The Andy Warhol Museum is a great place to spend a couple hours before a Pittsburgh Pirates game. 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. read more

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I didn't know much about Andy Warhol but the 7 floors of information and art gave me a good understanding 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. read more

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Excellent experience minus some floors being closed for renovation. It's like this with most large museums in my experience but always leaves me wondering what I missed! Learned a lot here about Mr. Warhola and enjoyed it overall. I didn't include all my pictures as to not spoil it. PS there is a 3 minute screen testing you can do which is essentially a 3 minute video you do and then it's emailed to you. I thought it was cool. read more

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I was giddy about this visit. I had the same level of excitement as when I got my first Nintendo as a kid. This museum did not disappoint. Wall to wall Warhol on display. You can get close and personal with the art in this museum. I am a huge fan and this scratched the itch of what I wanted to see. In other museums I may see a couple Warhol's - this is an entire museum from start to finish. Took us 2 hours to work our way through everything. Started on the top floor and worked our way down. Must see in Pittsburgh. read more

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Really cool musuem. $25. Right next to PNC park. Good quick stop before going to a ballgame. Start on the 7th floor and then work your way down. There is a short film on the main floor that might be worth watching at the beginning or at the end. Warhol was an interesting artist. Some modern Campbell soup. None of his bigger main pieces are here but some of his similar work are read more

A fantastic experience. The building is 7 floors, you work your way from the top floor down, learning about Warhol's childhood, early career in commercial art, and then his pop art, film, and later life. I learned a lot about his life and enjoyed the experience immensely. A must visit museum in Pittsburgh. read more

I had no idea Andy Warhol was from Pittsburgh much less that there are seven floors on the North Side dedicated to his life and work. In fact, if you start on the 7th floor and make your way down, you can follow his chronological history when he began life as Andrew Warhola Jr. and started his career as a commercial artist. The exhibits spotlight his familiar silk screening technique and how his pieces started to form and multiply, first with the familiar Brillo boxes and then with his colorful celebrity portraits. Elvis, Marilyn, Liz, Jackie. They're all here and many more. They highlight how Warhol mass produced his silk screens with the aid of assistants, a controversial approach given that the portraits started with either published or commissioned photographs. Also covered extensively are Warhol's years running his bohemian art gallery, the Factory, and managing the Velvet Underground with Lou Reed and Edie Sedgwick the most prominent faces. Warhol achieved his greatest notoriety in the 1970's. That was when his celebrity status was used in unlikely ventures like an episode of "The Love Boat". He continued with more blatantly commercial projects until his untimely death in 1987. Post-mortem artifacts and correspondence are presented here as well as extensive collections of his personal effects. Admission is $25, pretty reasonable to me because the eye-catching pieces are well spaced. His detractors should not bother coming here though unless they're willing to hang in the lobby cafe. RELATED - Exploring Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/qN_tq21lnL read more

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We have joined the Carnegie Museum because even living 200 miles away and not really near reciprocating museums, it is good value. We often come to the Warhol. I find it comforting. It has been at least a year but I found many new things to see. I wasn't expecting that. I dreaded art class in school. Absolutely no talent. But I find this museum fascinating and informative. It is well worth your time....and membership. read more

Everytime we have new guests visit PGH we always love bringing them to the Andy Warhol Museum. They have great collaborations and rotating exhibitions. One year they had an incredible KAWS + Andy Warhol exhibition. Downstairs in the basement they also have "The Factory" which allows for free crafts (I.e screen printing on totes, shirts, etc) Fri-Mon. It's a great place to bring the kiddos! They also have a cafe on site which is perfect to recharge after a long day. read more

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7 floors of Andy! There are some typically known pieces and a lot of (at least to me) unknown gems on display at the musuem. There was also a room on display showing just how much back stock they have since Andy was so good at replicating and producing due to his technique. That means you can visit many times and hopefully always have something new to see. Standouts: - the cloud display (think of being surrounded by silver balloons flying around. Super cool) - one of his aprons smothered in paint - the chest the infamous manuscript was found in (the shooting fiasco) - urine art Overall, if you can appreciate art a little or love Andy this is a really cool museum! I would suggest allowing at least 2 hours to really take everything in. read more

