Carnegie Museum of Natural History

The museum is ranked among the top five U.S. natural history museums and features 20 exhibition halls including the blockbuster "Dinosaurs in Their Time."

Visit CMNH

Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium

Housing thousands of animals representing diverse species, the Pittsburgh Zoo is ranked in the top 10 percent of zoos in the nation.

Zoo for All

Carnegie Museum of Art

From classics to contemporary, with an eye on social issues, the museum is a must-see.

Visit CMOA

National Aviary

From the smallest hummingbirds to the lofty red-crowned cranes, visit the nation’s only independent, indoor, nonprofit zoo dedicated exclusively to birds.

See the Birds

Andy Warhol Museum

Carnegie Mellon alumnus Andy Warhol was an iconic figure in the pop art movement that explored the relationship of art to modern celebrity culture and advertising. That effort comes alive at a museum dedicated to his work.

15 Minutes of Fame

Pittsburgh Cultural District

Head downtown for an evening at the internationally acclaimed Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, or take in a Broadway show or ballet.

Trust Arts

The Mattress Factory

What was once an industrial bed plant is now a home for experimental site-specific installations by artists in residence from around the world.

Visit the Mattress Factory

City of Champions

Named for the long-standing successes of its professional sports teams, be sure to wear the city's colors — black and gold — and join the diehard fans for a Steelers, Penguins or Pirates game.

Carnegie Science Center

Interactive exhibits, an IMAX theater, and planetarium shows connect science and technology with everyday life.

Visit the Center

Gallery Crawl

The First Friday of every month, galleries all along Penn Ave feature works by local and visiting artists while open-air markets sell locally made crafts and foods.