Oct 22 – Nov 4Event
Build-a-Cryptid / Franken-Stuffie
Build-a-Cryptid / Franken-Stuffie — Oct 22 – Nov 4. Mix and match parts to sew a new plushy friend!
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“Oct 22 – Nov 4”
MuseumLIVE DEALWHAT'S ON
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
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Museum · Admission from $8 · 10 verified savings
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Admission from $8. Open Monday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
About Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh features Putt-a-Palooza, an art-inspired mini golf experience now open at MuseumLab on weekends, alongside exhibits including the Art Studio, Makeshop, and Waterplay areas. Visitors explore interactive installations designed to universal accessibility standards, with sensory tools available including noise-canceling headphones and weighted neck wraps. The museum runs day camps for ages five through nine on select dates and offers monthly sensory-friendly afternoons. A cafe serves grab-and-go items, and a museum store sells maker kits, art supplies, and Mister Rogers merchandise. Admission is eight dollars after three o'clock every day. Allegheny County library cardholders ages eighteen and older receive free admission up to four per family on select days through the RAD Pass program. Pennsylvania ACCESS and EBT cardholders pay five dollars each for up to four people. Active-duty military members and up to four family members receive five-dollar admission, while retired and veteran military receive one free admission. Guests of members receive twenty percent off regular admission.
Tickets and prices
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Admission
- AdultsAdultfrom $8
- Children 2–18Child$19
- Children under 2InfantFree
- Seniors 65+Senior$19
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Tickets, prices & hours
- Adults
- $21
- Adults
- $8
- Children 2–18
- $19
- Children under 2
- Free
- Seniors 65+
- $19
Hours: Monday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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What’s on at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
3 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 22 – Nov 4Event
Franken-Stuffies/Build-a-Friend
Franken-Stuffies/Build-a-Friend — Oct 22 – Nov 4. Mix and match parts to sew a new plushy friend!
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Oct 22 – Nov 4”
Dec 16Event
Activities include:
Activities include:: — Wednesday, December 16. Costume Character Appearances at 10:30 and 11:30 am
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Wednesday, December 16”
The 10 savings
Day tickets
Afternoon Discount
Discounted admission after 3:00 pm daily
“Admission is $8 after 3:00 pm everyday.”
If you qualify
Museums for All - Pennsylvania ACCESS/EBT
Pennsylvania ACCESS and Pennsylvania ACCESS EBT card holders receive $5 admission each, up to 4 people
“Pennsylvania ACCESS and Pennsylvania ACCESS EBT card holders: $5 admission each, up to 4 people (cardholder and 3 additional people)”
Museums for All - Other States ACCESS/EBT
ACCESS or ACCESS EBT card holders from other states receive $5 admission each, up to 4 people
“ACCESS or ACCESS EBT card holders from states other than Pennsylvania: $5 admission each, up to 4 people (cardholder and 3 additional people)”
Active-Duty Military Discount
Active-duty military members and up to 4 family members receive $5 admission
“We offer a discounted admission of $5 to active-duty military members, including active Reserve and active National Guard, and up to 4 family members.”
RAD Pass - Free Admission
Allegheny County library card holders ages 18+ receive free admission (up to 4 per family) on select days
“offer Allegheny County library card holders ages 18+ free admission (up to 4 per family) to the Children's Museum on select days each week.”
Retired and Veteran Military Discount
All retired and veteran military members receive one free admission
“All retired and veteran military members receive ONE FREE admission.”
Blue Star Museums Program
Free admission for active-duty military, Reserves and National Guard members and several guests from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day; one free admission for retired and veteran military members
“Blue Star Museums program Offering free admission for active-duty military, Reserves and National Guard members and several guests from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day. Retired and veteran military members receive one free admission.”
Free Admission for Therapeutic Staff
Free admission for therapeutic staff support, counselor, doctor, therapist or nurse accompanying a visitor in professional capacity
“Free admission to any therapeutic staff support, counselor, doctor, therapist or nurse that accompanies a visitor as part of their professional responsibilities.”
Season passes
Member Guest Discount
Guests of members receive 20% off regular admission price
“Member guests receive 20% off our admission price; no other discounts apply.”
Museums for All Program
Reduced admission and annual membership for EBT card holders
“Museums for All program Offering reduced admission and annual membership to those who receive food or medical benefits with an EBT card.”
Why there’s no expiry date here. Most attractions don’t publish one, and the dates that do appear are often stale. The date here is the day this offer was last read on pittsburghkids.org, and the link goes to the exact page, so you can check it yourself in one click.
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