Mattress Factory Contemporary Art Museum

Pittsburgh

Mattress Factory Contemporary Art Museum

June 10 2026
Within Walking Distance

Overview

Getting To and From

Inside the Venue

Onsite Accessibility

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About

The Mattress Factory is an artist-centered contemporary art museum, international residency program, and renowned producer and presenter of installation art in the Mexican War Streets neighborhood of Pittsburgh's Northside. Its public campus spans three historic buildings — the main six-story warehouse at 500 Sampsonia Way (with an attached Administrative Office Building), plus galleries at 516 Sampsonia Way and 1414 Monterey Street; visitors check in at the Admissions Desk at 509 Jacksonia Street. Admission is free for members and children under 6, and $22 adults / $20 seniors / $17 students, with discounts for limited mobility, Northside neighbors, and veterans.

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	Free parking is available in the museum's lot (set GPS to 505 Jacksonia Street); the lot is locked at closing. Reserved and marked accessible parking leads to a wheelchair-accessible ramp into the front entrance of the museum.	Bike racks are located at the 509 Jacksonia Street entrance.
Drop Off/Pick Up Lanes/ Ride Share	Yes	Yes	Access vehicles and ride-share should drop off and pick up at the museum parking lot, 505 Jacksonia Street. If you prefer to wait inside, let the Admissions Desk know and they will tell you when your vehicle arrives.
Off site Parking	Yes	Yes	Additional free street parking is available on the streets surrounding the museum campus. Port Authority (Pittsburgh Regional Transit) buses stop within easy distance of the museum; use the Port Authority Trip Planner or call Customer Service at (412) 442-2000.
Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	At 500 Sampsonia, the Jacksonia Street entrance (reached via the 509 Jacksonia parking lot) is wheelchair accessible, and its main entrance door is powered. A ramp is located by the Administrative Building entrance. The Sampsonia Way entrance is not wheelchair accessible.
Site Map/Floorplan

Inside the Venue

Features	Information Available on Website	Available at Venue	Notes	Additional Info / Things to Know
Dedicated Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	The designated wheelchair-accessible entrance to 500 Sampsonia is the Jacksonia Street entrance reached through the parking lot; visitors check in at the Admissions Desk at 509 Jacksonia Street. The Sampsonia Way entrance is not wheelchair accessible.
Street Level Access and Automatic Doors	Yes	Yes	The main entrance door at 500 Sampsonia is powered (automatic), and a ramp is located by the Administrative Building entrance.
Security Checkpoint
Use of Mobility Aids	Yes	Yes	Courtesy wheelchairs are available free of charge at the Admissions Desk (supply is limited), and portable chairs are available for use in the galleries (ask a staff member). The Admissions Desk and event seating are flexible and inclusive of patrons needing mobility devices or other accommodations.	Because of the age of the buildings, only the first floors of 516 Sampsonia and 1414 Monterey are wheelchair accessible; a wheelchair-accessible ramp at 1414 Monterey is available by request (call (412) 231-3169 x5419). Video tours are offered for works in galleries that are not fully accessible, and a discounted rate is available for visitors with limited mobility who cannot access some areas.
Accessible Seating (Theater)

Location

509 Jacksonia St, 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	Free parking is available in the museum's lot (set GPS to 505 Jacksonia Street); the lot is locked at closing. Reserved and marked accessible parking leads to a wheelchair-accessible ramp into the front entrance of the museum.	Bike racks are located at the 509 Jacksonia Street entrance.
Drop Off/Pick Up Lanes/ Ride Share	Yes	Yes	Access vehicles and ride-share should drop off and pick up at the museum parking lot, 505 Jacksonia Street. If you prefer to wait inside, let the Admissions Desk know and they will tell you when your vehicle arrives.
Off site Parking	Yes	Yes	Additional free street parking is available on the streets surrounding the museum campus. Port Authority (Pittsburgh Regional Transit) buses stop within easy distance of the museum; use the Port Authority Trip Planner or call Customer Service at (412) 442-2000.
Accessible Entrance	Yes	Yes	At 500 Sampsonia, the Jacksonia Street entrance (reached via the 509 Jacksonia parking lot) is wheelchair accessible, and its main entrance door is powered. A ramp is located by the Administrative Building entrance. The Sampsonia Way entrance is not wheelchair accessible.
Site Map/Floorplan

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	The designated wheelchair-accessible entrance to 500 Sampsonia is the Jacksonia Street entrance reached through the parking lot; visitors check in at the Admissions Desk at 509 Jacksonia Street. The Sampsonia Way entrance is not wheelchair accessible.
Street Level Access and Automatic Doors	Yes	Yes	The main entrance door at 500 Sampsonia is powered (automatic), and a ramp is located by the Administrative Building entrance.
Security Checkpoint
Use of Mobility Aids	Yes	Yes	Courtesy wheelchairs are available free of charge at the Admissions Desk (supply is limited), and portable chairs are available for use in the galleries (ask a staff member). The Admissions Desk and event seating are flexible and inclusive of patrons needing mobility devices or other accommodations.	Because of the age of the buildings, only the first floors of 516 Sampsonia and 1414 Monterey are wheelchair accessible; a wheelchair-accessible ramp at 1414 Monterey is available by request (call (412) 231-3169 x5419). Video tours are offered for works in galleries that are not fully accessible, and a discounted rate is available for visitors with limited mobility who cannot access some areas.
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 available on the Lower Level of 500 Sampsonia (with water fountains on the lower level and in the Education Studio) and on the first floor of 1414 Monterey.	Accessible restrooms are not available at 516 Sampsonia (the Annex).
Elevators	Yes	Yes	All galleries at 500 Sampsonia Way are fully wheelchair accessible by elevator.	Due to the age of 516 Sampsonia and 1414 Monterey, only their first floors are accessible — there is no elevator access to their upper floors.
On-Site Dining	Yes	Yes	The MF Café serves Commonplace Coffee beverages, freshly baked pastries (muffins and cookies), and sandwiches (classic turkey and cheese, and a bean and sweet potato burrito); enjoy it in the Café or outside on the patio. Café hours: Wed–Thu 11am–6pm, Sat 1pm–6pm, Sun 11am–6pm (closed Mon, Tue, and Fri).	The MF Shop offers museum merchandise plus handmade crafts, art, and jewelry by local artists. BYOB is welcome on Wednesday and Friday summer evenings (hours until 8 PM).
Theater, Auditorium, etc. (Museum)	Yes	Yes	The Mattress Factory is an installation-art museum across three historic buildings in the Mexican War Streets — 500 Sampsonia Way, 516 Sampsonia Way, and 1414 Monterey Street. Sensory processing kits (noise-reducing headphones, sunglasses, and tactile objects) are available by request at the front desk, and video installations at 500 Sampsonia include captions.	Sensory notes vary by exhibition (some include strobing/flashing lights, artificial scents, or loud noises). ASL interpretation is automatic at panel events and available by request (two weeks ahead) for other events; tours for hearing- and visually-impaired visitors can be arranged in advance. Large-print visitor guides of the long-term collection are at the Admissions Desk (large-print gallery guides for current exhibitions are not currently available), and Braille guides are available at each building. Accessibility contact: Laurie Barnes, lbarnes@mattress.org.

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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