Randyland eats Disneyland for breakfast. Who wants to meet Mickey Mouse when you can meet Randy. Or actually a cardboard cut out of Randy. This place clears Disneyland. Randyland is FREE. So instead of spending hundreds and hundreds of dollars to go to Disneyland, you can go to Randyland for 0. I purchased a Randyland shirt because I wanted to bring a piece of Randyland home with me. They also had a very clean and prestige Porta potty. I highly recommend coming here! -Gustavo read more

I've been to Randyland many times over the years and it never disappoints. Each visit there's always something colorful and creative to see. This time I donated and picked up a few drink koozies, which was a fun way to support the space. There were also lots of new displays since my last visit, and I really enjoyed walking around outside and taking everything in. It's such a unique and vibrant place to explore! read more

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For a left coaster like me, I've seen places that have similar aspirations of recycled art as Randyland does like the Albany Bulb (review: https://yelp.to/HMgoJJMB9D) and the Watts Tower in LA (review: https://yelp.to/caAb00HUQB). However, I've never seen such a concentration of whimsical, colorful sculptures made of recycled materials. Down the street from the Mattress Factory, it was quite a sight on this otherwise gentrified North Side street corner. Somehow, local artist Randy Gilson has managed to transcend the junkyard realities of such an outlandish collection with positive messaging and authentic folk artistry. I had the pleasure of meeting Randy who introduced himself and generously shared his unique approach in assembling his works. He's been at it for well over two decades where he has successfully created a safe environment of truly limitless creativity. Well done, Randy! RELATED - Exploring Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/ygLhKUK9LU read more

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Unique. Parts of it are really pretty and parts of it are messy. Worth stopping to visit if you are in the area. read more

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What a delightful gem! After a visit to the National Aviary, we had some time before our lunch venue opened so we stopped by Randyland. What whimsical, bright, and fun place to visit. There is so much to see and reflect on from quotes to art to writing. I appreciate how Randy has worked to transform his neighborhood. There is so much to see and it's free! Drop in or stay for a while, there's much to see and delight the eye! Some of the recycled objects took me on a walk down memory lane. read more

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Such a fun stop when visiting Pittsburgh! A friend recommended it to me and here I am recommending it to anyone who reads this as well. If you are into quirky, colorful, and free fun - this is worth a stop! We parked on the street across from the house and wandered around out back for about 45 minutes. There is so much to take in...I'm sure you could go 50 times and notice something different each time. So glad people like Randy exist to bring a little more color and whimsy into life. :) read more

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Randyland was such a fun little detour from a couple concert I was going to. I am so glad that I got to experience it. It was so colorful and bright and there was so much to look at. We met Randy and he was such a nice guy. read more

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Well this place is a quite an experience! Tons of prices that go together or not! Painted mannequins, musical instruments, and toys everywhere. I liked the musical aspect of jazz playing as you walked through. To appreciate it, you have to read the signs and literature throughout. Keeping these things out of a landfill and using them for art! Super colorful! read more

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The world needs more Randylands. Situated in the Mexican War Streets neighborhood of Pittsburgh and a short walk away from the Mattress Factory, this open-air, free (donations accepted) museum is truly a labor of love. It's so eclectic, funky, and fun. I spent so much time snapping photos and walking around. I also bought a magnet and donated via Venmo (Randy operates by the honor system). I love everything this place stands for and would recommend it to anyone visiting Pittsburgh! read more

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To see a collection of quirky art, go to Randyland. To be inspired, visit Randyland. After visiting the nearby Mattress Factory, my family of three walked to Randyland, a house bakyard filled with toys, sculptures, art, and more. If you're lucky, Randy himself will be there and he loves greeting every guest. Randy started collecting art to help beautiful the neighborhood years ago. It's turned into an outdoor gallery visited by many and inspired an entire neighborhood to reuse and beautify where you live. Our daughter LOVED the toy section and played for an hour in the sand and finding all the different toys scattered throughout. Randyland is a must-visit when in Pittsburgh! Admission is free. read more

