With this list, you’ll never be bored! This city is filled with fun activities for families to do. Even in the blistering cold of winter or the soggy-wet spring/summer months, theres plenty of indoor fun in to keep the kids busy. From bounce houses, to child-friendly museums, to crafting and creative fun, I’ve broken the selections down into 7 fun categories.

• Family Entertainment Centers
• Active Play
• “Little Kid” Spaces (designed for children under 6 years)
• Hands On Fun / Art Studios
• Malls and Shopping Centers
• Kid-Friendly Museums
• Performing Arts

Family Entertainment Centers

 

Chuck E Cheese : 1035 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA, 15017

Phone: (412) 257-2570 || Website: http://www.chuckecheese.com/ || Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am – 9pm, Friday – Saturday 10am – 10pm, Sunday 11am – 9pm || Admission: Prices Vary

Chuck E Cheese : 3800 William Penn Highway, Monroeville, PA, 15146
Phone: (412) 856-5044 || Website: http://www.chuckecheese.com/ || Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am – 9pm, Friday – Saturday 10am – 10pm, Sunday 11am – 9pm || Admission: Prices Vary

Chuck E Cheese : 5256 Route 30 Space #273, Greensburg, PA, 15601
Phone: (724) 837-2455|| Website: http://www.chuckecheese.com/ || Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am – 9pm, Friday – Saturday 10am – 10pm, Sunday 11am – 9pm || Admission: Prices Vary

With multiple locations in the Pittsburgh area, Chuck E Cheese is a chain restaurant that offers a wide variety of food options and indoor play area. Most locations includes rides, games, prizes and entertainment.

Dave and Busters : The Waterfront, 180 E Waterfront Dr, Homestead, PA 15120

Phone:(412) 462-1500 || Website: http://www.daveandbusters.com/locations/StoreInformation.aspx?StoreId=26|| Hours: Sun-Thurs:11:30am-Midnight; Fri-Sat:11:30am-2:00am|| Admission: Admission is free, Prices of games vary

One half restaurant, one half arcade/gaming center. Something for the entire family! They usually offer eat and play combos, weekly specials and promotions- see their website for details.

Fun Fest Entertainment Center: 2525 Freeport Rd, Harmar Township, PA 15238

Phone: (412) 828-1100 || Website: http://www.funfestcenter.com/ || Hours: Sunday through Wednesday 9:00am – 11:00pm, Thursday 9:00am – 12:00am, Friday & Saturday 9:00am – 2:00am || Admission: Pay as you play with game tokens, Laser Tag $7/game, Bowling $4.94 (weekdays), $5.95 (weekends) + shoe rental $3.75

Fun Fest Entertainment Center is an indoor family fun attraction with cosmic bowling, arcade games, laser tag, billiards and restaurant. Be sure to check out their current schedule for fun family events such as Karaoke, live music and holiday events.

Fun Fore All: 8 Progress Ave, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066

Phone: (724) 779-2270 || Website: http://www.funforeall.net/ || Hours: Summer hours (June, July & August) 9:00am – 11:00pm, September through May 10:00am – 10:00pm || Admission: Prices vary, pay as you play & ride; check their website for daily specials

Fun Fore All is an indoor/outdoor fun center with attractions that are open year-round. During the summer months visitors can head outdoors to the batting cages, bumper boats, selection of kiddie rides or mini-golf. Indoor fun is open year round and includes food area, arcade and the famous Ball-o-city, a three story tall jungle gym complete with slides, cannons and Ball-cano.

 

Games N’At : 2010 Josephine St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15203

Phone: (412) 481-2002 || Website: https://www.gamesnatsite.com/ || Hours: Thursday 4:00pm – 12:00am, Friday 4:00pm – 1:00am, Saturday 12:00pm – 1:00am, Sunday 12:00pm – 9:00pm || Admission: $5 for one hour, $8 for two hours, $11 for three hours, $14 for four hours

Games N’At is Pittsburgh’s largest video arcade. It offers unlimited play arcade with video game consoles (xbox, xbox 360), pool tables, ping pong table, air hockey, basketball, arcade games (pacman, donkey kong, space invaders), shuffle bowling, duckpin bowling lanes, pinball machines and more.

Giggles and Smiles (Pittsburgh Mills): 516 Pgh Mills Circle, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15084

Phone: (724) 275-7529 || Website: http://www.gigglesandsmiles.net || Hours: Monday through Saturday 10:00am – 9:00pm; Sunday 11:00am – 5:45pm || Admission: Rates begin at $6 for 30 minutes and are charged in 15 minute increments; Admission rates decrease with more children and longer stay times, see website for complete details

Giggles and Smiles (Monroeville): 142 Monroeville Mall, Monroeville, Pennsylvania 15146
Phone: (412) 372-3755 || Website: || Hours: Monday through Saturday 10:00am – 9:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm – 6:00pm || Admission: Rates begin at $6 for 30 minutes and are charged in 15 minute increments; Admission rates decrease with more children and longer stay times, see website for complete details

Giggles & Smiles has two locations in Pittsburgh. Both locations are a supervised indoor fitness and fun center for children ages 3 to 10 years. Enjoy up to three hours of care for your child. Their huge play areas include bounce houses, slides, jungle gyms, gymnastic mats and more.

