3 for Free | Top Pittsburgh Museums Offer Free Admission in August

Enjoy three of the top museums in the country for free August 2023

In a year of amazing accolades for the city of Pittsburgh, The Andy Warhol Museum, Heinz History Center and Children's Museum of Pittsburgh each recently placed in the top five for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. No other city had three museums in the top 5!

Now, they're celebrating this success with 3 for Free which makes each of these distinguished museums free of charge throughout August 2023. Cap off your summer with a long weekend in Pittsburgh enjoying the top museums in the country, all in one place.

Please Note: While admission is free, advanced registration for each museum is highly recommended. Book your times and advanced tickets using the links below.

Heinz History Center

2nd Best History Museum in the US, USA TODAY 10Best Reader's Choice Awards

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Way more than ketchup! The Heinz History Center is PA's largest history museum, is a massive, six-floor experience taking you through Pittsburgh history like no one else. See original sets and artifacts from America's favorite neighbor, Fred Rogers, embark on the moving From Slavery to Freedom exhibit, relive the battles of the French & Indian War and delve into our famed sports pedigree at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, all located at one location in the Strip District..

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Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

2nd Best Children's Museum in the US, USA TODAY 10Best Reader's Choice Awards

Can their birthday celebration get any better? The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh has been celebrating its 40th anniversary all summer long, and now has even more reason to party! Designed for kids under 10, this hands-on, immersive museum gives young ones the opportunity to create, learn and play around every turn of its three-floor structure. It's easy to spend the day making art, splashing around their waterplay area and discovering special exhibits, while kids 10+ can enjoy the MuseumLab experience just for them.

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The Andy Warhol Museum

4th Best Art Museum in the US, USA TODAY 10Best Reader's Choice Awards

Explore seven floors devoted to the life and work of Pittsburgh native and pop art icon Andy Warhol. Starting from the top floor, you'll progress through Warhol's career from early student work to his famous illustrations, sculptures, photographs, paintings and 350 Warhol films. During August, make sure you spend time at their The Velvet Underground & Nico: Scepter Studio Sessions to see variations on the iconic "banana album" as you hear music from the band's first recording sessions.

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More Free Things to Do in Pittsburgh

Bicycle Heaven Museum

Want to do an entire long weekend in Pittsburgh without spending money on tickets or admission? It can be done! Explore our Free Things to Do in Pittsburgh page for 50+ things you can do in the city without racking up a bill. This list contains something for everyone including free festivals and music events, additional museums, walking tours, sports locations, filming locations, parks and iconic views.

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Always in search of the next great craft beer and arcade. Can be found in the Supporters Section of Pittsburgh Riverhounds games and at whatever festival is happening in the city.

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