A Year of Kindness
Children’s Museum Collections for the Community
Every Month in 2026
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh kicks off a year-long initiative to spread kindness by collecting various items for the community throughout 2026.
Every visitor who brings an item to donate receives one free admission to apply to their visit that day. Limit one adult ticket per family. Cannot be combined with other discounts including group rates.
JANUARY COLLECTION
Food Drive: Nonperishable food items
In collaboration with the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank
See the most needed food items to donate
The Museum will collect a different type of item each month, working with local organizations to determine specific needs. Check this web page and Children’s Museum social media accounts at facebook.com/pghkids and Instagram @pghkids for details on each monthly collection. Read the press release here.
A collection bin will be available inside the Children’s Museum during open hours. Check the Plan Your Visit page for open hours.
The Year of Kindness builds on the Children’s Musuem’s 25+-year history of collecting sweaters for those in need through the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive.
If you are interested in collaborating with the Children’s Museum on a collection drive, please email hi@pittsburghkids.org.