Latitude 360 (Formerly Latitude 40) : 200 Quinn Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15275

Phone: (412) 693-5555 || Website: http://www.Latitude360.com/ || Hours: Open daily, Hours vary || Admission: General admission is free, prices of activities vary

Restaurant and entertainment center for adults and children of all ages. They have a game room that has over 70 interactive games, movie screenings and bowling, too!

Laser Storm : 7715 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Phone: (412) 364-3473 || Website: http://www.laserstorm.org/ || Hours: Sunday through Thursday from 12:00pm – 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday 12:00pm – 12:00am || Admission: (1)Game $6, (2)Games $11, (3)Games $16, (4)Games $20

Laser Storm is a family entertainment center with an arcade, climbing wall simulator and huge laser tag arena. During laser tag, each group will be divided into two teams and will enter through their designated team entrances. Music and fog give the space a playful atmosphere as people from opposing teams try to deactivate opponents vests.

Seabase Family Fun Center : 770 E Pittsburgh St, Greensburg, PA 15601

Phone: (724) 838-8887 || Website: http://www.seabasefun.com/ || Hours: Hours cary by season || Admission: Prices vary by activity

Huge indoor play space with over “20,000 square feet of fun.” There are two indoor play gyms with tubes, mazes, slides, and more. There’s also a toddler area. The arcade include ticket and interactive games as well as laser tag.

Wildwood Highlands Family Fun Center : 23 Wildwood Road, Wildwood, PA 15091

Phone: (412) 487-5517 || Website: http://www.wildwoodpa.com/ || Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11am – 9pm; Friday and Saturday 11am – 10pm || Admission: Prices to attractions and activities vary

Wildwood Highlands is a huge family entertainment center located just minutes away from North Park. They’re open year round with tons of outside and inside attractions: kiddie rides, bumper boats, go karts and miniature golf in the summer; snow tubing in the winter. The indoor fun continues year round with a four-level jungle gym, laser tag and a large arcade. They also offer a wide variety of menu options for family dining and have ample seating in their lounge area.

Active Play

Bounce U : 65 Warrendale Bayne Rd, Warrendale, PA 15086

Phone: (724) 935-8555 || Website: http://www.bounceu.com/party-places-for-kids/pennsylvania/warrendale/ || Hours: Open daily, 10:30am – 6:00pm || Admission: Average $8.50/session

Indoor play space with Inflatable structures and huge bounce stadiums. Check their website for times and details about special events such as Preschool Playdate, Cosmic Bounce, Sensory-Friendly Bounce, Open Bounce and Family Bounce Night. Socks are required and it is suggested that participants should be steady walkers.

Gymsport Athletic Center : 98 Vanadium Rd, Building C, Bridgeville, PA 15017

Phone: 412-220-1195 || Website: http://www.gymsport.com/index.shtml || Hours: Open Gym hours are Wednesday 8:00am – 10:00am and Friday 5:00pm – 8:00pm || Admission: $5 per hour/child

Gymsport is an indoor gymnastic, tumbling and cheer facility that offers instructional classes. In between class times, the area is available for “Open Gym” for anyone, ages 6 years and up, who would like to practice.

Glow Golf : 1010 Ross Park Mall Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Phone: 412.366.3805 || Website: http://www.opryglowgolf.com/lo_pittsburgh.htm || Hours: Vary depending upon season || Admission: Adults $10, Children 5-12 $8, Children 4 and under $5, Seniors $5, Group with more than 5 people $9 each

Glow in the dark mini golf! In fact, it’s the largest Glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course in Pittsburgh!

Find Some Flow Live Game Lab : 630 Washington Ave, Carnegie, PA 15016

Phone: (412) 782-5710 || Website:FindSomeFlow.com ; BGCWPA.org || Hours: Saturdays from 10:00am to 11:00am || Admission: $10 monthly membership for the Boys and Girls Club, LIVE Game Lab is FREE!, donations accepted 

Every week we’ll gather to explore movement through REAL games. Create, test, teach, and play your own games and the games of your classmates and coaches! Come experience original class favorites like Diamond Heist, Ninja Tag, Ultimate Obstacle Course, and more! 

Flight Trampoline Park : 1041 Washington Pike Suite #200, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania 15017

Phone: (412) 564-0560 || Website: http://pennsylvania.flighttrampolinepark.com/ || Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am – 9pm, Friday 10am – 11pm, Saturday 10am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 7pm || Admission: Prices vary, approximately $10 per 30 mins jump time, reservations strongly suggested

Flight Trampoline Park is an indoor trampoline park. The facility houses over 50 trampolines with nearly 15,000 square feet of jumping space including angled wall trampolines and launching decks from different heights.

