The Andy Warhol Museum's permanent collection is comprised of more than 4,000 works of art by Warhol including paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculpture, film, videotapes, and an extensive archives that consists of ephemera, records, source material for works of art, and other documents
Allegheny
Allegheny County's generous selection of cultural arts provides a variety of year-round entertainment. The Pittsburgh metro area ranks in the top ten of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the nation regarding cultural facilities per 100,000 people. In fact, the cultural arts in Allegheny County draw bigger audiences than sports events.
The Heinz Hall anchors the downtown Pittsburgh Cultural District for the Performing Arts, the Benedum Center, the Byham Theater, and the new O'Reilly Theater. These grand venues host world-class cultural treasures such as the Pittsburgh Public Theater, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Pittsburgh Opera, Civic Light Opera, and the Pittsburgh Symphony.
Art enthusiasts can enjoy The Carnegie and Frick Museums, which display some of the world's finest collections of art, and the Andy Warhol Museum, the most comprehensive museum dedicated to a single artist. History buffs of all eras will enjoy the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Pittsburgh Regional History Center. For hands-on science and experiences for children and adults, there's the Carnegie Science Center and the Pittsburgh Children's Museum.
Museums
The Stephen Foster Memorial is America's only concert hall, museum, research library and archive dedicated to a single composer. The Memorial houses the world's most significant collection of Foster's manuscripts and memorabilia.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens brings together the finest in horticulture, art, education, and fun! From seasonal flower shows, educational classes, special exhibits, and fun events - something's always blooming at Phipps!
Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum is located in Gibsonia, Richland Township, Pennsylvania, at the intersection of Rt. 910 and Hardt Rd. It promotes model railroading and aims to preserve western Pennsylvania's railroad history.
Organizations
The Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society is a non-profit, permanent institution whose primary mission is interpreting, preserving, and celebrating our cultural, industrial, and ethnic heritage of the Allegheny and Kiskiminetas river valleys in southwestern Pennsylvania, a region embracing th
A multifaceted program, the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area's mission includes historic preservation, cultural conservation, education, recreation, and resource development. The Heritage Area has bills in Congress to create the Homestead Works National Park.
The McKeesport Heritage Center operates a museum and a research center. The museum has numerous displays of local memorabilia, including old photographs.
The mission of the Society for Contemporary Craft is to engage the public in the creative experience as expressed through contemporary craft.The organization seeks to move viewers beyond familiar frames of reference and challenge them to think in new ways about art, while also raising standards o
The mission of Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is to educate people of Southwestern Pennsylvania and encourage them to take care of nature.
The William Pitt Union, originally opened in 1898 as the grand Hotel Schenley, has been magnificently restored and now provides students with recreational and social facilities. Its amenities include beautiful study and social lounges, 19th-century ballroom, and modern offices.