Art & Culture Guide
Your essential guide to the beating heart of Pittsburgh’s finest cultural institutions. Check out local art, performances, landmarks, and more.
Carnegie Museum of Art
The first stop on your tour should be the Carnegie Museum of Art, a world-class fine art museum with an enviable permanent collection, as well as rotating exhibitions. Take in the dazzling depths and hues of Monet’s Water Lilies (there is a bench placed directly in front of the work to facilitate long gazes) and ooh-and-ahh over the impossibly intricate miniatures by Pittsburgh native Ruth McChesney.
Get to Know Andy Warhol
Go deeper into the art of the icon at The Andy Warhol Museum. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, the Warhol explores the evolution of his art – from his criticisms of commercialization in his sculpture works to his vibrant celebrity portraiture. You’ll also find his lesser-known works in the expansive collection, such as his vast filmography.
Spotlight on Frank Lloyd Wright
This Frank Lloyd Wright retrospective hosted at the 820 Convention Center showcases the architect’s plans for various Pittsburgh projects through the 1930-1950’s. Though they ultimately did not come to fruition, we are able to catch a glimpse of what could have been through models and illustrations and admire his vision for the Steel City. If you are a big fan, plan a day trip to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, considered his masterpiece.
Pittsburgh Ballet
Catch the latest performance from Pittsburgh’s Ballet Company, Spring Mix, at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on Sunday afternoon.
Theatre at the Benedum Center
Enjoy your musical numbers with corn(y) puns galore? Go see Shucked at the Benedum Center during your trip for a bit of lighthearted fun. Theater Square is only steps away from the David Lawrence Convention Center.
Street Art & Galleries
Step inside Randyland, a free outdoor art exhibit celebrating color and sculpture. Afterwards, visit the Mattress Factory next door, a gallery that, as its name suggests, features off-beat contemporary works and exhibitions that invite you to question and feel.
The Frick
The Frick Museums and Gardens features the immaculately preserved Clayton House, built in 1892, perfect for lovers of history and interior design, along with a working greenhouse and 10 acres of gardens, and an art museum housing the meticulous collections of the late Helen Clay Frick.