Fun Slides Carpet Park : 410 E Pittsburgh St, Greensburg, PA 15601

Phone: (724) 219-3103 || Website: http://www.funslidespark.com/ || Hours: Open skate hours vary and change seasonally || Admission: $11/session + Fun Slides rental $2.50

Fun Slides Carpet Park is a 12,000 square foot facility where participants use unique footing to glide across areas, ramps, jumps and grind rails. The areas are divided into different sections depending on skill level and the entire space glows under blacklight.

Jump!Zone : 4025 Alpha Dr, Hampton Township, PA 15101

Phone: (412) 487-5867 || Website: http://www.jumpzoneparty.com/ || Hours: Open Play available Thursdays and Friday 10:00am – 1:00pm, Friday evening 4:00pm – 8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm, Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm, sessions last approximately 3 hours || Admission: $9/child

Jump!Zone is equipped with seven indoor inflatable bouncing structures including Batman, Spongebob and princess themed jump areas. Please remember to bring socks. There’s also a small concession bar in the lobby area that sells snacks and refreshments.

Monster Mini Golf : 3813 William Penn Highway, Monroeville, Pennsylvania 15146

Phone: (412) 372-4653 || Website: http://www.monsterminigolf.com/ || Hours: closed Monday, Tuesday through Thursday 2:00pm – 9:00pm, Friday 2:00pm – 10:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm – 10:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm – 8:00pm || Admission: Adults $9, Children $8

Indoor blacklight mini golf course with 18 monster theme holes. Don’t be afraid to bring the whole family, there’s more fun-factor than scare-factor!

Oliver Bath House – 38 S 10th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Phone: (412) 488-8380 || Website: http://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/oliver-bath-house || Hours: Seasonal; Open Fall, Winter and Spring; Hours vary || Admission: 

Indoor pool owned and operated by the city of Pittsburgh.

Planet Bounce Pittsburgh : 2560 Washington Road, Canonsburg, PA 15317

Phone: (724) 485-9474 || Website: http://www.planetbouncepgh.com/ || Hours: Wednesday 10:00am – 1:00pm, Thursday 10:00am – 1:00p & 4:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday 10:00am – 1:00pm & 4:00pm – 8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm, Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm || Admission: $10/child for Open Bounce

Planet Bounce is safe, fun environment with several bounce houses, obstacles and games. Fun for adults and kids!

Robert Morris Island Sports Center : 7600 Grand Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15225

Phone: (412) 397-3335 || Website: http://rmuislandsports.org/ || Hours: Public Skate, Monday – Friday: 12pm – 2pm, Wednesday Evening: 7pm – 8:30pm, Friday Evening: 7pm – 9pm, Saturday Afternoon: 1:15pm – 3:00pm, Saturday Evening: 7:30pm – 9:20pm || Admission: Adults – $7, Children 12 and Under – $5, Seniors over 62 – $5, Skate Rental – $3, Walker Rental – $2.25

The Robert Morris Island Sports Center is Pittsburgh’s 32-acre premier sports facility. It includes an indoor driving range, outdoor mini golf and multiple skating rinks. Come for the public skate or sign up for a instructional program.

Romp N Roll – 1661 E Sutter Rd, Glenshaw, PA 15116

Phone: (412) 486-4117  || Website: http://rompnrollpgh.info/ || Hours: Vary, check website for family skate sessions || Admission: Prices on admission and rental vary

 Pittsburgh’s premier roller skating facility! They offer family and “Tiny Tot” sessions with fun themes and music.

USC Athletic Center Pool and Waterpark : 1551 Mayview Road Upper St.Clair, Pennsylvania 15241

Phone: 412-221-1099 || Website: http://www.twpusc.org/crc/crc-home || Hours: Monday-Thursday 5:30am-10pm, Friday 5:30am – 9pm, Saturday 6:30am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm || Admission: $12/person/day; Memberships also available

It’s like a mini-indoor waterpark! Inside this fitness center, guests can enjoy zero-depth entry into the interactive water structure- complete with slides, tots area, handicap lift, four lane lap pool large whirlpool and more. They also have a huge outdoor facility in the summer months.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park : 740 Bricksworks Dr, Leetsdale, PA 15056

Phone: (724) 251-6100 || Website: http://www.skyzone.com/leetsdale || Hours: Hours vary by season || Admission: Prices start at $12 for 30 minutes of open jump

This is a fun new trend in indoor fun- the trampoline park! It literally gives kids a chance to bounce off walls (and parents are invited, too). All jumpers are required to have a completed waiver on file prior to jumping. There are different jump sessions for ages and activity and also plenty of drinks and small snacks to purchase at their snack bar.

