Exploring Pittsburgh’s Weird Center for PostNatural History
Despite being a city of just over 300,000 people, Pittsburgh is home to many world-class museums. While many of these museums focus on beautiful art, world history, or even sports, …
Museums in Pittsburgh
Exploring the Forgotten Military History of Western Pennsylvania at Pittsburgh’s Fort Pitt Museum
While it might not be as well-known as the historical significance of some cities, Pittsburgh’s role in the formation of the United States can’t be understated. Almost as soon as …
Visiting the National Aviary in Pittsburgh: PA’s Best Destination for Bird Lovers
Pennsylvania is home to more than a dozen zoos, but there is only one aviary in the state. However, the National Aviary in Pittsburgh is not only the only aviary …
Fun for the Whole Family at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is home to many fabulous museums, many of which I’ve had the pleasure of visiting. However, if you’re traveling with children, there may not be a better museum in …
Exploring Western PA’s Industrial History at the Beaver County Industrial Museum
Western Pennsylvania was one of the most important industrial regions in the United States for much of the 19th and 20th centuries. And while Pittsburgh gets much of the attention, …
Uncovering the Legacy of Roberto Clemente at Pittsburgh’s Roberto Clemente Museum
Of all the great players that have played professional baseball in Pittsburgh, few are as synonymous with the city as Roberto Clemente. Clemente played his entire Hall of Fame career …
Learning Local History at Beaver County’s Vicary Mansion
I’ve been to many historical society museums in Pennsylvania, but none have been quite like the Captain William Vicary Mansion in Beaver County. That’s because, instead of providing a simple …
Checking Out Antique Radios at Check’s Radio Museum
Located near the northern corner of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, in what can only be described as the middle of nowhere, is one of the state’s best personal collections of museum-quality …
Pittsburgh’s Bicycle Heaven: The World’s Largest Bicycle Museum
Tucked away in an industrial park along the edges of the Ohio River in Pittsburgh’s Chateau neighborhood sits one of the city’s least-known museums: Bicycle Heaven. Even before entering Bicycle …
Visiting the Harlansburg Station Museum in New Castle, PA
I love visiting museums that are born out of private collections, so I was excited when I had the chance to check out the Harlansburg Transportation Museum a few miles …