Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

June 24 2026
Within Walking Distance

Overview

Getting To and From

Inside the Venue

Onsite Accessibility

Our Guidelines

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Accessibility Information Google Map Venue Floor Plan Website

About

The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, at 10 Children's Way in Allegheny Square on the city's North Side, is a hands-on children's museum with exhibits such as MAKESHOP, the Kindness Gallery, the Garage, Waterplay, the Nursery, and Very Eric Carle, plus the Big Red Room Café. Its adjacent MuseumLab offers additional programming at 6 Allegheny Square East. The museum is open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (MuseumLab Friday–Sunday, noon–5 p.m.), and visitors may leave and re-enter the same day with a valid wristband.

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 museum's parking lots are $8 for all visitors. Pay before entering the Children's Museum at the payment meters located in the lots (credit, debit, quarters, and one-dollar coins are accepted).
Drop Off/Pick Up Lanes/ Ride Share	No	No
Off site Parking	Yes	Yes	Overflow parking is available at the Nova Place Parking Garage (during Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park games, pay your Nova Place exit ticket at the Museum to receive the Museum rate), and City of Pittsburgh on-street metered parking is available nearby.	Public transit: PRT bus route 54C stops across from the museum (routes 16 and 13 are within walking distance), and the museum is a short walk from the North Side station on the T light rail. Bike racks are located in front of the museum and on the sidewalk leading to the Nova Place patio.
Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	The Children's Museum's main entrance at 10 Children's Way is wheelchair accessible, and MuseumLab offers a ground-level accessible entrance at 6 Allegheny Square East.	Accessible parking in the parking lot
Site Map/Floorplan	Yes	Yes	A museum map shows all floors (Basement through Floor 3) and marks elevators, restrooms, first aid, nursing/quiet space, the coat room, the café, food, and sensory-friendly areas.	A tactile Museum map at the Admissions desk

Inside the Venue

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
Dedicated Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	MuseumLab offers a ground-level accessible entrance at 6 Allegheny Square East, and the Children's Museum's main entrance at 10 Children's Way is wheelchair accessible.
Street Level Access and Automatic Doors	Yes	Yes	The main entrance is wheelchair accessible and MuseumLab has a ground-level accessible entrance; exhibit areas are reached by ramp and elevator. Automatic/power doors are not specifically described on the site.
Security Checkpoint	Yes	Yes	Weapons are prohibited, as are gum and pets (service dogs and miniature horses are excepted). Proper attire — tops, bottoms, and shoes — is required.	Food and drinks other than water and baby formula are not permitted in the exhibits; food is allowed in the Big Red Room Café and group lunchroom, and visitors may bring their own food. The campus is drug-, tobacco-, and smoke-free (including e-cigarettes).
Use of Mobility Aids	Yes	Yes	Museum wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Exhibit areas are accessible by ramp and elevator, with the exception of the Gravity Room in the Kindness Gallery and the Limb Bender. Versatile Velcro lap tables, adjustable to fit most wheelchairs, are available upon request.	The Children’s Museum’s main entrance at 10 Children’s Way is wheelchair accessible; MuseumLab offers a ground level accessible entrance at 6 Allegheny Square East. Motorized wheelchairs are always permitted.
Accessible Seating (Theater)

Location

10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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 museum's parking lots are $8 for all visitors. Pay before entering the Children's Museum at the payment meters located in the lots (credit, debit, quarters, and one-dollar coins are accepted).
Drop Off/Pick Up Lanes/ Ride Share	No	No
Off site Parking	Yes	Yes	Overflow parking is available at the Nova Place Parking Garage (during Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park games, pay your Nova Place exit ticket at the Museum to receive the Museum rate), and City of Pittsburgh on-street metered parking is available nearby.	Public transit: PRT bus route 54C stops across from the museum (routes 16 and 13 are within walking distance), and the museum is a short walk from the North Side station on the T light rail. Bike racks are located in front of the museum and on the sidewalk leading to the Nova Place patio.
Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	The Children's Museum's main entrance at 10 Children's Way is wheelchair accessible, and MuseumLab offers a ground-level accessible entrance at 6 Allegheny Square East.	Accessible parking in the parking lot
Site Map/Floorplan	Yes	Yes	A museum map shows all floors (Basement through Floor 3) and marks elevators, restrooms, first aid, nursing/quiet space, the coat room, the café, food, and sensory-friendly areas.	A tactile Museum map at the Admissions desk

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	MuseumLab offers a ground-level accessible entrance at 6 Allegheny Square East, and the Children's Museum's main entrance at 10 Children's Way is wheelchair accessible.
Street Level Access and Automatic Doors	Yes	Yes	The main entrance is wheelchair accessible and MuseumLab has a ground-level accessible entrance; exhibit areas are reached by ramp and elevator. Automatic/power doors are not specifically described on the site.
Security Checkpoint	Yes	Yes	Weapons are prohibited, as are gum and pets (service dogs and miniature horses are excepted). Proper attire — tops, bottoms, and shoes — is required.	Food and drinks other than water and baby formula are not permitted in the exhibits; food is allowed in the Big Red Room Café and group lunchroom, and visitors may bring their own food. The campus is drug-, tobacco-, and smoke-free (including e-cigarettes).
Use of Mobility Aids	Yes	Yes	Museum wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Exhibit areas are accessible by ramp and elevator, with the exception of the Gravity Room in the Kindness Gallery and the Limb Bender. Versatile Velcro lap tables, adjustable to fit most wheelchairs, are available upon request.	The Children’s Museum’s main entrance at 10 Children’s Way is wheelchair accessible; MuseumLab offers a ground level accessible entrance at 6 Allegheny Square East. Motorized wheelchairs are always permitted.
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	Restrooms are located on every floor (marked on the museum map), and an adult changing table is available on Floor 1 near Very Eric Carle. The museum is accessible by ramp and elevator.	Visible in the Museum Map
Elevators	Yes	Yes	Exhibit areas are accessible by ramp and elevator (except the Gravity Room in the Kindness Gallery and the Limb Bender). Elevators are marked on the museum map across the floors; note that the café elevator serves the G1 level only.	Visible in the Museum Map
On-Site Dining	Yes	Yes	The Big Red Room Café is located on the ground level. Food and drinks (other than water and baby formula) are not permitted in the exhibits, but are allowed in the café and the group lunchroom; visitors may also bring their own food.	Visible in the Museum Map
Theater, Auditorium, etc. (Museum)	Yes	Yes	The Children's Museum is a hands-on museum with exhibits including MAKESHOP, the Kindness Gallery, the Garage, Waterplay, the Nursery, and Very Eric Carle, plus the adjacent MuseumLab. Monthly Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are held the second Tuesday of each month, 1–5 p.m., with lowered lights and sounds; sensory kits (noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, fidgets, and more) and several designated Quiet Areas are available.	Sighted guides for descriptive tours and ASL interpreters for tours and public programs can be arranged with two weeks' notice (accessibility@pittsburghkids.org). Wayfinding videos include closed captioning and signed English.

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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