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Open Monday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat, Feb 21 - Closing @ 3:00 pm - $10 Admission
GLOW: Sat, Feb 21, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
MuseumLab Open Sat & Sun, Noon - 5:00 pm

Open Mon-Sun, 10A-5P Feb 21 Close @3P

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      Closed on Wednesday, Feb 25
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  - - Get tickets today for our annual winter festival GLOW on Saturday, February 21, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
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      An annual pass for youth in 6th- 8th grades
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Welcome to the
#1 Children's Museum
in America!

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh has been named #1 Best Children's Museum in America in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice 2026 poll! Thank you to all of our visitors and friends for their support.

hours & tickets

MON - SUN, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed on select Wednesdays

MUSEUMLAB HOURS

SAT & SUN, Noon - 5:00 PM

featured events

piles of colored duct tape on a green grid cutting mat

Duct Tape Workshop for Ages 9+

February 22 @ 3:00 pm

Learn tips and tricks for creating durable duct tape accessories – like a classic ‘90’s...

mother and young son at light table

Little Artists

February 23 @ 10:30 am

Our youngest visitors can get their hands messy as they develop their artistic voice through...

Infant in pumpkin shirt and orange pants sitting on the floor and laughing

Beginning with Baby: Early Open at the Children’s Museum

February 26 @ 9:00 am

Once a month, Children’s Museum opens its doors early for infants and their parents/caregivers to...

early learning banner

early learner programs

Weekly and monthly programs for our youngest visitors and their parents and caregivers.

COMING UP
Beginning with Baby Early Open - Thursday, Feb 26

recent news

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Nominated for One of the Best in the Country

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The [59th Carnegie International] features the work of 50-plus artists, with everything from Japanese flower...

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