Pittsburgh a la cARTe
Pittsburgh is full of unique and exciting ways to enjoy the arts. And, with enhanced health and safety protocols in place, you can safely explore a number of the fantastic cultural attractions Pittsburgh has to offer.
Download your free pass and work your way through a variety of unique, only-in-Pittsburgh attractions with the Pittsburgh a la cARTe pass. The first 100 people to check into seven attractions through the pass will receive an Andy Warhol Coloring Book — creatively connecting you with the iconic Pittsburgh-born artist.
Start planning your arts-centric Pittsburgh adventure today!
Step 1 - Get Your Pass
This mobile exclusive passport is a collection of curated attractions, retailers, restaurants and more and offering deals and discounts to redeem during your visit.
Step 2 - Receive Text
Your passport will be instantly delivered to your phone via text and email and is ready to use immediately! There is no app to download. Your pass can be saved to your phone’s home screen for easy one-tap access.
Step 3 - Redeem
When visiting a participating business, simply present your phone to the attendant or staff member to redeem available discounts.
Included Venues
August Wilson House
August Wilson House is a national historic landmark and the homestead of the famous playwright. Converted into a multi-disciplinary arts center and innovative backyard theater, the bustling productions, arts education and programming are designed to provide growth and opportunity for artists on all levels.
Bicycle Heaven
Bicycle Heaven Museum was established in 2011 by Craig & Mindy Morrow. It is the world's largest bicycle museum & shop, as seen in the New York Times and Associated Press. Rated on Trip Advisor as the #1 Pittsburgh Museum and voted top bike shop in Pittsburgh. You can get your bike fixed, tuned up, or trade it in for a newer (or older) bicycle. We also rent out bikes. You can see our bikes in movies such as A Beautiful Mind, Super 8, Fathers & Daughters, Fences, and many others. On display in our museum is a Pee-Wee Herman bike from the movie Pee-Wee's Big Adventure!
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Carnegie Museum Of Art
Carnegie Museum of Art is arguably the first contemporary art museum in the United States, collecting the “Old Masters of tomorrow” since the inception of the Carnegie International in 1896. Today, the museum is one of the most dynamic major art institutions in America and a cultural leader in the Pittsburgh region. Its collection—over 30,000 objects—contains an extensive range of visual arts. The museum explores the role of art through a variety of thought-provoking and interactive programming where visitors can engage with this historic collection.
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What's Included
- One Admission Gains Entry To Two Museums
Carnegie Science Center
It’s time for family fun! Spark science together with explosive demos and space exploration. Explore the popular roboworld®, the world-renowned Miniature Railroad & Village®, the USS Requin (SS 481) Submarine, and an out-of-this-world astronomy show in Buhl Planetarium - there’s plenty to explore for the whole family. Plus, test your sports skills in Highmark SportsWorks. All included with general admission.
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What's Included
- $2 Off General Admission To Carnegie Science Center
Christine Frechard Gallery
The gallery boasts an extensive collection from artists specializing in painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media art. It offers a diverse selection of local, national, and international artists showcasing an expansive range of original art at affordable prices. In addition to art exhibitions, the gallery is home to live jazz every Saturday, providing a platform for both new and renowned talents. It is a great cultural hub for artists, collectors, and other like-minded individuals to come together, mingle and enjoy art at its finest.
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Mattress Factory Museum
The Mattress Factory is a museum and experimental lab for living artists. Located in Pittsburgh's historic Northside, just minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, we host artists from around the world and around the corner as they create site-specific installation art. Provocative and immersive, the Mattress Factory is home to art you can get into. In addition to revolving installations created by artists-in-residence, you can explore permanent installations by Greer Lankton, James Turrell, Winifred Lutz, Yayoi Kusama and more.
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Phipps Conservatory And Botanical Gardens
A green oasis in the middle of Pittsburgh’s vibrant Oakland neighborhood, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has provided a world-class garden experience to its visitors since 1893. Explore the beauty and wonders of nature at Phipps, encompassing 15 acres including a 14-room glasshouse and 23 distinct gardens. Experience industry-leading sustainable architecture and green practices, stunning seasonal flower shows, exclusive commissioned exhibits, renowned orchid and bonsai collections and more. This historic landmark is just a few miles from downtown Pittsburgh in Schenley Park.
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Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden offers 60 acres of cultivated gardens and woodlands for the community to connect to plants. Through this innate experience: young minds are engaged, gardeners are inspired, and all visitors find a sense of calm. Visitors can explore Garden of the Five Senses, Hillside Pollinator Garden and Allegheny Plateau Woodlands. A new welcome center opens March 2021 and incudes a cafe with outdoor seating and a spectacular view.
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Pittsburgh Glass Center
Pittsburgh Glass Center (PGC) is a nonprofit, public-access education center, an art gallery, a state-of-the-art glass studio, a community builder, and a hub for innovation and creativity. Anyone can take classes, explore the contemporary glass gallery, and purchase handmade glass gifts in our store.
Senator John Heinz History Center
The Senator John Heinz History Center is Pennsylvania's largest history museum and a proud affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. The 370,000 square-foot museum presents compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection in an environment suitable for all ages. Explore Pittsburgh's rich history of innovation, view the original set of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, learn about the world-famous H.J. Heinz Company, and much more!
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What's Included
- $2 Off Admission
- 10% Off In-Store Museum Shop Purchases
The Andy Warhol Museum
Provocative, challenging, energizing and exploring all that art can and should be. At The Andy Warhol Museum you have the chance to truly experience art. Whether you come to see our permanent collection or a visiting artist’s work, you’ll find something to talk about, chuckle over, delight in, or ponder for days.
What's Included
- $2 Off Admission
The Clemente Museum
A Pittsburgh museum dedicated to honoring the story of baseball legend and humanitarian hero, Roberto Clemente. Located in Lawrenceville in a historic firehouse, the museum is the perfect place for your trip to Pittsburgh.
The Society To Preserve The Millvale Murals Of Maxo Vanka
The Vanka Society's mission is to save and share the 25 larger-than-life murals of the Croatian immigrant artist Maxo Vanka that cover the interior of St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church in Millvale; an historic community just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. Vanka's thought-provoking images are an enduring catalyst for community engagement and education; they inspire social and cultural dialogue, celebrate diversity, and forge connections through reflections on the extraordinary American experience. We are open by appointment via private tours. For more info on tours, click HERE
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What's Included
- A Free Gift With Purchase Of A Save Maxo Vanka Item