The Cathedral of Learning is not only a nationally recognized landmark, it’s also a collection of 26 “nationality rooms,” each one celebrating a different culture or era. There is also a three-story common room that will impress children and parents alike. Make this the center of a trip to the University of Pittsburgh campus, and make a day of it.
Contact number: (412) 624-6000
Location: 4200 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
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The Brew House, a former brewery, is a center for working artists in Pittsburgh, offering galleries, work spaces, and The Performance Garage. Set aside the fourth Saturday of any month for Barely Brunch, when people of all ages come together to make a little art, share a snack, and have some great conversation.
Contact number: (412) 381-7767
Location: 2100 Mary Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
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As part of the Pittsburgh Filmmakers coalition, Regent Square has become a showcase for experimental and independent films.
Contact number: (412) 682-4111
Location: 1035 South Braddock Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
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The Warhol Museum is one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. It is a tribute to Warhol and a full-on exploration of his influence on 20th-century art. Besides the exhibits and archives, The Warhol also offers wonderful opportunities for your children, like RUST, the Radical Urban Silkscreen Team.
Contact number: (412) 237-8300
Location: 117 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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From painting to sewing, puppet making to robot building, the Children’s Museum will delight and inspire everyone in your family.
Contact number: (412) 322-5058
Location: 10 Children’S Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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There’s more to history than the rise and fall of empires or the death of dinosaurs. There’s also regular life aboard a Conestoga wagon or riding to work on a trolley circa 1900. The Regional History Center focuses on early 20th-century America and the regular people — workers and managers alike — who built the country.
Contact number: (412) 454-6000
Location: 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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