Carnegie Museum of Art

Pittsburgh

Carnegie Museum of Art

June 15 2026
Within Walking Distance

Overview

Getting To and From

Inside the Venue

Onsite Accessibility

Our Guidelines

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About

Carnegie Museum of Art is located at 4400 Forbes Avenue in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood, on several bus routes in the city's east end. It shares its historic building with Carnegie Museum of Natural History, and a single ticket includes access to both museums. The museum is open Friday–Wednesday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day; closed Tuesdays the rest of the year), with weekday admission discounted to $12 after 3 p.m. On-site amenities include the parking garage behind the building and Café Carnegie.

Getting To and From

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
On Site Parking Garage or Lot	Yes	Yes	The parking garage is located behind the museum, entered at the corner of Forbes Avenue and South Craig Street, and is cashless. Parking rates are dependent on the duration of your visit.	Designated accessible parking spaces are available in the garage, with a clearance of 6 feet, 8 inches.
Drop Off/Pick Up Lanes/ Ride Share	No	No
Off site Parking	Yes	Yes	Carnegie Museum of Art is on several bus routes, with convenient stops on South Craig Street at Forbes Avenue and at Fifth Avenue, just blocks from the museum.	Contact Pittsburgh Regional Transit (Port Authority of Allegheny County) for routes and schedules.
Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	Power-assist doors are located at the museum's main entrances — at the front of the building on Forbes Avenue, at the rear via the parking garage, and at the Portal Entry.	Accessible parking is in the garage entered at the corner of Forbes Avenue and South Craig Street.
Site Map/Floorplan	Yes	Yes	A visitor map of Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History is available online.

Inside the Venue

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
Dedicated Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	Accessible entry is provided via power-assist doors at the front of the building on Forbes Avenue, at the rear via the parking garage, and at the Portal Entry.
Street Level Access and Automatic Doors	Yes	Yes	Power-assist (automatic) doors are located at the front entrance on Forbes Avenue, the rear entrance via the parking garage, and the Portal Entry.	Available to see in the museum map.
Security Checkpoint	Yes	Yes	Weapons, firearms, and hazardous materials are not permitted anywhere on museum property. Smoking, chewing, or vaping is prohibited inside the museum and within 20 feet of the entrances.	In the galleries, backpacks and backpack-style baby carriers may not be worn on the back (carry them on your front or side), and umbrellas are not allowed — a coat room and lockers are available. Flash, tripods, camera bags, and extension poles are also prohibited.
Use of Mobility Aids	Yes	Yes	Standard manual wheelchairs are available free of charge at the museum admission desk on a first-come, first-served basis, and personal manual or motorized wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters are welcome. Strollers are also provided free of charge.	Registered service animals such as guide dogs are permitted. Personal care attendants receive free admission (identify as a PCA when purchasing tickets). To request accommodations, email the Visitor and Museum Services team or call 412.622.3131 at least two weeks before your visit.
Accessible Seating (Theater)

Location

4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Getting To and From

Find essential details on parking, drop-off points, and accessibility to make your visit smooth and hassle-free.
Check the table below for more information.

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
On Site Parking Garage or Lot	Yes	Yes	The parking garage is located behind the museum, entered at the corner of Forbes Avenue and South Craig Street, and is cashless. Parking rates are dependent on the duration of your visit.	Designated accessible parking spaces are available in the garage, with a clearance of 6 feet, 8 inches.
Drop Off/Pick Up Lanes/ Ride Share	No	No
Off site Parking	Yes	Yes	Carnegie Museum of Art is on several bus routes, with convenient stops on South Craig Street at Forbes Avenue and at Fifth Avenue, just blocks from the museum.	Contact Pittsburgh Regional Transit (Port Authority of Allegheny County) for routes and schedules.
Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	Power-assist doors are located at the museum's main entrances — at the front of the building on Forbes Avenue, at the rear via the parking garage, and at the Portal Entry.	Accessible parking is in the garage entered at the corner of Forbes Avenue and South Craig Street.
Site Map/Floorplan	Yes	Yes	A visitor map of Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History is available online.

Inside the Venue

Get to know what to expect indoors—from seating layouts to restrooms and concessions.

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
Dedicated Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	Accessible entry is provided via power-assist doors at the front of the building on Forbes Avenue, at the rear via the parking garage, and at the Portal Entry.
Street Level Access and Automatic Doors	Yes	Yes	Power-assist (automatic) doors are located at the front entrance on Forbes Avenue, the rear entrance via the parking garage, and the Portal Entry.	Available to see in the museum map.
Security Checkpoint	Yes	Yes	Weapons, firearms, and hazardous materials are not permitted anywhere on museum property. Smoking, chewing, or vaping is prohibited inside the museum and within 20 feet of the entrances.	In the galleries, backpacks and backpack-style baby carriers may not be worn on the back (carry them on your front or side), and umbrellas are not allowed — a coat room and lockers are available. Flash, tripods, camera bags, and extension poles are also prohibited.
Use of Mobility Aids	Yes	Yes	Standard manual wheelchairs are available free of charge at the museum admission desk on a first-come, first-served basis, and personal manual or motorized wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters are welcome. Strollers are also provided free of charge.	Registered service animals such as guide dogs are permitted. Personal care attendants receive free admission (identify as a PCA when purchasing tickets). To request accommodations, email the Visitor and Museum Services team or call 412.622.3131 at least two weeks before your visit.
Accessible Seating (Theater)

Onsite Accessibility

Learn about ramps, elevators, restrooms, and other accessible features available during your visit

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
Restrooms	Yes	Yes	Accessible restrooms are located on all floors and are indicated by signs.
Elevators	Yes	Yes	Elevators serve all floors of the museum (Floors 0–3) and are marked on the visitor map, including wheelchair-accessible elevators.
On-Site Dining	Yes	Yes	Café Carnegie offers a full-service dining room plus a walk-up espresso and wine bar (dining room generally 11 a.m.–3 p.m., with Thursday dinner 5–8 p.m.; coffee and wine bar 9 a.m.–5 p.m., to 8 p.m. Thursday). Fossil Fuels Café offers make-your-own sandwiches, salads, and grab-and-go food, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.	Café Carnegie is free to enter. A single ticket includes access to both Carnegie Museum of Art and Carnegie Museum of Natural History, which share the building. Eating and drinking are not allowed in the galleries.
Theater, Auditorium, etc. (Museum)	Yes	Yes	Carnegie Museum of Art shares its historic building at 4400 Forbes Avenue (Oakland) with Carnegie Museum of Natural History; one ticket admits both. All educational videos in the art museum galleries are closed-captioned.	Accessible restrooms and elevators serve every floor, power-assist doors serve three entrances, free manual wheelchairs and strollers are available at the admission desk, and registered service animals are welcome. A coat room and lockers are available; still photography for personal use is permitted (no flash, tripods, or video in the galleries).

Our Guidelines

1. Make Accessibility Info Easy to Find - Dedicated Website Accessibility Page

Clearly post detailed accessibility information online, covering parking, entrances, interior pathways, site plans, and more.

2. Include All Mobility Devices

Consider walkers, canes, crutches — not just wheelchairs. Provide specifics for a variety of mobility needs. Include people who use different devices in the conversation.

3. Go Beyond ADA Compliance

ADA is the minimum. Strive for real-world accessibility through thoughtful design and ongoing improvements.

4. Visibility = Accessibility

If disabled visitors aren't present, barriers may exist. Transparency and preparation are the keys to inclusion. Empower everyone to attend.

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