general admission
Adults: $21
Children 2–18: $19
Seniors 65+: $19
Children under 2: Free
Admission is $8 after 3:00 pm everyday.
This admission rate is only available in person. Price may not apply during select special events.
Walk-up tickets are available every day at the Children’s Museum Admissions desk.
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh has updated its online ticketing system to be more user-friendly and streamlined for visitors. If you have any questions or require assistance with the new system, please contact us at 412.322.5058, x210, during open hours, or admissions@pittsburghkids.org.
admission discounts and reciprocal admission
We offer a variety of discounts for visitors, including participating in the Museums of All program and offering reciprocal admission through the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) and Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) programs.
Free admission is also provided to any therapeutic support staff, counselor, doctor, therapist or nurse that accompanies a visitor as part of their professional responsibilities. Please provide employee identification at the Admissions Desk to receive admission.
Learn more about Admission Discounts and Reciprocal Admission here
Arrive at your desired time and stay as long as you like. We allow readmission with your wristband if you need to leave or take a break outside.
member admission
Members receive free general admission everyday.
Member guests receive 20% off our admission price; no other discounts apply.
We encourage members to reserve tickets in advance for the day you wish to visit through our online reservation system. Having your tickets printed or on your phone speeds along your admission so you can spend more time having fun!
group admission
Admission for groups of 15 or more is $14 per person.
Groups must make a reservation one month (30 days) in advance of their visit date. For more information on bringing a group to the Children’s Museum or MuseumLab:
- Contact our Group Operations Manager at 412.322.5058, ext 319, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, or groups@pittsburghkids.org OR
- Schedule a Field Trip Online
gift cards + memberships
We are currently transitioning to a new online purchase/reservation system that is more user friendly and streamlined for our visitors. We ask for your patience as we implement this new system.
Gift cards purchased at Giant Eagle can be used for in-person admission only. You cannot redeem these for admission on our website.