Pittsburgh Is Kidsburgh!

Explore Pittsburgh's family-friendly attractions all summer long!

Pittsburgh is KidsBURGH®! Experience a variety of unique, family-friendly activities this summer. Now is the perfect time to plan your next family outing and make lasting memories.

Kidsburgh 2024 Passport

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Start your KidsBURGH® journey off right at these 12 must-see stops.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History 🦕

Carnegie Museum of Natural History, one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, is among the top natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of millions of objects and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity in service of its mission: to deepen wonder and advance understanding of our natural world—past and present—in order to embrace responsibility for our collective future.

Carnegie Science Center 🔭

From four floors of exhibits to live science demos, we’ve got the solution for out-of-this world experiences. Explore distant galaxies in one of the nation’s most advanced Planetariums and tour a real Cold War submarine. Add on The Science Behind Pixar to learn how Buzz Lightyear, Nemo, and more were brought to life through 50 interactive activities!

Idlewild & Soak Zone 🎡

Idlewild & SoakZone is your ticket to family fun! Named “Best Kids’ Park” by Amusement Today, and “Best Park for Families” by the National Amusement Park Historical Association, it offers classic amusement rides, a complete waterpark, live entertainment and unique attractions like Story Book Forest and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood!

Kennywood 🎢

Kennywood is America’s Finest Traditional Amusement Park, and a top destination near Pittsburgh for family-friendly fun! Enjoy a unique mix of modern thrills and classic rides, including seven roller coasters, a 12-ride Kiddieland, and attractions you won’t find anywhere else. With more than 120 years of innovation, Kennywood is the best theme park in Pennsylvania. Visit for the day, a special event, family dining, or a whole season of fun. With the addition of Thomas Town™ and Steelers Country, this Pittsburgh adventure park has continued to grow and welcome more Kennywood fans to the family.

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David Whitemyer, Luci Creative

Moonshot Museum 🌕

The first American lunar landers since Apollo are being built right here in Pittsburgh, and Moonshot Museum offers an unprecedented opportunity to get up close and behind the scenes of the 21st century space industry. This is a museum like no other – one where you can watch the real-time assembly of lunar spacecraft in Astrobotic’s clean room lab and explore interactive space exhibits from engineering a rover to designing a mission patch. Come to Moonshot Museum and find your place in space!

Mr. Messado's School of Magic

Mr. Messado brings a fresh new take on the age-old art of prestidigitation. Join superstar magician Mr. Messado for his 60 minute spectacular, full of stunning magic, hilarious comedy, and interactive wonder that will leave you and your family amazed and laughing. Mr. Messado's Magic School is recommended for ages 8+.

National Aviary 🦉

The National Aviary is home to a diverse collection of more than 500 birds representing more than 150 species and is America’s only independent indoor nonprofit zoo dedicated to birds. The Aviary’s expansive, naturalistic habitats create a unique experience for guests as birds fly freely overhead. Interactive feedings, Animal Encounters, and immersive bird shows provide National Aviary visitors opportunities to meet species rarely found in zoos anywhere else in the world. For more information about the National Aviary, visit their website at aviary.org

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens 🌷

A green oasis in the middle of Pittsburgh’s vibrant Oakland neighborhood, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has provided a world-class garden experience to its visitors since 1893. Explore the beauty and wonders of nature at Phipps, encompassing 15 acres including a 14-room glasshouse and 23 distinct gardens. Experience industry-leading sustainable architecture and green practices, stunning seasonal flower shows, exclusive commissioned exhibits, renowned orchid and bonsai collections and more. This historic landmark is just a few miles from downtown Pittsburgh in Schenley Park.

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden 🐝

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is 65 acres of outdoor gardens and woodlands to explore. This summer, a family adventure includes David Rogers’ Big Bugs + Pollinators exhibit of larger than life sculptures of pollinators and insects. Located west of Downtown Pittsburgh, a visit can include Canopy Café and Forage & Finds.

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Paul Selvaggio

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium 🐘

Join us as we build a future for wildlife at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium! Journey through different areas of the Zoo, featuring more than 8,000 animals from 600 species. You may even see some of the newest residents: a baby gorilla and two Amur leopard cubs. The Zoo is fun for the whole family and one of only a handful of zoo and aquarium combinations in the country. Plan your visit today!

Sandcastle Waterpark 🧜🏾‍♀️

Nestled next to a boardwalk overlooking the Monongahela River and a beautiful wooded hillside, Sandcastle waterpark near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the perfect destination for family-friendly fun! Featuring fifteen of the best waterslides in Pittsburgh including a Mon Tsunami Wave Pool, a Scenic Mushroom Pool, a lazy river, two children play areas and more! Sandcastle has family attractions for everyone which is why we are the best water park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Join us for one of our many special events, great family dining options, and much more for a whole season of fun!

Senator John Heinz History Center 🏆

With six floors of exciting exhibits and activities, the Heinz History Center is the perfect place to learn from the past while making unforgettable family memories. Explore the Neighborhood of Make-Believe featuring the original set and puppets from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Design Pop Art, construct bridges, and more in the interactive Discovery Place, or slide down the “Liberty Tube” in the museum’s Kidsburgh exhibit. Throw a touchdown pass to legendary Steelers and score the winning goal for the Penguins inside the two-floor Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. Don’t forget to punch your SmartSteps stamp card on all six floors of the History Center to receive a FREE Heinz pickle pin!

Even More KidsBURGH® Fun

The fun doesn't stop there! Check out the full list below for even more Only In Pittsburgh attractions that make Pittsburgh, Kidsburgh®.

Ride the Duquesne Incline for an unmatched panoramic view of the city, get hands-on with creative art and science exhibits at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, view fantastic sculptures, and see amazing architecture and paintings at Carnegie Museum of Art.

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