The Wheel Mill : 6815 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Phone: (412) 362-3693 || Website: www.thewheelmill.com/ || Hours: Vary by season || Admission: Prices vary

Pittsburgh’s indoor bike park that uses a lot of locally sourced, high grade reclaimed wood and building materials. The facility includes multiple rooms with a variety of jumps and ramps. The also have a skate park and foam room complete with a foam pit for individuals looking to learn or practice new moves.

 

“Little Kid” Spaces

Lilliput Playhouse : 4125 Washington Road, McMurray, Pennsylvania 15317

Phone: 724-942-3022 || Website: http://www.lilliputtownecenter.com/ || Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30am-4pm, weekend hours vary || Admission: All Day Play Pass: $10 per child (walkers & above), $6 additional siblings, $6 “Meet up” fee for adults without paying child, Crawlers, infants and one adult – free when accompanying a paying child

Toddlers and preschoolers will have a blast in this miniature town of playhouses! There are fun interactive elements such as the Neighborhood Market, Fire Station, Gas Station, and Beauty Salon.

Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library : 5401 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Phone: 412-682-4430 || Website: http://www.pghtoys.org/ || Hours: Monday 9:00am – 2:00pm, Tuesday 9:30am – 5:00pm, Wednesday 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thursday 9:30am – 5:00pm, Friday 9:30am – 2:00pm, Saturday 9:30am – 12:30, Closed Sunday || Admission: First visit is FREE, Adults are FREE, Children under 1 year are FREE, $5/child per visit with a maximum charge of $10

The Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library provides children ages 6 and under with an enriching place to play and high quality, age-appropriate toys for borrowing and playing at home. The program is completely run by volunteer staff and has been operating for over 35 years.

Seesaw Indoor Play Center : 935 Pine Ave., Castle Shannon, PA 15234

Phone: (412) 953-6161 || Website: http://www.seesawcenter.org/ || Hours: Fall/Winter Hours; Monday: 9:30am- 3pm; Tuesday: 9:30am-3pm & 5pm-8pm; Wednesday: 9:30am- 3pm; Thursday: 9:30am- 3pm & 5pm-8pm; Friday: 9:30am- 3pm; Saturday: 9:30am-12:30pm; Sunday: CLOSED || Admission: Daily admission $5/child/day; Annual unlimited pass $75; Nights and weekends pass $50

The Seesaw Center is a nonprofit indoor play area open to community, families and children (infants through kindergarten). They offer a huge selection of toys and equipment for children to use in a welcoming, playful setting that parents/caregivers love.

Stay n’ Play : 1900 Cochran Rd, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Phone: (412) 561-1168 || Website: || Hours: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday-Friday year-round || Admission: $5 per child, $3 for each additional child

Fun indoor place where parents can play alongside their children. Fun, stimulating environment with plenty of toys and space to have fun.

Hands On Fun / Art Studios

Mad Science : 100 Hafner Avenue, Etna, PA 15223

Phone: (412) 290-2347 || Website: http://pittsburgh.madscience.org/ || Hours: Vary, call for program details || Admission: Varies with program

Mad Science offers a variety of programs both at their new location and as per request for private parties and programs. Their mission is to spark interest in science through fun, hands-on and interactive science experiments.

Snapology : 1699 Washington Rd, Mt Lebanon, PA 15228

Phone: (412) 295-1545 || Website: http://www.pittsburgh.snapology.com/ || Hours: Hours vary || Admission: Prices start at $5 per hour for the first 2 hours

For all the LEGO lovers- Snapology offers a huge variety of activities for children ages 1-14. Their in house supply of building materials include Legos®, Duplo® Blocks, and more. They also offer themed classes, camps and workshops such as Minecraft, superheroes, animation and robotics.

The Art Place Studio –  100 Church Rd, Wexford, PA 15090

Phone: (724) 719-2181 || Website: http://www.theartplacestudio.com

Assemble – 5125 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Phone: (412) 432-9127 || Website: assemblepgh.org/

Christine’s Painting Place – 5475 William Flynn Hwy, Gibsonia, PA 15044

Phone: (724) 444-1411 || Website: http://christinespaintingplace.com/

Color Me Mine – 5887 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA

Phone: (412) 421-2909 || Website: http://www.pittsburgh.colormemine.com/

Color Me Mine – 301 S Hills Village, Suite 1025, Pittsburgh, PA

Phone: (412) 854-1074 || Website: southhills.colormemine.com

Dots and Doodles – 10925 Perry Hwy #11, Wexford, PA 15090

Phone: (724) 831-7018 || Website: http://dotsanddoodlesart.com/

Fired Up – 4151 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317

Phone: (724) 941-0302 || Website: http://www.firedupwithus.com/

Katie’s Clay Studio – 3812 William Flynn Hwy, Allison Park, PA 15101

Phone:(412) 486-2184 || Website: http://katiesclaystudio.com/

Kolor N’ Kiln – 548 Pine Hollow Rd, Kennedy Township, PA 15136

Phone: (412) 771-3727 || Website: http://www.kolor-n-kiln.com/

Kiln’ N Time – 3801 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Phone: (412) 687-0383 || Website: http://www.kilnntime.com/

