post Natural History within walking distance of…read moremy place was such a unique perk. It's a super small, storefront museum, and since it's appointment-only, you get a really quiet, intimate experience when you go. The concept is fascinating, it's entirely dedicated to organisms that have been intentionally altered by humans through domestication, selective breeding, or genetic engineering. They have everything from taxidermy and dioramas to photography and living exhibits on display, covering things like glowing GloFish, genetically modified corn, and "BioSteel" goats engineered to produce spider silk. Everything they show is incredibly interesting and really makes you think about how much humanity has reshaped the natural world. It's easily one of the most unique and thought-provoking spots in Pittsburgh.

Went there on Sunday 08/09 at 1:30 and it was closed even though it said open online and the hours…read moreposted on there door said they should be open. I would call ahead if you plan to go.