Pittsburgh Attractions - Andy Warhol Museum


by James C - Date: 2007-03-04 - Word Count: 311 Share This!

Pittsburgh is a great city to visit. It is home to a number of attractions such as the Carnegie Science Center, PNC Park or the National Aviary. If you are an art lover you are also in luck however. You can visit the incredible Andy Warhol Museum. It is a must see attraction for any art lover especially those who are fans of Warhol. Keep reading and learn a little about this museum and why you should visit it.

The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh is a place that dedicates seven entire floors to the works of Mr. Warhol. Andy Warhol is a native of Pittsburgh and is perhaps one of the greatest artists of recent times. The museum is located inside what once was an old warehouse which has been transformed into the museum. Housed within its walls are thousands of different works of art. The art is in the form of a number of different media including paintings, drawings, photographs, film, sculpture and even video. When you tour it you will be able to view Andy Warhol's work and you will also get to learn a little about the man. You can do this by looking at photos, magazine articles and more about his art making process, his friends and his associates. By the end of your tour you will know much more about Warhol than you ever thought possible. It is an experience that any art lover will cherish and talk about for years.

If you would like to visit the Andy Warhol Museum while you are in Pittsburgh you can find it at 117 Sandusky Street. Ticket prices are currently very reasonable at just $8 and the museum is open every day but Monday. For information on current hours, special events and current ticket prices you can call the information line at 412-237-8300. Have fun and enjoy the museum.


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