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Membership Regular Museum Hours
Tuesday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
Closed on Mondays Labor Day through July Fourth; open Mondays in July and August

 
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tickets
Click here to buy your tickets online!
Members and children under 3: Free
Adults: $15
Seniors (65+): $12
Students with ID: $11
Children 3-18: $11

Admission includes same-day access to both Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Carnegie Museum of Art. A surcharge may apply for some special exhibitions.

Security reserves the right to inspect all bags, boxes, and packages—sealed or unsealed—upon entry or exit. Please see the FAQ for our backpack policy.

For Group Rates and Tours information, please click here to see our Group Visits pages. To receive a discount, your group must be scheduled through our Group Visits office.

Reciprocal CMNH Members, click for a list of Reciprocal Museums. Members of other museums, please check with your institution for their list of reciprocal museums.

 
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(Maps are in PDF format. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, click here for the free download from Adobe.)The Bard

Getting Here

Parking
Fees are CASH ONLY at the parking booth.

The museum operates a six-level parking facility for cars and small vans. The lot is located directly behind the museum and may be accessed from the intersection of Forbes Avenue and South Craig Street. Clearance is 6' 8", with upper deck parking for larger vehicles (full-sized vans, campers, etc.). Bus and motorcoach parking is available in the bus lanes adjacent to Phipps Conservatory on Schenley Dr., behind the Carnegie Museums.  Rates for the parking facility are as follows.

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Weekdays: Evening Rate:   Our Address:
0 - 1 hour: $3 $5 after 5 pm   Carnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Information:  412.622. 3131
or email the Web Team
1 - 2 hours: $4    
2 - 3 hours: $5 Weekends:  
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Click here for a map of alternative parking locations in the Oakland area (PDF).

Driving Distances

  • Pittsburgh International Airport: 16 miles/25 km
  • Downtown Pittsburgh: 2 miles/4 km
  • Akron: 120 miles/190 km
  • Altoona: 95 miles/155 km
  • Baltimore: 250 miles/400 km
  • Buffalo: 220 miles/355 km
  • Cleveland: 130 miles/210 km
  • Columbus, OH: 190 miles/300 km
  • Erie: 130 miles/210 km
  • New York City: 380 miles/610km
  • Philadelphia: 310 miles/500 km
  • Washington, D.C.: 250 miles/400 km
  • Wheeling: 60 miles/100 km
 
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Lunch in the CourtyardNo food or drink allowed in the galleries.

At the museum:
Carnegie Café
Tuesday-Saturday 10:30-3:30
Quality self-service dining.
First floor near the Fountain Entry.

Fossil Fuels
Daily 10-4, Sunday Noon-4
Family-friendly foods: sandwiches, salads, pastries, and a variety of beverages.
Lower Level near Rear Elevator.

Brown Bag Lunchroom and Vending Area
Open during museum hours. May be reserved by school groups.
Assorted vending machines and a large seating area.
Lower Level next to Fossil Fuels.

Sculpture Court
On nice days, bring your lunch with you and enjoy a meal outside in the open air.

Outside the museum: 
In addition to the Museum locations listed above, visitors may also go across the street to the South Craig Street restaurants, or take a stroll into Oakland for even more of a selection.

 
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Feel free to call ahead for questions or assistance at 412.622.3131.

The museum is accessible for visitors with disabilities. All areas of the building may be accessed via ramps and elevators.

Strollers and wheelchairs are available in the coatroom, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. They are available in the first floor coatroom near the Forum Gallery.

Changing tables are located in most restrooms.

Closed-captioning for video presentations available where possible.

Lockers are available for 50 cents in each coatroom.

 
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