Welcome to Carnegie Museum of Art.
We can’t wait to welcome you!

We share our historic building with Carnegie Museum of Natural History, and your ticket includes access to both museums. Get into the galleries faster—buy your tickets online now! Visit after 3 p.m. on weekdays and admission is discounted at $12. Anytime you’d like, please stop in and visit our Forum Gallery, the Carnegie Museum of Art Store, and Café Carnegie—all for free.

We also invite you to experience our museum virtually. Shop online, browse our collection, learn more about our Charles “Teenie” Harris Archive, enjoy podcasts, find lesson plans, read about art around you, and more.

We hope you enjoy your visit!

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If you are a Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh member, you will be able to enter your membership number before final checkout to receive your free ticket(s).

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When We’re Open and
How to Find Us

Carnegie Museum of Art is conveniently located in Oakland, a bustling neighborhood in the east end of the city of Pittsburgh. From the museum, you can easily access Carnegie Library, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, and the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

Our multilevel parking garage accommodates visitors with accessible spaces, elevators, and bike racks. Enter our museum at the Fountain Plaza on the corner of Forbes Avenue and South Craig Street with ramps and automatic doors, at the Sculpture Court near the parking garage with automatic doors and elevator access, or at the Carriage Drive entrance on Forbes Avenue.

Museum Map ⤓

Carnegie Museum of Art
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
+1 412.622.3131

Hours:

Friday–Wednesday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Open seven days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Closed Tuesday from Labor Day through Memorial Day.

Closed for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Prepare for Your Visit

Are You Ready to Buy Your Tickets?

Buy your tickets online in advance of your visit to skip the lines and get into the galleries faster!

Are You Visiting with a Group or Bringing a Class?

Groups of 10 or more can experience the museum with a guided tour led by one of our friendly and knowledgeable docents or on their own with a self-guided option. For K–12 students and teachers, we offer school group visits during the academic year. Learn how to co-create a museum experience for you and your students.

Are You Parking at the Museum?

Our parking garage is located just behind the museum. Parking rates are dependent on the duration of your visit.

⬤ 30–60 minutes	$5
⬤ 1–3 hours	$10
⬤ 3–5 hours	$15
⬤ 5–6 hours	$20
⬤ 6–7 hours	$25
⬤ 7–8 hours	$30

Vehicles parked for 8+ hours will be charged $30 plus additional hourly rates. We offer designated accessible spaces in the garage for visitors with disabilities. The clearance is 6 feet, 8 inches. If you need alternate arrangements in advance for oversized vehicles, please call us at +1 412.622.3131, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Parking is at the vehicle owner’s risk. Carnegie Museums is not responsible for fire, theft, collision, damage to, or loss of the vehicle or any articles left therein.

Cash is not an accepted form of payment for parking.

Are You Taking Public Transit or Bicycling?

We’re located on several bus routes with convenient stops on South Craig Street at Forbes Avenue and Fifth Avenue, just blocks from the museum. If you need more information, please visit Port Authority of Allegheny County for more details. If you’re biking, please feel free to use our bicycle racks in the parking garage!

Speak a Language Other than English?

Please enjoy our museum guides offered in an array of different languages that are available for download.

Have Questions?

We want to make sure all our visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience while also protecting the art. Please take a moment to review our visitor conduct policy for more information.

Need Accommodations?

Coming in from out of town and need a place to stay? We suggest checking out our official hotel partner, which is right across the street from the museum, The Oaklander!

Save on Admission

We know how important it is to save money, and we’re happy to offer discounts for those who qualify. And don’t forget—Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh members get in for free. Kids ages 2 and under are always welcome at no cost. Visitors ages 13 through 18 receive free admission with a Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Free Teen Membership.

Just a heads up: These discounts can’t be combined with other coupons, discounts, or admission to paid programs at Carnegie Museum of Art and Carnegie Museum of Natural History. If you want to take advantage of these discounts but have questions, give us a call at +1 412.622.3131 or email our Visitor and Museum Services team in advance of your visit. Don’t forget to bring your ID when you come, too!

Below are the many ways to save big when you visit:

All Visitors: Late Afternoon Discount

Enjoy $12 admission after 3 p.m. on weekdays. Use promotional code AFTER3 during your checkout.

RAD (Allegheny Regional Asset District)

The RAD Pass provides Allegheny County library card holders ages 18 and up with access to free or discounted passes to cultural attractions in our region with a library card from any Allegheny County library. Learn more about the RAD Pass on RAD’s website.

AAA Members: Save $1

Member of AAA? If so, bring your membership card when you visit for $1 off admission for up to six people.

Active US Military and Veterans: 50% Off

If you’re an active member of the US military, receive 50% off admission. This discount extends to up to five family members per military ID.

As part of the Blue Star Museums Program, active US military personnel and their families get free admission from Armed Forces Day (the third Saturday of May) through Labor Day.

Are you a US veteran? If so, receive 50% off admission with your veteran’s ID. Plus, on Veterans Day, you and up to three guests can get 50% off admission. It’s our small way of thanking you for your service.

Bank of America Customers and Employees: Free Admission, First Saturday and Sunday of the Month

On the first consecutive Saturday and Sunday of every month, get one free admission. Simply present your valid Bank of America credit card, debit card, or proof of employment along with a photo ID. This offer is part of the Museums on Us program, which gives Bank of America customers and employees access to free admission at participating museums and cultural institutions.

Colleges and University Students: Free Admission

If you’re a student at one of the following universities—University of Pittsburgh (fall and spring semesters only), Carnegie Mellon University, Point Park University, Chatham University, Carlow University, or Duquesne University Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences or Honors College—visit us for free with a valid student ID.

If you don’t attend one of the schools listed above, don’t worry—you can still get a discounted admission for $15 with a valid student ID.

Port Authority Connect Card Holders: $1 Off Admission

If you have a Port Authority Connect Card, be sure to bring it with you when you visit for $1 off admission.

Merrill Lynch Customers and Employees: Free Admission, First Saturday and Sunday of the Month

If you’re a customer or employee of Merrill Lynch, on the first consecutive Saturday and Sunday of every month, get one free admission. Simply present your Merrill Lynch credit card, debit card, or proof of employment along with a photo ID.

Access/Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT)/SNAP Card Holders: Admission for $1

If you have an Access, Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT), or SNAP card from any state (like a Pennsylvania Access card, Ohio Direction card, or West Virginia Mountain State card), get general admission for up to four people at just $1 each by presenting your card along with a matching photo ID. This program is supported by BNY Mellon.

Personal Care Attendants (PCA)

Personal care attendants (PCA) who are accompanying visitors with disabilities are eligible to receive free admission to the museum. If you are a PCA, please identify yourself as a PCA while purchasing tickets onsite to receive free admission. Visitors with a PCA wishing to purchase tickets before their visit can call +1 412.622.3131.