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About Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh has much to see and
do. For those who have a vehicle while visiting Pittsburgh, you may
want to check out
Pittsburgh.net to find
the many sites/events that Pittsburgh has to
offer.
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Oakland
Our research studies are in Oakland,
which is within five miles from downtown Pittsburgh. For a variety
of activities to do in Pittsburgh and Oakland, click
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The
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
include the Museum of Art and the Museum of Natural History in
Oakland. The museums are open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Suggested admission
for both museums is $15 for adults,
$12 for senior citizens, and $11 for children and children
under 3 are free. For a recorded message
listing museum shows, call 412-688-8628.
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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.
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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Schenley
Park
412-622-6914
Phipps Conservatory Floral shows. Open daily from 9:30am-5pm and
Fridays until 10pm. Call for
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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.
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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. For more
information visit the
JCC website.
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The Pittsburgh
Playhouse
222 Craft Avenue - (one
block south of Forbes Avenue)
412-621-4445
Plays and
children’s theater run September through May. For more
information and schedule visit the
Playhouse Website.
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Stephen Foster
Memorial Museum
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. For more information visit the
Museum Website.
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