Love That Pottery – 7224 Baptist Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102

Phone: (412)835-3616 || Website: http://www.lovethatpotteryplace.com/

Painting With A Twist – 5994 Steubenville Pike, Pittsburgh, PA

Phone: (412) 787-7928 || Website: http://www.paintingwithatwist.com/pittsburgh-west

Painting With A Twist – 2525 Monroeville Blvd, Monroeville, PA

Phone: (412) 824-7928 || Website: http://paintingwithatwist.com/monroeville

 

Silvis Little Art Studio for Kids – 5301 Brightwood Rd Bethel Park

 

Phone:(724) 413-3251 || Website: https://www.facebook.com/artstudiforkids 

Ton Pottery – 158 41st St. Pittsburgh, PA  15201

Phone: 412-863-3306 || Website: http://www.tonpottery.com/

Malls And Retails Stores

Century III Mall Carousel : 3075 Clairton Rd, West Mifflin, PA 15123

Phone:(412) 653-3355 || Website: https://www.facebook.com/century3carousel || Admission: $3 for one ride, $5 for two rides. Parents who ride with their child are free admission

E2 Toys to Try : 426 James Street, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania 15017

Phone: 412-564-5033 || Website: http://www.toys2try.com/ || Hours: Monday 10:00am -3:00pm, Tuesday 10:00am – 5:30pm, Wednesday through Saturday 10:00am – 5:30pm || Admission: One Child $8, Each additional child $6, PlayPass available for multiple visits

Indoor play area and toy store where children try our toys in their playground. Areas include age appropriate play areas. Climb on the castle, drive the trucks, cook in the kitchen, pedal a car, sail the ship, play games, participate in art activities and more. Socks are required. Great playspace for babies and toddlers.

Fun by the Pound : 406 Beaver Street, Sewickley, PA 15143

Phone: (412) 741-9097 || Website: http://www.funbuythepound.com/ || Hours: Tuesday through Thursday 10:30am – 6:00pm, Fridays 10:30am – 5:00pm, Saturdays 9:30am – 5:00pm || Admission:

Fun by the Pound is a unique toy store that allows you to test products before you purchase them. Build LEGO and K’NEX creations and purchase your creation by the weight. They carry a variety of arts and craft supplies, puppets, stuffed animals, puzzels, baby toys and the areas largest selection of Playmobil products. They also have great indoor play spaces including an indoor playground and foam pit.

IKEA Smaland : Robinson Town Centre, 2001 Park Manor Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Phone: || Website: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/store/pittsburgh || Hours:Open during mall hours || Admission: FREE

IKEA Smaland is an in-store care facility for children of guests who are shopping or dining at IKEA Pittsburgh. The space is for children between the heights of 37″-54″ who are potty-trained (no pull-ups).

Mall at Robinson play area: 100 Robinson Center Dr., Robinson Township, PA 15205

Phone: 412-788-0816 || Website:http://www.shoprobinsonmall.com/ || Hours: Open during mall hours || Admission: FREE

 In the center of mall, guests an enjoy an indoor play area with soft, padded play structures. Suitable for younger children. There’s also plenty of seating for adults. Children must be supervised while playing.

Monroeville Mall play area: 200 Monroeville Mall, Monroeville, PA 15146

Phone: (412) 243-4800 || Website: http://www.monroevillemall.com/ || Hours:Open during mall hours || Admission: FREE

A Mister Rogers themed play area inside the mall. Suitable for younger children. There’s also plenty of seating for adults. Children must be supervised while playing.

Ross Park Mall play area: 1000 Ross Park Mall Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Phone: (412) 369-4400 || Website: http://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/oliver-bath-house || Hours: Vary || Admission:

Fun, Pittsburgh themed climbing structures including bridges, slides and steps. Children must be supervised while playing.

Station Square play area : 125 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219

Phone: (800) 859-8959 || Website: http://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/oliver-bath-house || Hours: Open during mall hours || Admission: FREE

There’s a unique train-style play space featuring a slide, tunnel and a seating area for adults. They also offer a trackless train for children to ride.

Kid-Friendly Musuems

Andy Warhol Museum : 117 Sandusky Street; Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5890

Phone: (412) 237-8300 || Website: http://www.warhol.org/ || Hours: Closed Monday Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm || Admission: Adults $20, Students (with valid ID) $10, Children (3-18 years) $10

See and experience contemporary art that celebrates the life and work of Andy Warhol, a Pittsburgh native and world famous artist. The Andy Warhol Museum is seven floors of drawings, prints, paintings, sculpture, film and video, and other documents of Warhol’s life. The Warhol also features work by other artists, a performance art series, special exhibitions, film screenings, lectures, concerts, and youth classes/workshops.

