Carnegie Mellon

Local Attractions

From cultural attractions to outdoor fun, Pittsburgh has more to offer than you might think. Here is a listing of some notable attractions that you’re sure to enjoy.

Libraries

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, main branch, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Oakland, [412] 622-3116
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Squirrel Hill, [412] 422-9650
Engineering and Science Library, 4th floor, Wean Hall, Carnegie Mellon, [412] 268-2426
Hillman Library, Forbes Avenue, University of Pittsburgh, Oakland, [412] 648-7710
Hunt Library, Carnegie Mellon, [412] 268-8477

Museums & Galleries

Artists Image Resource, 518 Foreland Street, Northside, [412] 321-8664
A workshop and gallery for printmaking and mixed media artists.
Brew House SPACE 101, 2100 Mary Street, Southside, [412] 381-7767
Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Oakland, [412] 622-3131
Entrance is free for students with a current Carnegie Mellon student ID and a valid PAT bus sticker.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Oakland, [412] 622-3131
Entrance is free for students with a current Carnegie Mellon student ID and a valid PAT bus sticker.
Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Avenue, North Side, [412] 237-3400
Entrance is free for students with a current Carnegie Mellon student ID and a valid PAT bus sticker.
Center for American Music, Oakland, [412] 624-4100
This Gothic building, a memorial to the Pittsburgh-born composer Stephen Collins Foster, contains a collection of first editions of Foster’s music. It’s located next to the Cathedral of Learning.
Fort Pitt Museum, Point State Park, Downtown, [412] 281-9284
This museum houses 60 exhibits from early Western Pennsylvania Nativeamerican culture, including the era of the fur traders, the conflict between the English and French for control of the Ohio Territory, Pittsburgh in 1800 and a full-scale reconstruction of a trader’s cabin.
The Frame, 5200 Forbes Avenue, Carnegie Mellon, [412] 268-2081
A student-run gallery that hosts week-long shows featuring Carnegie Mellon student work. Attend the Friday night openings throughout the semester to enjoy great art, food, drink and mingling.
Frick Art and Historical Center, 7227 Reynolds Street, Point Breeze, [412] 371-0600
Enjoy lectures, special exhibits and music concerts at this unique museum housed in an Italian Renaissance-style building. The collection includes paintings from early Renaissance through 18th century
artists including Rubens, Tintoretto and the School of Giotto.
Future Tenant, 801 Liberty Avenue, Downtown, futuretenant.org
A project space run by Carnegie Mellon graduate students in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for emerging artists.
Garfield Artworks, 4931 Penn Avenue, Garfield, [412] 361-2262
Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, Strip District, [412] 454-6000
The center presents exhibits of the people and history of Pittsburgh. Entrance is free for students with a current Carnegie Mellon student ID and a valid PAT bus sticker.
Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 1815 Metropolitan Street, North Side, [412] 322-1773
The guild is a multi-cultural arts education and presenting organization with programs in the disciplines of ceramic art, photography and music. There are regular exhibits throughout the year.
Mattress Factory, 500 Sampsonia Way, North Side, [412] 231-3169
Mattress Factory is a museum of contemporary art that commissions, presents and collects site-specific installations in an environment whose resources are dedicated to that process. Entrance is free for students
with a current Carnegie Mellon student ID and a valid PAT bus sticker.
Perlow and Weis Art Gallery, 5738 Forbes Avenue, Squirrel Hill, [412] 521-8010
This gallery, in the Jewish Community Center, holds regular exhibitions selected by jurors and ensures quality and a diverse cross-section of work.
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, 6300 Fifth Avenue, Shadyside, [412] 361-0873
Monthly exhibits, usually by local artists. The center has a gift shop and also offers arts and crafts classes.
Pittsburgh Filmmakers, 477 Melwood Avenue, Oakland, [412] 681-5449
Regina Gouger Miller Gallery, Purnell Center for the Arts, Carnegie Mellon, [412] 268-3618
Located inside the north entrance of PCA, this 3-level art gallery hosts a rotating schedule of shows featuring visiting artists, School of Art faculty and students.
Silver Eye Center for Photography, 1015 East Carson Street, Southside, [412] 431-1810
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 5th Avenue, Oakland, [412] 621-4253
Houses an auditorium and a military museum containing battle flags, weapons and uniforms of Civil War heroes and displays of later wars.
Tepper Gallery, Posner Hall, first floor, [412] 268-3167
Rotating exhibits by alumni, students and other artists.
University Art Gallery, University Center, Carnegie Mellon, [412] 268-9510
Exhibits student, staff and alumni work of interest to the university community.
University of Pittsburgh, Oakland, [412] 648-2406
The University of Pittsburgh has several galleries and display cases, much like Carnegie Mellon. Explore their galleries on Schenley Drive and on Bouquet Street.
Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky Street, North Side, [412] 237-8300
A museum dedicated to famed artist, Carnegie Mellon alumnus and Pittsburgh native Andy Warhol. Entrance is free for students with a current Carnegie Mellon student ID and a valid PAT bus sticker.
Wood Street Galleries, 601 Wood Street, Downtown, [412] 471-5605
Exhibits new genre works using emerging technologies.
Zenith Antiques, 86 South 26th Street, Southside, [412] 481-4833