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Such a weird, quirky place, organized chaos at its finest. You could spend as little or as much time as you could ever want here. So much to look at and appreciate here. Great undertones of acceptance and unity throughout the art. It's a great reminder that being weird and unique is a gift and an art. read more

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Colorful, overwhelming (in a good way), positive vibes...some might call it hoarding, but others call it art. I suppose it can be both. Regardless, this is a cool spot to stop by on a nice day to observe. If you're lucky, maybe you'll get to meet Randy as well. We didn't get to meet Randy or go inside on this occasion, but I was uplifted by all the positive messaging and inspired by the reuse of all old recycled materials for decor. Art with a message, and the price is free, so you can't beat that! read more

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Randyland always seemed to come up on my searches for things to see or do in Pittsburgh so I had to come by and check it out. It is definitely nothing I ever experienced before and it is fun, wacky and colorfully whimsical. It's not a place you should drive hours and hours to see but if you are in the area definitely stop by. It's a colorful eclectic collection of abstract art through the eyes of Randy made up of things people often discard as trash and he turns it into art on LSD (haha!) read more

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An eclectic outdoor exhibit of art, which is definitely worth stopping in at! Visiting is free of charge, and you're transported into a different world filled with color, whimsy, and positivity! Your visit likely won't take more than 10-15 minutes, but it's definitely one of the most unique experiences you'll have in Pittsburgh! read more

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I love everything about Randy and Randyland. It's free to go to as long as the gates are open (which they usually are during daylight). Even on the gloomiest day, Randyland will brighten everything up. But it's more than just an artistic space with a lot of colors and chaos. The meaning behind Randyland is the true gift to the Northside. And if you are lucky, you can meet Randy himself and he will tell you all about it! I have a whole new love for what Randy has brought to the northside and his message is so positive. Randyland is truly a one of a kind place. read more

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Definitely worth a visit if you're visiting Pittsburgh. The colorful displays are certainly a site to see. read more

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It seems that every region of this country and probably most of the world has one weirdo within a radius of so many miles that makes a crazy folk art/junk art/art installation/ art environment and I think we're better for it. Randy Gilson holds this distinction in western Pennsylvania and God bless him. Randyland is an explosion of color, an artistic takeover of the better part of a block in Pittsburgh's north side. It's free of charge though there are wares for sale on the honor system with a cash box to drop your ducats into. I can't remember if it's all 21st century with a QR code as well. I just deposited a couple twenties in there for a funky t-shirt and let em keep the change cause it's nice to see joyfully manic stuff like this not gentrified out of existence yet. I could easily burn through Yelp's restrictive 5000 character limit trying to describe the wild, wacky landscape here and have to go back with a machete trimming my verbiage to make it fit and still not adequately describe it so just look at the pictures and hell, I'll post more. A picture is worth a thousand words and 5000 characters. Yinz need to go see this if you're into this sort of thing and you're in town. Follow the rainbow brick road... read more

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Cute place to walk around on a nice and sunny day! This was the perfect addition to our day out in Pittsburgh after our visit to the Mattress Factory! read more

Randyland - Art Galleries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Randyland is a whimsical free public art park in Pittsburgh. It is so colorful and fun. Walking around you can tell the care and large amount of work that went into RandyLand. There is ample street parking and RandyLand is not difficult to find. It is a park that appeals to both the young and old. read more

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A unique and free artistic wonderland created by Randy Gilson. Randy takes what others may see as trash and turns it into a beautiful, colorful wonderland in his own backyard. Everywhere you look is something fascinating that Randy took the time to give a new home. It can take you between 5-20 minutes to look through depending on your interest in this unique style of art. It really brightened my day and I hope it will brighten yours as well! read more

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Wow, this place is a hoot. Even got to meet Randy himself. This place is like a somewhat organized chaotic painted junkyard. There is just everything there. Toys, furniture, signs, tools, equipment, and more. Randy is very eclectic and likely missing a screw or two, but it is an artistic sight to see. And it's all FREE. If you have a few minutes or more, take the time to check it out for yourself. read more