Bicycle Heaven Shop & Museum : RJ Casey Industrial Park, Columbus Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233

Phone: (412) 734-4034 || Website: http://bicycleheaven.org/ || Hours: Open daily, 10:30am – 7:00pm || Admission: FREE, donations always welcome

Named one of Pittsburgh Magazine’s “2013 Best in the Burgh,” the Bicycle Shop Museum is like a small gem that sits in North Shores’ RJ Casey’s Industrial Parks (a short distance from the North Shore bike trail). It’s the largest collection of bikes and parts in the world (over 3,000 bikes on display)! They also have a bicycle repair shop where you can buy parts or repairing.

Carnegie Museum of Art & Natural History : 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Phone: (412) 622-3131 || Website: http://www.cmoa.org/ || Hours: Monday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.,
Tuesday Closed, Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:00pm, Thursday 10:00am – 8:00pm, Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm || Admission: Adults $17.95, Students with ID and children ages 3 – 18 years $11.95, Admission after 4 p.m. on Thursdays is $10 per adult/senior and $5 per student/child, Admission includes same-day access to both Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History.

The Carnegie Museum of Art is one of the most progressive major art institutions in America. The museum boasts a collection of more than 35,000 objects including painting, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, architectural casts, renderings, decorative arts, film, video, and digital imagery. Carnegie Museum of Art is a family-friendly museum and offers parent-child play dates, summer camps and programs that involve families and stimulate creativity. Carnegie Museum of Natural History collects and cares for specimens and artifacts that document the history of life and human cultures. A couple of their notable, permanent exhibits include “Dinosaurs in Their Time” and “Hillman Hall of Mineral and Gems.” You can walk through the museum during a self-guided tour or check their listings for daily tours with museum staff.

Carnegie Science Center & Highmark Sportsworks : One Allegheny Ave.Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Phone: (412) 237-3400 || Website: http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/ || Hours: Sunday-Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 7:00pm || Admission: Adults $18.95, Children ages 3 – 12 years $11.95, Omnimax Theater or laser show averages $4 add-on

Carnegie Science Center’s mission is to delight, educate, and inspire through interactive experiences in science and technology. Inside attractions include four floors of interactive exhibits, a four-story Omnimax Theater/IMAX dome theater (additional cost), the Buhl Planetarium, and tons of live shows and programs. Next door, you’ll find Highmark SportsWorks (included with admission) with nearly 30 interactive experiences that involve the science of movement, health and active lifestyles. While you’re there, make sure you tour the USS Requin out back on the Ohio River; the Navy’s first Radar Picket submarine and home to nearly 80 soldiers during World War II.

Cathedral of Learning Nationality Rooms : 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Phone: (412) 624-6000 || Website: http://www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu/ || Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 2:30pm (last tour), Saturday 9:00am – 2:30pm (last tour), Sunday/ Holidays:
 11:00am – 2:30pm (last tour); They offer self guided audio tours and guided tours with groups of 10 or more need reservations 2 weeks in advance || Admission: Adults $4, Children 6-18 years $2

The Cathedral of Learning is a 42 story landmark that sits in the heart of the campus of the University of Pittsburgh. It is the second tallest gothic-styled building in the world. The Cathedral of Learning is home to a studio theater, food court, study lounges, offices, computer labs, and 29 Nationality Rooms that celebrate Pittsburgh’s diverse and rich heritage. Each of the Nationality Rooms took between 3 and 10 years to build and cost an average of $300,000 to complete. Many rooms contain authentic artifacts and materials from the country represented.

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh : 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Phone: (412) 322-5058 || Website: https://pittsburghkids.org/ || Hours: Open daily 10:00am – 5:00pm || Admission: Adults $13, Children 2-18 years $12, Children under 2 yrs are FREE

Named one of the nation’s ten top children’s museums by Parents magazine in 2011, the Museum provides hands on experiences for play and learning. Interactive exhibit areas include The Studio, Theater, Waterplay, Nursery, and Backyard. Notable pieces such Fred Rogers sweater and canvas tennis shoes are also included within the exhibits. The fourth floor Waterplay area underwent a recent renovation in 2013 and includes 20 different new exhibit components that let them pump, move, channel and dam the flow of water, and experience rain, spray and ice.

Fort Ligonier History Museum : 200 South Market Street Ligonier, PA 15658

Phone: || Website: http://fortligonier.org/museum.php || Hours: Open April through November; Monday through Saturday 10:00am – 4:30pm and Sunday from 12:00pm – 4:30pm || Admission: Adults $8, Children 6-16 years $6, Students and Seniors $8

The Fort Ligonier History Museum Fort was once the spot of a British fortification from the French and Indian War located in Ligonier. The fort served as a staging area for the Forbes Expedition of 1758. Today, the museum includes a history gallery, French and Indian war art gallery, The World Ablaze: An Introduction to the Seven Years’ War Exhibit, the Hermitage, and the rare George Washington Collection, which showcases the George Washington Pistols.

