I have been here twice AND have interacted with Velda and Mr. Arm outside of their tour. I just…read morelove these people and the wacky maximalism they're living in. Velda is a superb tour guide. Be sure to give them a donation (suggested $20 for the hour) or alcohol or some weird oddity if you go! They have events like movie nights that I would love to attend. Many great dead things are waiting to meet you at the Trundle Manor. Parking on the street!

This was the coolest place ever. We had a group of eight people and came hear to see all the…read moreoddities. If you are into Steam Punk, this is a definite must go. All they ask for is a donation of liquor or cash contribution-$20. If you are with a large group, I would suggest doubling the contribution, since it is really such a cool experience and I love supporting local artists. Everyone in our group were in awe of all the taxidermy and the creativity of the house. The tour is private and the couple who owns Trundle Manor limits the tour to eight people maximum. Can't really explain it, except something like the Adams Family meets Steam Punk. Great experience and thank you Velda for allowing us to your your home and giving us the narration.

Attended a 1 hr Behind the Scenes of Dinosaur Bones tour advertised to members. $50 per person 10…read morepeople per group. Limited number of tickets. Well worth money spent. Our tour was led by the head pf the department. The breadth of her knowledge of the museum, her predecessors, and collection was impressive. Did you know that England has a copy of our T Rex in their Natural History museum? Dippy's extra bones need a new resting place. Currently they have been resting on this shelf since 1800's. The wood is injuring the bottom of the fossil. (I think dinosaur lovers would donate the $30k to get Dippy's bones a new resting place.) Researchers come to study the collection. Fork lifts are used to transfer the bones from one surface to the next. A local college student found an undiscovered amphibian while searching for fern fossils on FedEx property by Pittsburgh International Airport. It was named after FedEx and the student: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/100315-new-fossil-amphibian-fedex Great experience! Would definitely attend again. I wonder what is Behind the Scenes of the art museum ...

This section of Pittsburgh has a lot to offer. You would have to take an Uber or Lyft from…read moredowntown. This is a World class combined art and history museum. Your admission ticket includes both the art and natural history museums. Admission is half price after 3pm, but the museum closes at 5:00. A few minutes away from the museum you have the Heinz Chapel, Nationality Rooms, and the outfield wall of Forbes Field.

Excellent experience minus some floors being closed for renovation. It's like this with most large…read moremuseums 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.

Really cool musuem. $25. Right next to PNC park. Good quick stop before going to a ballgame…read more 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

Lewis Hines Pictures America…read more First time in Visitor Center due to recent ticketing changes. Very nice addition. The photography was even better than expected. There's just something special about black and white photos, especially vintage. Glad I went.

My daughter is a local member of her library and a perk gets you into this museum on Tuesdays…read more This is a lovely museum and easy to get to. We could not take pictures inside but I was able to capture the exterior. This is great place to visit and learn about the Clayton family that was instrumental in business in Pittsburgh. The tour is terrific and our guide did a good job with all the details. They have a solid gift shop and the grounds are pretty. They also have a greenhouse on site.

Small museum dealing with animal experimentation and human influence on the genetic course of…read morenature in other species - much of this is so common we don't even think about it (how many pet animals are products of selective breeding?), but much of the content of the museum dovetails with the sort of experimentation and practices that might raise uncomfortable ethical quandaries or that even may be considered the dark side of science, subject to abuse by the unscrupulous. It is one large, very dark room, partitioned off into different sections, featuring a great deal of stark black-and-white imagery and specimens in jars (not a few taxidermically preserved animal corpses among them). Much of the content is not for the faint of heart - some of the practices addressed here come across as quite cruel, and some of the exhibits can feel bizarre. None of this is a negative. You will probably learn something you didn't know (and possibly didn't want to) should you drop by this museum. A thought-provoking, sometimes frightening experience that will give you a few moments to reflect and take in what you are seeing. 10 dollar donation expected at the reception desk upon entry with the lobby doubling as a gift shop.

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.

