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Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is a place that delights and inspires children, where they can take off on fantastic flights of imagination daily and return to earth to ink a silkscreen and build and tinker with old and new technologies and cutting-edge media. With 80,000 square feet of space, the Museum welcomes more than 275,000 visitors annually and provides “real stuff” experiences for play, learning, and fun. The Museum’s permanent exhibits include The Kindness Gallery, The Art Studio, Garage, Waterplay and more! MAKESHOP® was built in 2011 to create a space for children and families to make, play, and design using the same materials, tools, and processes used by professional artists, builders, programmers, and creators of all kinds.
Requests must be submitted at least 3 weeks in advance. TFK is limited in the number of groups we can have visit each day. Please provide an alternate date with your request.
If visiting for the first time, it is recommended that groups plan at least 1.5 to 2 hours to fully enjoy the museum.
Be aware that if you visit Waterplay, children will get wet.
AGES: The museum is geared to younger children ages 10 and below.
LUNCHES:: If you are requesting for a group of 20 or more, indicate if you plan to eat on site and will bring your own bag lunches or you plan to visit the café.
Water fountains will not be operating in the museum. Water bottle fillers will be available.
All tours must begin by 3 PM
Self-Guided Tours: for groups with 30 or fewer children
• Monday - Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Self-guided tours start on the hour.
Guided Tours: for groups with 30 or more children
• Monday - Friday 10:00 am
• Groups larger than 30 will be separated into smaller groups. Be sure to have enough adults for smaller groups.
• Allow 3 hours for guided tours
• Be sure to include an alternate date
Available dates for Unguided trips:
June 4 - December 31 Unless specifically listed as no longer available
Dates no longer available for unguided trips:
April 2024
May 2024
June 3, 6, 7, 14, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
July 1, 2, 3, 12, 17, 19, 22, 24,
Available dates for guided trips:
June 7, 12, 13, 17, 19, 25
July - December 31 Unless specifically listed as no longer available
Dates no longer available for guided trips:
April 2024
May 2024
July 2, 3, 8, 9, 11, 12, 17, 25,
August 6, 12
Closed:
May 29, 2023, for Memorial Day
June 19, 2023, for Juneteenth
July 4, 2023, for Independence Day
September 4, 2023, for Labor Day
November 23, 2023, for Thanksgiving
December 25, 2023, for Christmas Day
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. PARKING not included. See “Visit Us” page of the Museum website for parking information.
2. SUPERVISIONof children under the age of 18 is required by an adult age 18 or over. Be sure you have enough chaperones to properly supervise the children you will bring. A ratio of 1:5 is strongly recommended.
3. NO FOOD OR DRINKS other than water and baby formula are permitted within exhibit spaces; food and drinks are permitted in the Big Red Room Café and group lunch room.
4. NO WEAPONS of any kind are permitted throughout the building.
5. CLOTHING: All guests must wear proper attire, including tops, bottoms and shoes, appropriate for a family facility.
ACCESSIBILITY:
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is committed to providing exhibits, programs and public spaces that are inclusive and interactive for all visitors. For more information go to https://pittsburghkids.org/visit/accessibility
Following these guidelines will ensure that we maintain our great relationship with the museum and that you and your kids have an awesome experience while there! |