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It's an art wonderland at Randyland! A small outdoor space that's free and open to the public during their opening hours. I was able to take my dog through the gate to explore which was great. Not much time is needed to check out the unique art created but a fun stop nonetheless! read more

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Super crazy cool art installation, clean freaks do not go, as it gets messy/dirty in the back from years of usage and viewing. Really great concept though that everything and everyone deserves love and happiness!!! read more

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Randyland is a must-see experience in Pittsburgh. This outdoor gallery of artwork invites all to visit and celebrate upcycled artwork at no cost. However, donations are welcomed and you can even buy some small souvenirs here when you visit. But there is no financial barrier for anyone to see the colorful artwork of Randyland. Randyland was started by Randy Gilson who purchased the property and used upcycled goods to decorate his space, which eventually turned into this colorful, outdoor gallery that brings joy to so many that visit here. There's a welcome wall in many languages, painted quotes throughout the space that reminds us to spread kindness among each other and a deposit box for all your worries! You can't help but smile when you walk around the space. It's open everyday until 7PM. Randyland is located in the Northside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, and is walking distance to Mattress Factory and a few blocks down the main road, towards downtown, there were a few restaurants. For a perfect day in Pittsburgh, Randyland should be included in your itinerary. read more

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very hard to capture the magic & beauty of Randyland in words- quite a meaningful experience. One the outside, it's gorgeous public art, but it is really more than that; on the inside, it's a haven for passion, where oddities aren't really that odd, where kindness, inspiration, and importance is spread-reminding to smile & not worry- a must-visit, I highly suggest taking the time to not only enjoy the impressive repurposing of discarded items- the small details are fantastic- but also read the messages, scripts, and articles posted about to fully appreciate & understand read more

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"What is useless to one person is valuable to another." - English saying I am a little sad that I didn't get to talk to Randy when I stopped by but I definitely enjoyed exploring Randyland. It's absolutely one man's obsession and it's an impressive collection of repurposed stuff that other people have discarded. Repainted, repaired, displayed, this is bright colors and lots of small details that might be easy to miss. A half hour is plenty of time to explore Randyland, take a bunch of photos and visit their small honor-system gift shop. I have a new fridge magnet! Super awesome to visit this unique Pittsburgh attraction that shouldn't be missed when you see the city. [Review 20432 overall - 641 in Pennsylvania - 1411 of 2023.] read more

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Holy smokes this place is a must see!! Randy did an amazing job of creating a beautiful, inclusive, magical space. There aren't a ton of things to buy and no one was there but we got a bracelet, a pin, there were clocks, mugs, and other cool things you could self pay as souvenirs. I would say it is free to look around so it's a great value, an amazing sight to see, and the items for sale were affordable. Go check it out. There are rarely other places like this. read more

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This was my first ever visit to Randyland but I have been wanting to come for some time. It is a definite must see stop if you are in the area. This is a person's home and not a museum so please keep that in mind. It is pretty awesome all the items Randy has collected and displayed. Everything is in such interesting places. There's different sections of categories like chairs, chandeliers and musical instruments. My kids got to go in a phone booth! Also they got to see and try out a rotary phone. The floor is thin (1 inch layer maybe) of sand so if you don't want to get it on your feet wear shoes. read more

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Randyland was inspired by a neighborhood littered with trash and old belongings. We spent about 20-30 minutes here and bought some merch. It would be cool if Randy himself sold some art pieces too! It is free admission, but there's a donation box and the merch sold is mostly stickers, magnets, shirts, etc. Parking was easy for us on a weekday (street parking only). Look up the story and the inspiration behind it and you'll see Randyland in a whole new way. read more

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Oh my goodness, such a treasure to have discovered Randy's art that I never knew of! Stopped to go to the Mattress Factory and had a better time and showing of art with Randy which was free! There is street parking, neighborhood area and in mexican war streets part of north side. Randy stops to talk to visitors and is a must to listen to - truly is inspiring to hear him talk so genuinely on the human experience! His willingness to be so open about his life, his limitations (that he has not allowed to be limitations) and his open minded view of art and the world is soul awakening! I encourage all to visit, truly made my day! You go, Randy! Your messages will inspire all who come to see your beautiful work, so wholesome and incredible person. read more