When I recently visited the Carnegie Mellon University campus, I got lost on my way to this museum…read more When I asked a student where it was, he had no idea what I was talking about. Given its world-class reputation, I was surprised but not really. After all, if it's not part of his curriculum, why should he know about it? I eventually figured out where it was and didn't know it shared the same building as the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. The building was massive, and the upside was that a single $25 admission gave me access to both museums. The art museum takes up 155,000 square feet of exhibition space divided into twenty galleries with over 1,800 pieces on display. The focus is primarily on art, architecture, photography, and design between the 19th century and now. Here there are key masterworks from the likes of Renoir and Monet (Photo 7) to Warhol and Guston. The Hall of Architecture is a cavernous room full of plaster casts of architectural masterpieces like the North Transept Portal of the Bordeaux Cathedral (Photo 5). There's an extensive archival collection by Pittsburgh photographer Charles "Teenie" Harris, whose work dramatically focuses on the history of African American life. The wide spectrum of furnishings was particularly fascinating, and the Grand Staircase provides the appropriate grandeur (Photo 9). RELATED - Exploring Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/qN_tq21lnL

We stopped by the art museum yesterday around 1pm to check out the Carnegie International exhibit…read morewhich was dispersed throughout their regular artwork. It was cool to see artwork from artists all around the world and while I may not have always understood everything, we appreciated all the work and care put into the art pieces.

Phipps is a must-visit spot if you ever come to Pittsburgh. This is our second visit and we really…read moreenjoy the current Alice-in-Wonderland theme. Definitely a perfect place for spending time with family and friends. Parking can be challenging if you go during holiday or weekend. We bought the tickets in advance online, but you can also purchase it at the entrance. Recommend bringing a water bottle since there are various water refilling station in the conservatory.

Absolutely incredible…read more I don't go to botanical gardens much so I don't really have qualifications to compare or rate any particular place but Phipps blew me away. I like plants. I have some. I thought seeing a bunch of plants might be fun but I wasn't expecting it to be such a wonderful experience! The place is quite large considering most of it is inside. It is organized for a few different environments and a little something for everyone depending on what your floral preferences might be. It took us about an hour and a half to go through the whole thing. Got a lot of pictures. Saw a lot of interesting and cool plants as well as beautiful flowers. Highly recommend this as a stop on any and every Pittsburgh trip.

Pittsburgh Hienz Museum…read more Whether you are new to the Pittsburgh area, or are returning there after years away, or you are a lifelong "Yinzer," I highly recommend that you visit the Heinz History Center. It covers the history of the Native Americans, to the French Indian War, through the Revolutionary War, and the role Pittsburgh played in the two World Wars! It also celebrates the sports accomplishments of its Professional and College Teams. Finally, a tremendous history of everyone's favorite, Heinz Tomato Ketchup!

If you want to know anything to everything about Pittsburgh, there is no argument that this is the…read moreplace to go. I was expecting a flea market-style hodgepodge of artifacts on display, but it was more organized given the breadth of exhibits shown. Housed in a century-old red brick building, the museum is presented in discrete sections across six floors. Right after entering, I could tell the space was oriented more toward families with vintage vehicles, a twisting tube slide, and a set of rockers for young parents. There are several permanent exhibits focusing primarily on local history and sports. Specific sections are devoted to the British, French & Indian wars of 1754-1763; the African American history in Western Pennsylvania; and Pittsburgh's contributions to the world for the past 250 years. The most popular exhibit was unsurprisingly the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum highlighting the city's rich sports heritage with particular attention on the Steelers, the Pirates, the Panthers, and the Penguins. There are sections spotlighting the history of the H.J. Heinz Company and their influence in popularizing home staples like ketchup (of course), pickles, and baked beans, as well as an extensive timeline of the museum's namesake, Senator John Heinz. Of particular interest to Gen X'ers is Mister Rogers' Neighborhood featuring the regular characters, set pieces and artifacts from the series. Admission is $20 for adults, and I'd guess ninety minutes is enough to allocate for a visit, at least for this Yinz-ignorant Californian. RELATED - Exploring Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/qN_tq21lnL

I loved visiting this place. It was historical and beautiful. Full of so many wonderful things to…read morelearn. The museum is well organized and kept very clean. This was one of my favorites places to see when I visited the city.

4.5 stars overall. The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh consists of four separate museums: the…read moreCarnegie Museum of Natural History, the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Andy Warhol Museum, and the Carnegie Science Center (which will soon be renamed the Kamin Science Center). Yelp has separate listings for each of these four museums, so please search for those individual museums and read their reviews. The Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Carnegie Museum of Art are located in connected buildings in the Oakland neighborhood, and one ticket is good for admission to both museums. The Andy Warhol Museum and the Carnegie Science Center are located across town in the North Shore neighborhood, and tickets must be purchased separately for each of them. I have visited all four museums many times. The museums have high-quality exhibits for both adults and children. Parking costs extra. Casual restaurants and gift shops are available.