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Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh has many things to see and do. For those who have a car while visiting Pittsburgh, you may want check out pittsburgh.net to find many things that Pittsburgh has to offer.

Oakland

Our research studies are in Oakland, which is five miles from Downtown Pittsburgh. You can see a variety of thing you can do in Pittsburgh and Oakland, if you click on Oakland.

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
4400 Forbes Avenue
412-622-3131

The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh include the Museum of Art and the Museum of Natural History in Oakland. The museums are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Suggested admission is $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens, and $4 for children. For a recorded message listing museum shows, call 412-688-8628.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
4400 Forbes Avenue
412-622-3116

The Carnegie Library is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Summer hours may differ.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Schenley Park
412-622-6914

Floral shows. Open 9 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Call for information about admission prices and guided tours.

Cathedral of Learning
University of Pittsburgh
Fifth Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard
412-624-6000

This Gothic revival structure features 26 Nationality Rooms, which are classrooms decorated to reflect cultures of foreign nations. Open 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tours by appointment.

Jewish Community Center
5738 Forbes Avenue near Murray Avenue
Squirrel Hill
412-521-8010

Temporary passes to use the facilities are available to patients, family members, and friends by contacting the membership director. Temporary preschool arrangements may be available depending upon space.

The Pittsburgh Playhouse
222 Craft Avenue - (one block south of Forbes Avenue)
412-621-4445

Plays and children’s theater run September through May.

Stephen Foster Memorial
Forbes Avenue at the Cathedral of Learning
412-624-4100

The museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts and memorabilia about the life of the American composer. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Free admission; guided tours available for a donation. The theater hosts drama, music, and dance, including the Kuntu Repertory Theater (African American Theater), Pittsburgh Dance Council, and University of Pittsburgh Theater Arts Department productions.