Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh

Explore the intersection of creativity, culture, and history at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Museum of Art, one of the country’s leading contemporary art institutions. Founded in 1895 by Andrew Carnegie and renowned for collecting the “Old Masters of tomorrow,” the museum houses more than 30,000 works and offers dynamic exhibitions, educational programs, and architectural marvels.

Recommended For

Art Enthusiasts: Discover modern and contemporary masterpieces alongside decorative arts, photography, and works on paper.

Architecture Buffs: Visit the Heinz Architectural Center and Hall of Architecture for casts, drawings, and models from across the globe.

History & Culture Seekers: Tour galleries tracing art movements from the 18^th century to today—including rare European and American works.

Families & Learners: Enjoy interactive exhibits, seasonal workshops, and enriching youth programming connected to design and visual storytelling.

What to Expect

Extensive Collections: Over 30,000 works across media—from sculpture and film to photography and decorative arts.
Historic Architecture: View art inside elegant halls inspired by classical antiquity and 20th-century modernism.
Carnegie International Legacy: A landmark global exhibition influencing contemporary art since 1896.

Gallery Highlights

Heinz Architectural Center: Explore 6,000+ models, drawings, and artifacts; attend lectures, exhibitions, and summer camps on design and architecture.
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Galleries: Trace the evolution of Western decorative arts from Rococo to Modernism, with over 500 rare objects and interactive stations.
Forum Gallery: See cutting-edge contemporary work from artists like Kiki Smith and Jeff Wall in a responsive, rotating series.
Hall of Sculpture: Modeled after the Parthenon’s sanctuary, showcasing classical casts and decorative arts beneath a stunning skylight.
Hall of Architecture: Home to America’s largest collection of architectural casts—over 140 pieces including Gothic cathedrals and ancient temples.
Scaife Galleries: A modernist wing with reflective light, displaying 19^th–20^th century art in a calm, contemplative space.
Charity Randall Gallery: Spotlight on modern and contemporary craft and design—ceramic, glass, and wood innovations since the 1950s.
Gallery One: Formerly the Works on Paper Gallery, now focused on smaller rotating exhibits of prints, drawings, and photos.

Collections & Archives

Fine Arts Collection: Includes 19^th–20^th century European and American paintings, sculptures, and Japanese prints.
Photography Collection: Features over 4,500 works—highlighting Pittsburgh history and artists like W. Eugene Smith and Alfred Stieglitz.
Teenie Harris Archive: Explore nearly 75,000 images capturing African American life in 20^th-century Pittsburgh by legendary photojournalist Charles “Teenie” Harris.
Decorative Arts & Design: Showcasing 300 years of Western ceramics, glass, furniture, and modern innovations—many tied to Pittsburgh’s industrial legacy.

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