Frick Art & History Center : 7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Phone: 412-371-0600 || Website: http://www.thefrickpittsburgh.org/index.php || Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm, Closed Monday || Admission: Frick Art & Historical Center, The Frick Art Museum and the Car and Carriage Museum is free; some guided tours are additional costs

Henry Clay Frick was an American industrialist chairman of the Carnegie Steel Company and played a major role in the formation of the giant U.S. Steel steel manufacturing. Frick was also an avid art collector. The museum, once the Frick’s family home, was converted into a museum of art and history in 1970 and contains pieces of art the Fricks collected over decades. The museum offers a full schedule of things for families to do all-year-round, from exhibitions, educational programs and tours to special family events.

Fort Pitt Block House : 601 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Phone: (412) 471-1764 || Website: || Hours: Friday through Sunday 10:30am – 4:30pm, closed Monday through Thursday || Admission: FREE

The Block House was originally constructed in 1764 as a defensive redoubt for Fort Pitt, a key British fortification during the French and Indian War. It is the oldest authenticated structure in Western Pennsylvania. The interior of the Block House today is arranged for use as a historical site and small museum including historical exhibits related to the Block House.

Harlansburg Station’s Museum of Transportation : 424 U.S. Route 19, New Castle, PA 16101

Phone: || Website: || Hours: Open March, April, May, September, October, November, December on weekends only Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm; Summer Hours during June, July, August on Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm || Admission: Adults $5.00, Children 12 years and under $4.00

Privately owned and operated museum with a unique and interesting presentation of all things transportation. With over three thousand pieces, people have visited from all over the world to see the amazing collection of cars, trucks, maritime, airplanes, trains, miniature railroad and other miscellaneous items.

Heinz History Center & Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum : 1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Phone: (412) 454-6000 || Website: http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/ || Hours: Open daily 10:00am – 5:00pm || Admission: Adults $15, Senior Citizens (62+) $13, Retired & Active Duty Military $6, Students with a valid school ID $6, Children ages 6-17 years $6, Children ages 5 and under FREE

Heinz History Center is Pennsylvania’s largest history museum with an astounding 275,000 square-foot space. The museum highlights regional history and American experience with a Western Pennsylvania connection of archives and memorabilia. Adjoined visitors will also find the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a 20,000 square-foot space with 70 hands-on interactive exhibits, and 20 audio-visual programs that present the history and growth of sports around the Pittsburgh region.

Inventionland : 585 Alpha Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Phone: (412) 967-1024 || Website: http://www.inventionland.com/ || Hours: Inventionland offers one-hour tours to groups of adults/children ages 8 and up on Mondays through Thursdays. Call or email for more information || Admission: FREE

Take a tour of America’s largest invention factory, Inventionland, which turns out 2,000-2,400 new inventions each year. Within the walls of the Davison company, there are 16 unique themed sets, such as a shipwrecked pirate ship, a faux cave, a giant robot and a castle complete with turrets and drawbridge where employees actually work. There are also three running waterfalls, life-like trees, butterflies and chirping birds. You’ll also find state-of-the art audio, video, and animation studio complete with sound room and one of the largest green screens in the tri-state area. The tour of this amazing space is sure to inspire creative kids and adults.

Mattress Factory : 500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Phone: (412) 231-3169 || Website: http://www.mattress.org/ || Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm – 5:00pm, closed Monday

The Mattress Factory is a museum of contemporary art. Serving as a research and development lab and hosts the artists while they live within the space and create their works on site. The exhibits are engaging and inviting and certainly something people of all ages can appreciate.

National Aviary : 700 Arch St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Phone: (412) 323-7235 || Website: https://www.aviary.org/ || Hours: Open daily 10:00am – 5:00pm || Admission: Adult $13, Children $11, Seniors $12

Well, it’s not really a “museum” but there’s plenty to see! The National Aviary has over 500 birds from over 150 species from around the world. There are 8 exhibits including three free flight areas that allow an incredible up close look at the feathery friends. Check their website for details and information about up-close encounters, live shows and feeding times.

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum : 1 Museum Rd, Washington, PA 15301

Phone: (724) 228-9256 || Website: http://pa-trolley.org/ || Hours: Spring & Fall Hours Friday 10:00 am 4:00pm (last tour leaves at 3:00pm), Saturday & Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm (last tour leaves at 4 PM), Summer Hours Memorial Day thru Labor Day Monday through Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm (last tour leaves at 3:00pm), Saturday & Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm (last tour leaves at 4:00pm) || Admission: Adults $9, Seniors (62+) $8, Children ages 3-15 years $6, Children under 3 years are FREE

Visitors will learn the history behind the trolley era Visitor Education Center. Hop aboard and go for a 4 mile scenic ride on one of the museum’s restored street cars. In the Visitor’s Education Center you’ll find educational displays about trolley’s, Play Trolley 225 a gift shop with a great selection of children’s toys and the Museum Store full of trolley-related gifts and souvenirs.