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While visiting Pittsburgh, we made our way to the Andy Warhol Museum. I will say, I was disappointed to learn that two entire floors were closed during our visit; one for renovation and one for a new installation. I felt like our experience at the museum was slightly diminished because of this. But all in all, it was an extremely informative museum, especially for someone like me who knew very little about Andy Warhol's life, upbringing, and various inspirations. I enjoyed the various floors and how they were separated by era. Definitely worth a visit if you are an Andy Warhol fan or just looking for something to do in Pittsburgh. read more

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Did you know that today (8/6) is Andy Warhol's birthday? Neither did I, but it just feels right to finish up this review today. It had been years since I last stepped foot in the Warhol. I haven't been there since the Ron Mueck at The Andy Warhol exhibit, that was around 2007-8. It's good to see that not everything changed. With Andy being a Pittsburgher it is only natural for a museum honoring him and his work be in Pittsburgh. Seven floors of history in one building. When you enter and pay for admission you are directed to start at the top and work your way down. Totally self-guided and self-paced. You can go at this as fast or slow you want. By starting at the top you start with the early years, when he was born, going through school and then right into his early drawings. As you progress through each floor and as you descend downward you see his progression in art. Transitioning from one area to another and then coming back around to certain ones. You get to see all the famous pieces he is known for and get a full explanation on those pieces. Not a 'this was done by Warhol' type of explanation. There are pieces mixed in from other artists along the way. Artists that had ties to Warhol himself, collaborators if you will. The one floor that always fascinate me is the vault floor. Where they have box upon box of material still to go through. Pieces that are definitely treasures and will one day see the light of day. On this floor, be sure to check out the drawers of interesting items tied to Warhol. One of my favorites were the items tied to The Muppets. After all this and me coming to the ground floor I stopped into the gift shop before leaving. Found myself a magnet or two. The staff in here were amazing, friendly and kind. I wish I still lived in the city to make this a regular stop of mine. read more

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First time visiting here and it's an interesting and exciting museum in downtown Pittsburgh. It's spacious and laid out well with many floors too. We went here to check out the wedding venue option as my daughter wants to get married here. As part of their wedding venue they're able to choose several floors for guests to meander through and this will be an exciting part of their wedding venue as they love this museum. There's designated parking across the street or if staying nearby you can easily walk here. It's a cool place. read more

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Excellent museum with an impressive collection. I highly recommend it for anyone at any age and background. I love the mix of multi media and the variety of pieces available. Plenty of interactive exhibits as well. Give yourself 2-3 hours to fully enjoy the space as there is quite a bit of stuff to see and read about. Parking available across the street for $8 and there is a little cafe in the lobby entrance area. read more

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Yea very fun Expensive as New York City prices But cool to see all his work I saw more of his soup can art in other museums....what's with that We learned lots read more

This is a fabulous museum that is a must go for anyone visiting Pittsburgh!! I really enjoyed how each floor takes you through a different chapter of Warhol's life, and showcases his enormous artistic talents and impact. At $25 per ticket, plus more for parking if you drive, it's certainly not the most affordable museum, but I still had a great experience. read more

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The Andy Warhol Museum holds not only a vast collection of his art, it does a great job telling his life story. We had a great time exploring the art and learning about his life. Go up to the top, then walk down as you take in all the art. Then go for a walk across the Andy Warhol Bridge & see some great views of the surrounding area. read more

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I've visited The Andy Warhol Museum twice - once myself and another with an art-lover friend from LA. If you're not a huge Andy Warhol fan, I'd still recommend visiting at least once to get a sense of his life, his style, and to understand pop art in the 1950s - 60s. It also featured (or did when I visited) and exhibit from the street artist KAWS. The silver clouds room is a fun interactive exhibit. As noted in other reviews, the staff / volunteers can be, shall we say...frosty (was scolded by a guy for pointing at a spot on a vintage map of Pittsburgh because I was supposedly less than two feet away, even though said map was protected behind a plastic case and couldn't have been damaged...whatever). But the gift shop has some cool items and the café has decent treats. I'd come again to take friends who really want to see, but not in a hurry myself to return. read more

The Andy Warhol Museum - "Do It Yourself (Sailboats)" - paint by numbers. - Art Museums Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Absolutely 10/10 museum. Not super huge but the perfect size to see everything in one visit. I always bring people to this museum and will continue to do that. Can't recommend it enough. Also, they have elevators to all floors if that is needed read more