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Clever, creative outdoor wonder!! We stopped by on a snowy cold, winter day and it was a fun 10 mins of exploring outside ! What a charming bright space! A must see! read more

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This is the most adorable free little "museum." It's beautiful. Definitely make sure to read Randy's backstory. It's very sweet. I loved all the colors and little hidden artifacts in it. Everywhere you look there's something new to see. I feel like you will never see EVERYTHING that's there without noticing something you didn't see before. Make sure to check this place out! Buy some merch or leave a tip for all of Randy's hard work. read more

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Randyland, located in the North Side of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an art museum widely recognized as one of America's most colorful public art landmarks. Founded by Randy Gilson, it features found object art and has contributed significantly to Pittsburgh's cultural revival, alongside neighbors like City of Asylum and the Mattress Factory. Gaining international attention through viral listicles, Randyland has become one of the most photographed spots on Instagram. read more

Randyland - Art Galleries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A beautiful experience of art, creativity, positivity and love. Randyland is such a welcoming, beautiful place. The interesting painting and found objects art is very unique. There's so many positive messages sprinkled throughout the garden and around his home. The window mirror had me tearing up. I was so moved by everything here. The best part is it's free to visit! I highly recommend you donate or grab some souvenirs because this place deserves the love. Randyland is a perfect place to visit to lift your spirits and feel some calm. read more

Randyland is so fun and special to Pittsburgh! Free (but donations accepted), Randyland is an outdoor emporium art gallery of found objects by artist Randy Gilson. He sources unique objects and assembles them into an eclectic outdoor arts maze. Randyland is fun. You could do it in an hour. There's free street parking on the surrounding streets and the experience is self-guided. Go in with no expectations and just take in the colors, the weirdness, the fun, the nostalgia, and all the hard work put into assembling this truly special and interesting place. Part of this outdoor exhibition is sand but you can easily avoid it. Go on a nice day because there's no protection from the elements! I loved the LGBTQ+ positive themes throughout the gallery and the commitment to the community. You'll leave feeling inspired, happy, and thinking differently about how you view everyday objects. A must stop while on your Pittsburgh trip! read more

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Wow, what an interesting sight to see of painted and arranged repurposed items. If you decide to visit here, you HAVE TO speak to Randy (the creator) and his story behind his art. It gives you a proper perspective and understanding behind his work and vision. Things you should know: I. PARKING This house and garden is within a neighborhood. So that's right, that means neighborhood street parking only. Good luck paralleling. II. SERVICE Admission into the garden is FREE. Talk to Randy if he's there, you won't regret it. III. QUALITY Subjective, like any and all art. IV. CAPACITY There's a steady flow of people coming and going. read more

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Randyland brings sunshine to Pittsburgh even on the dreariest days. its small house come museum, full of bright colors. It's been bringing smiles to visitors' faces since 1995 when Gilson originally bought the building using funds he had earned as a part-time waiter and proceeded to decorate it with repurposed trash. Randy Gilson has transformed his home into a colorful, living work of art. (i saw him though) Randyland is free to visit, but donations are accepted. It's located in the heart of the Mexican War Streets neighborhood, and it's only a short walk from the Mattress Factory, another popular art museum on the North Side. The museum is open from 10 a.m. until dusk (around 7 p.m. typically), and there is street parking available nearby. Murals providing dozens of Instagram-ready backdrops, practically everybody who visits Randyland leave in a much better mood than they arrived in. read more

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We've visited here several times and are never disappointed. This art therapy outdoor museum is a one of a kind place. You can visit many times and there's always something new to see. The honor system "store" has expanded a lot over a couple of years. The messaging is the same, with new flavors and themes based on the time of year/season. I love going here. It's bright, fun, inclusive, and has real life positive messaging. My kids love it too. Bonus - it's the ultimate place to play "I spy"... read more

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Just check out this colorful place and it is free. You can leave a donation if you want read more

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Awesome local flavor. Cool colors. Cool story. My favorite was the brass instruments hanging from the pergola. read more

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