The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is a 77-acre facility that is home to thousands of animals representing hundreds of diverse species. Committed to education, research and wildlife conservation, the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is actively involved in 19 Species Survival Plans and proudly exhibits 38 threatened or endangered species. The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is one of only six major zoo and aquarium combinations in the country. The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is open every day of the year except Christmas Day! Located approximately five miles east of downtown Pittsburgh.
The Allegheny Observatory
The Allegheny Observatory is one of the major astronomical research institutions of the world. It is located in Riverview Park, four miles north of the Golden Triangle (downtown Pittsburgh) and eight miles from the University of Pittsburgh of which it is an integral part.
Carnegie Museums
In 1895, Pittsburgh industrialist Andrew Carnegie established Carnegie Institute to help people improve their lives through educational and cultural experiences. His founding ideals are now embodied in a collective of four distinctive museums — Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum — that serve more than 1.67 million people each year.
Individually, each of the Carnegie museums displays and interprets the world through its own unique lens of art, science, and natural history. Together, they share a common vision: To set, with uncompromising quality, the national standard among museums for integration into the communities they serve, for our mutual advancement.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
The Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens brings together the finest in horticulture, art, education and fun! From seasonal flower shows, educational classes, special exhibits and fun events - something's always blooming at Phipps!