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My plan was to hit this museum as soon as I arrived in Pittsburgh but alas it is closed on Tuesdays. Luckily I was able to attend a private event in the museum later in the week and we were allowed to tour the entire place. Loved that you moved down from top to bottom that you moved through the eras of Warhol's creation. And while I've been to other Warhol exhibits, the museum really highlights all his videos which I really enjoyed. My only regret is missing out on the gift shop. read more

"Those guys are geniuses! I could never think of a pencil or soup." - Homer Simpson on Andy Warhol (and some other artist who made a pencil sculpture) The only other time I've been to Pittsburgh was in the mid 90s shortly before I learned Andy Warhol(a) was from Pittsburgh and has a museum here. Ever since I've wanted to return to check it out. Taking my dad to see a Tigers road stand at PNC Park finally afforded me that opportunity. Speaking of PNC Park there seems to be a distinct lack of parking on the North Shore and the Warhol parking lot attendant asking if we were staying for the game as well suggests to me that's a common kill two birds with one stone type of move. Unfortunately we had to go check into our hotel after the museum. The Warhol Museum is 7 stories, the tallest museum I've ever been to. It's structured chronologically, starting from Andy's birth on the top floor and progressing through time by decades. It was fun seeing Andy's early commercial work, something I hadn't seen much of. I also learned he went through a camouflage period, which was funny cause I once painted a Warhol style canvas as tribute to Kubrick with 4 different camo backgrounds in each quadrant. There's a whole room of skull paintings, a row of drag queen paintings and a couple of quadrants of 8 different wildlife animals which looked like Warhol style zoo ads. I'd never seen the Warhol style portrait of The Birth of Venus and that was something, too. There's a camera where you can film yourself in a Factory style 3 minute screen test and have the result emailed to you and a silver room with silver helium balloons you can bat around. The former is cool; the latter not so much. There's a whole floor dedicated to Andy's extensive artifact collection he hoarded but 99% is sealed up in boxes behind locked doors with glass windows just to tease you. Only a few tchotchkes of Andy's are on display. Fitting for an artist known for being mysterious and inscrutable, I guess. Of course all the classics are represented, too - Campbell's, Brillo, Elvis, Marilyn, Jackie O, disaster newspapers, etc. Warhol was also known for being a masterful self promoter so I figured the gift shop was gonna be off the hook. And it was packed with goodies, both related to Warhol and other artists but it wasn't second to none like I expected. Other artists were also featured on the museum floor, Basquiat who Warhol did a show with and Keith Haring, too. This museum really puts gravity to use in the right way with its start-at-the-top layout. I really appreciated this touring the place with my elderly dad. All in all a great museum. Wow, as Andy would say without an exclamation point. It just never reached that 5 star over the top exclamation point slickness but I'd definitely go back. read more

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As a Warhol art owner, I was a little dissapointed with the art on display. I guess I was expecting to see some major commercial pieces. But it was still a fun experience and only $12. One visit was plenty. Unless I went for a special event. read more

We went with my daughter and granddaughters. Not the greatest place for children who like to touch things. Also many exhibits are adult in nature and really not for kids. As I looked at Warhol's exhibits, I kept getting the feeling that many of his works were done just to see what sort of reaction he would get. I can't take many of them seriously, it's like he was sitting back laughing to himself the more people gushed over his works. The more they went on the more bizarre he became.. of course it's just my observation. To each his/her own. read more

I'm old enough that I remember the very late work of Andy Warhol, and I definitely remember the 1980s furor surrounding him. I delved into the life of Edie Sedgwick, the Studio 54 days, and Interview magazine. After visiting the museum, I know so much more. The museum is 7 levels; you are encouraged to start at the top and move down chronologically, floor by floor. Andy's life and art unfold as you descend. And what a life it was. Be sure to visit the cafe and gift shop before you leave. Both are worth the additional time and have reasonably priced options (unlike most museums). read more

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came to pittsburgh just to visit the Warhol museum and it did not disappoint- in fact i think im in more awe than I was before. Warhol is known for his Campbell soup cans, but his life as an artists transcends so much from his beginnings as a graphic design to collabs with other artists to different styles. The warhol museum having all this work contained to one single museum is insane. there are also classes on silk screen printing downstairs so fun for the whole family read more

