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FREE August Access to 3 Top Pittsburgh Museums

RAD gives Pittsburgh families priceless opportunities to learn and explore!

By CeCe Schantz August 1, 2023

Macaroni Kid Pittsburgh North is making it easy to navigate and make sure your family has a reserved spot on your desired trip to any one of these 3 Fantastic Museums during the month of August when your entire family can visit for FREE!   

Did you know that Pittsburgh was the ONLY city to see three of its museums honored in the top five of the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards? That's a big deal and all 3 are supported with the help of annual operating grants from RAD!

We at Macaroni Kid Pittsburgh North have already booked our tickets and it was extremely easy. Now, we don't have to worry about getting in on the day we want to visit! Here's helpful information so that you can do the same! Thank you to all of you who voted and thank you to RAD for making this incredible opportunity possible! 


 The Andy Warhol Museum

Hours: Mon: 10 - 5, Tues: Closed, Wed, Thur, Sat., Sun: 10 - 5, Fri: 10 - 10

ExhibitsSound Series: This ongoing concert series features a range of internationally touring independent artists and bands. | Art in Context: Discussions with artists, scholars, and community members on use of creative expression in relation to timely political and social concerns. | Activist Print: Inspired by the history of artists using silkscreen and print-based media to raise awareness of contemporary issues and inspire change.

Location: 117 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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 Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Hours: Monday - Sunday: 10 - 5

Exhibits:  Kindergarten Here I Come: This is a special day to celebrate the start of kindergarten with a variety of activities and resources. | Bloom: An event to create an open space for the artist community to let their creativity blossom. | Wild Kratts Creature Power: Learn about and help animals from around the globe with incredible creature powers. | Opposites Abstract: Explore the complicated yet simple concept of opposites through the words and images of children's book author/illustrator Mo Williems.

Location: 6 Allegheny Sq. East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Order Tickets: pittsburghkids.org







 Heinz History Center

Hours: Monday - Sunday: 10 - 5

ExhibitsMister Rogers' Neighborhood: Visit the Special Collections Gallery to see original set pieces and exclusive artifacts from "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." | From Slavery to Freedom: Explore more than 250 years of African American history in this long-term must-see exhibit. | Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation: Explore the stories of how Western Pennsylvania innovators and their groundbreaking achievements have impacted our society. | Heinz: Ketch-up on more than 150 years of H.J. Heinz Company history inside the History Center’s Heinz Exhibition. 

Location: 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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