Phipps Conservatory : 1 Schenley Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Phone: (412) 622-6914 || Website: http://phipps.conservatory.org/ || Hours: Open daily from 9:30am – 5:00pm and until 10pm on Friday || Admission: Adults $15, Seniors (62+) 14, Students with ID $14, Children ages 2 – 18 years $11, Children under 2 year are FREE

Come see how the beautiful gardens and and landscapes of Phipps Conservatory inspires and educates visitors. The Victorian greenhouse showcases not only amazing plants and flowers, but also beautiful pieces of glass artwork as well. Themed exhibits change seasonally so there’s always something new to see!

Toonseum : 945 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Phone: 412-232-0199 || Website: || Hours: Hours vary by season || Admission: Adults/Children 13 and over $8.00; Children over 6 are $4.00; Children 5 and under are free!

The Toonseum is one of only three museums in the United States dedicated exclusively to the cartoon arts. Inside this museum of cartoon art, exhibits rotate every few months. As this is a (fun) art museum, the Toonseum may be more suitable for tweens and teens as a great way to introduce them to the arts.

Tour-Ed Mine and Museum : 748 Bull Creek Rd, Tarentum, PA 15084

Phone: || Website: || Hours: Memorial Day through Labor Day, Open Daily (except Tuesdays) 10am-4pm || Admission: Adult $10.00, Children 12 & under $9.00

Pennsylvania’s premier mine attraction! Guests will have the chance to experience what it was like to be a miner from the 1850s through today during an educational, 30-minute tour that will take you 160 feet below the Earth’s surface.

Western PA Miniature Railroad Museum : 5507 Lakeside Dr, Gibsonia, PA 15044

Phone:(724) 444-6944 || Website: www.wpmrm.org/ || Hours: Seasonal, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from mid-November through beginning of January || Admission: $6 for adults, $4 for children

The largest miniature railroad display in western Pennsylvania! In the4,000 square-foot display, it depicts scenes from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, MD set in the 1950s. They also have interactive displays, toy trains for children to play with and plenty to see. The snack bar offers food, refreshments and seating. Cash only.

Performing Arts

Apple Hill Playhouse/Johnny Appleseed’s Children’s Theater : 275 Manor Road, Delmont PA 15626

Phone: 724-468-6270 || Website: http://www.applehillplayhouse.org/ || Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 11am, Shows run from June – August || Admission: $8/person, reservations are encouraged as seats are assigned, children under 3 are discouraged from attending performances

Apple Hill Playhouse is home of Orchard Performing Arts Company, Inc. (OPAC). They are a non-profit organization and strive “to preserve and advance the traditions of live theatre, through entertainment and education.” Their goal is to foster public interest in and awareness of the performing arts through mainstage and Children’s Theaters performances. During their summer season, the Apple Hill Playhouse Children’s Theater showcases four different shows as well as Johnny Appleseed’s Story Hour, open every Thursday at 10:30am.

Gemini Children’s Theater : 7501 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Phone: (412) 243-6464 || Website: || Hours: All performances are Saturdays & Sundays at 1:00pm & 3:30pm || Admission: Tickets $12/show; Children 2 and under are free but must sit on an adult lap

Gemini Children’s Theater is a 6,385 square foot space with an interactive children’s theater. Its facilities consist of a 100-seat black box theater with back stage area, two rehearsal studio spaces, office space, box office, concession and lobby areas. The first row of bench seats is always reserved for children ages 8 years and below.

Heinz Hall and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra : 600 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Phone: (412) 392-4900 || Website: http://www.pittsburghsymphony.org/pso_home || Hours: Showtimes vary || Admission: Varies with performances

Heinz Hall is home of the world famous Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and cornerstone to the Cultural District of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Heinz Hall present family friendly events such as Fiddlesticks, PNC Tiny Tots and Meet the Maestro; geared toward children ages 3-8 years old.

Little Lakes Theater Company : 500 Lakeside Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317

Phone: (724) 745-6300 || Website: http://www.littlelake.org/ || Hours: Showtimes vary || Admission: $10/ticket, lap sitters must also have a ticket

One of the areas best community theaters that showcases local talents. They offer a summer series of children’s plays for younger audiences called the Looking Glass Theatre. In addition to shows, Little Lake Theatre Company holds camps and acting classes for adults and children.

Pittsburgh Playhouse Jr. : 222 Craft Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Phone: 412.392.8000 || Website: http://www.pittsburghplayhouse.com/ || Hours: Vary || Admission: $7

Pittsburgh Playhouse Jr. is a family friendly theater series revolving around fairy tales and timeless stories adapted for younger audiences. The Pittsburgh Playhouse Jr. is the second oldest continually running children’s theatre in the nation. All the shows are performed by member’s of Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts students.