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I absolutely loved this museum. A must see if you are visiting the Pittsburgh area. The museum offers paid parking in a lot across the street from the museum. Only 8 dollars for the day, which we felt was reasonable. Admission is $25 dollars for adults. You are advised to start on the 7th floor and make your way down; as each floor chronologically represents a period in Andy Warhol's life. They do have elevator access if you do not wish to climb the stairs. As for the museum contents, you will see stunning artwork throughout. It's not just paintings and sculptures, but also video displays, interactive displays, such as doing your own screen test and the pillow room. I can see this being fun and interesting for all ages. The special exhibit during our visit was Kaws X Andy Warhol. The gift shop is great too. The options available range from very low to expensive, presenting price points for every budget. We loved the variety of items available and purchased a few things. Water fountains and restrooms were available on multiple floors. The museum also features a cafe but we did not visit it. read more

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I absolutely love this museum and a very knowledgeable staff. You start your way on the seventh floor and you work your way to the first floor while observing all the gallery spaces. They have a really great museum store. The entrance was $25 and I understand that sometimes there are discounted times of the week to come in. read more

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"Andy Warhol looks a scream Hang him on my wall Andy Warhol, Silver Screen Can't tell them apart at all" (David Bowie) Let's be honest. We've all seen images of Andy Warhol, right? He's that frail looking guy with pale skin and shocking white hair. Maybe we also know something about his Campbell's Soup Can paintings and his association with Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground. But beyond that, what do you REALLY know about one of the giants of 20th Century American art and pop culture? You'll learn everything you'll ever want to learn about the man at the sensational Andy Warhol Museum. As you explore the six-story museum, you'll follow his life, through his 1928 birth in Pittsburgh as Ondrej Warhola, his move to NYC and a meteoric rise as a magazine illustrator and ad man (just like Don Draper), branching into silk screen and printmaking, and his rising fame that accelerated with his 1960's soup can and Marilyn Monroe paintings. Did you know he barely survived an assassination attempt when a crazed fan gunned him down and put him in a hospital for two months? You don't need to be a fan of Warhol to appreciate the magnificence of the museum's size. How about 900 paintings; approximately 100 sculptures; nearly 2,000 works on paper; more than 1,000 published and unique prints; 4,000 photographs; 60 feature films; 200 Screen Tests; and more than 4,000 videos. PRO TIPS The museum rotates museum space to display the work of guest artists. Our visit featured the work of Brian Donnelly, professionally known as KAWS. I guarantee you've seen his work dozens of times. Both Warhol and KAWS presented "dark themes". KAWS's Dystopian art shows things like Lisa Simpson or Sponge Bob with blank faces and "X's" for eyes, making them resemble eerily zombified voodoo dolls. Some of the material I've read calls KAWS a worthy successor to Warhol. Before you leave the museum, make sure you head down to the basement and check out The Factory- an awesome interactive place where you can create your own Warhol based art. Under the guidance of an artist employee, we made two very nice, screened ink posters which we'll frame and hang somewhere. read more

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Completely recommend visiting this place! If you go on a Friday evening after 5:00 p.m., admission is cut by half. They are open until 10:00 p.m. so you can still spend a lot of time here. This was such a great visit! You start on the top floor and work your way down. It's a really good setup and really a lot of good information. We spent hours here! Very friendly staff in a really cool gift shop at the bottom as well. Parking is not easy to find and there is a lot down the street that charged $8. Street parking is not very abundant unfortunately. Definitely would recommend a visit here to learn more about a local Pittsburgh icon! read more

Great museum on the North Shore. This is a multi level (multi floors with an elevator) museum with some of Warhol's art you won't find anywhere else as it does not travel. We spent the best part of the day here. We love Andy Warhol's works (I mean REALLY... just look at my profile pic) and so this was truly a treat for us to see and learn so much more than we knew before. Definitely a must when visiting Pittsburgh. read more