Nearby Universities

Carlow University, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Oakland, [412] 578-6000
Chatham University, Woodland Road, Squirrel Hill, [412] 365-1100
Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Avenue, Oakland, [412] 396-6000
Point Park University, 201 Wood Street, Downtown, [412] 391-4100
Robert Morris University, Fifth Avenue, Downtown, [412] 227-6800
University of Pittsburgh, Fifth Avenue, Oakland, [412] 624-4141

Other Attractions

Allegheny Observatory, 159 Riverview Park Avenue, North Side, [412] 321-2400
A two-hour observatory tour includes a lecture, slide show and, on clear nights, a peek through the telescope.
The Carnegie, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Oakland, [412] 622-3131
The Carnegie consists of the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the Carnegie Science Center, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and the Warhol Museum.
Cathedral of Learning, Forbes Avenue, University of Pittsburggh, Oakland, [412] 624-4141
You won’t miss this 42-story Gothic classroom building belonging to the University of Pittsburgh when you come to Pittsburgh. The Nationality Rooms are models of classrooms of different countries—a wonderful place to wander around.
Fallingwater, Ohiopyle, 724-329-8501
Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous house is roughly an hour away.
Forward Lanes Bowling, 5844 Forward Avenue, Squirrel Hill, [412] 422-5844
Gateway Clipper Fleet, Inc., 9 Station Square Park, Station Square, South Side, [412] 355-7980
Take advantage of one of these dance cruises during Orientation or Senior Week at a reduced rate for Carnegie Mellon.
Inclines (Monongahela and Duquesne), Mount Washington, [412] 381-1665
To get a great view of the city during the day or on a clear night, ride one of the two operating inclines to the top of Mount Washington. They are both quite close to Station Square.
Just Ducky Boat Tours, Station Square, [412] 402-3825
An amphibious tour of Pittsburgh.
Kennywood Amusement Park, 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin, [412] 461-0500
Home of one of the country’s oldest wood-structure roller coasters as well as the latest steel structures, Kennywood is favorite summertime activity for locals and visitors alike.
National Aviary Conservatory, Ridge Avenue and Arch Street, North Side, [412] 323-7234
Ohiopyle Park, Ohiopyle, PA, 724-329-8591
Outdoor recreational area featuring whitewater rafting, camping and hiking.
Phipps Conservatory, One Schenley Park, Oakland, [412] 622-6914
Phipps is one of the nation’s largest greenhouses, measuring over two acres. It contains many rare flowers and plants, a tropical garden, an orchid collection, and there are several flower shows held each year. Entrance is free for students with a current Carnegie Mellon student ID.
Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, 1 Wild Place, Highland Park, [412] 665-3640
Open every day except for Christmas Day, December 25. Be sure to visit the newly opened indoor aquarium.
Sandcastle Waterpark, 1000 Sandcastle Drive, Homestead, [412] 462-6666
Pittsburgh’s very own waterpark open daily from June through early September.
Schenley Golf Course, Forbes and Schenley Drive, Schenley Park, Oakland, [412] 622-6959
Schenley Park Skating Rink, Overlook Drive, Schenley Park, Oakland, [412] 422-6523
The ice rink is open from November until mid-March. Roller hockey is available from May until Labor Day.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, PA, 800-452-2223
During the winter season, the ski club organizes weekly ski trips to Seven Springs.
Swissvale Bowl-A-Rama, Swissvale, [412] 271-4181
Bowling facility located 10 minutes from campus offering cosmic bowling, automatic scoring and a private party room.
The Waterfront, off Hi-Level Bridge, Homestead
Situated on the site of a former steel mill, this recently revived commercial district is home to many restaurants, entertainment complexes and retail outlets.

Parks

For information about local parks, call CitiParks at [412] 255-2539.

Frick Park, 606 South Braddock Avenue, Regent Square
Grandview Park, Mt. Washington
Market Square, Downtown
Mellon Park, 1025 Shady Avenue, Shadyside
Point State Park, Downtown/Point Breeze
Schenley Park, adjacent to campus, Oakland/Squirrel Hill