Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab offer exciting exhibits, artwork and programs for a wonderful, family experience. Plan your visit today!
hours & access
Children’s Museum Hours
- Monday – Sunday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Closed on select Wednesdays throughout the year.
Check our Calendar of Events to plan your visit.
MuseumLab Hours
- Saturday & Sunday
Noon – 5:00 PM
Holiday Hours
Dec 24
Open 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Dec 26 – 30
Open 9:00 – 5:00 PM
Dec 31
Open 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Additional Hours at MuseumLab:
Dec 26 – 30: Noon – 5:00 PM
Dec 31: Noon – 3:00 PM
Closures
The Children’s Museum and MuseumLab are closed on the following days:
- December 25, 2024, for Christmas Day
- January 1, 2025, for New Year’s Day
- May 26, 2025, for Memorial Day
- June 19, 2025, for Juneteenth
- July 4, 2025, for Independence Day
- Labor Day and days following for annual maintenance, upgrades and staff training
- November 27, 2025, for Thanksgiving
admission
We encourage all visitors, including members and children under 2, 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!
Reserved tickets are good all day – you can arrive at your desired time and stay as long as you like.
Walk-up tickets are also available.
You may also reserve tickets by calling 412.322.5058, ext 210.
$5 tickets are available every day starting at 3 pm.
Admission Discounts & Reciprocal Admission
We offer a variety of discounts for visitors, including participating in the Museums of All program and offering reciprocal admission through the ACM and 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.
nursing areas
There are dedicated nursing rooms in the following areas:
Children’s Museum – 2nd Floor Hallway
MuseumLab – Lower Level
There are also designated quiet areas in the following exhibits: Art Studio, Nursery, Waterplay and Traveling Exhibits Gallery.
health & safety
Our touchless admission process ensures a safe and comfortable visit for your family.
Hand sanitizers are available throughout the museum.
Masks are available upon request.
museum rules
View or download the rules and policies of the Children’s Museum and MuseumLab that help ensure all visitors have a safe and enjoyable visit.
map
A map of the Museum is available at the Admissions desk.
photo policy
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh may make, use and publicize photographic and videographic images and audio recordings of Museum visitors in public spaces of the facility, along with their first names and likenesses, for marketing and promoting the Museum, the activities, the Museum’s partners or collaborators, and for other business purposes. Visitors authorize the Museum to engage in such use and publicity without additional payment of any kind to them. Visitors further release, discharge and agree to hold harmless the Museum from any liability that may arise from such use and publicity, including without limitation any claims by visitors for libel or violation of any right of publicity or privacy.
increasing accessibility
The Children's Museum is dedicated to welcoming all visitors and providing exhibits, programs and public spaces that are inclusive and interactive for all children and families.
accessibility
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is committed to providing exhibits, programs and public spaces that are inclusive and interactive for all visitors.
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admission discounts
There are lots of ways to save on admission to the Children's Museum!
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