This is a 7 story museums dedicated to the life and work of Andy Warhol, born Andrew Warhola in Pittsburgh PA. It is recommended that you start on the 7th floor, which displays his childhood in the 1940s and his eventual move to NYC in the 1950s, where he quickly became a very successful commercial artist and illustrator. I found this floor to be the most interesting, displays of his drawings of shoes and ladies clothing for newspaper advertisements. As you proceed down each floor his career is explored in a chronological fashion (each floor is a successive decade), his life and work gets more avant- grade (some might say weird), including getting shot by one of the "actresses" of his "films" (not Hollywood type) in 1968 in NYC. Despite his non traditional life and bohemian lifestyle, he considered himself a true Catholic and even met Pope John Paul II in the early 1980s. So it is certainly worth a visit and may cause you t reconsider your views on the 1960s "Pop Art" movement. He is truly an American original and this museum is worthy of a visit to be sure. read more

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What a treat this was! I knew about Andy Warhal and his pop art. Who doesn't know his famous Campbell's tomato soup can? But I had no idea about all his great portraits, film making, photography, and commercial artworks. The museum had so many interesting pieces and fascinating history about the man. It's laid out on 7 floors with his earlier years starting at the top. We were there for a little over 2 hours and saw most everything. There were a couple items we missed like the making of your own screen test and only saw part of the movie that runs continuously on the 1st level. There's a nice, reasonably priced gift shop & small cafe. The parking lot is across the street. Look for the big Brillo booth. Regular adult admission is $25 with a great senior discount of only $13. So next you're in Pittsburgh you should check out this place. 2024-51 read more

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Great location and amazing collection. I was very impressed on how big his collection was. I appreciate his talent a lot more. I recommend while you are in town. It's very close to the Pirates Baseball stadium. read more

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This was a great way to spend a few hours. The museum takes up several floors. Between his art and his life there's enough to keep you interested and have plenty to talk about once you leave the museum. Andy Warhol was quite the character. There are elevators if you have difficulty with stairs. There are staff available to answer any questions or scold you if you touch anything that should not be touched. I found everyone to be very nice and helpful. On the main level there is a gift shop and a small cafe with baked goods, snacks and drinks. read more

Clean venue, beautiful preservation of Andy Warhol's belongings. I really enjoyed my time there, as did my very accomplished academic family. Great space for photo shoots, as I am a photographer. Lighting is good - I would consider it a great experience and definitely a place to check out. read more

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Warhol is one of my son's favorite artists. Because of of our poor planning we had limited time to look though the museum. Was impressed with what we saw. I now know much more about him than I did. read more

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This is one of the best laid out museums. Each floor is a different decade. You get to see his early work along with his most well know works I one hundred percent recommend visiting this museum if you are in Pittsburgh. The staff is friendly and helpful. The gift shop is reasonable and has many different items. I also love they had Fred Rodgers items to purchase. You also can grab light refreshments at their cafe. I have a new love for Warhol and his diverse field of work. read more

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We visited the Andy Warhol Museum this past weekend specifically for the KAWS exhibition, and I loved every second of it. The museum had such a cool, modern vibe, and the KAWS pieces fit right in. It was so exciting to see his work up close, but what really stood out was how it all tied into the rest of the museum. If you're into art or just looking for something different to do, this place is 100% worth the visit. read more

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This place is sort of weird. It seems disjointed -- it's a museum about a single artist. There is a narrative, but some exhibits don't connect the art or type of art to the rest of the exhibits or Warhol's life and art. There are also walls of boxes filled with "stuff" Warhol had saved throughout his life. Things people are going through bit by bit, finding and cataloging scraps which are deemed historically valuable. It gives me an uncomfortable hoarder feeling. It's a cool museum, and I've visited it a couple of times. But, it's still strange read more

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--Location/Parking-- I want to say on the center island of Pittsburgh, north of downtown and close to the football stadium. You can reach it by walking across the Andy Warhol bridge --Ambience-- Minimal and clean with multiple stories. Some imagery I would not recommend for younger audiences --Service/Staff-- The staff was very helpful and friendly. The café is on the 1st floor, and I didn't feel rushed or rude to us. I even was recommended the documentary and where to start on the tour. On the 2nd or 3rd floor is a print workshop which the staff invited me to attend, but I had limited time to catch my flight. I will be back to try doing some sample print work. --Capacity-- I didn't see a limit, but I went on a weekend and there were plenty of tickets. --Overall-- I recommend if you love museums, and the documentary is only 30 minutes going over Andy Warhol life. The store and café is on the 1st floor and I recommend taking the time to browse through the museum store. read more