The Andy Warhol Museum

Visited this museum as a way to spend a freezing, snowy Friday night in Pittsburgh, and it was great! They were actually open late and admission was half off on Friday nights. I didn't know much about Andy Warhol's personal life before this, but there was so much information about his family and life. It was really cool to see art and film footage from different points in his career.

The staff was also super nice and welcoming!

Amazing collection of Warhol's works. Love the layout (each floor represents a decade of his work).
It's a pretty expensive admission fee but if you're a fan, don't pass it by.
They have a little coffee bar (cafe?) and a pretty decent gift shop but the highlights include a few pieces which are not really famous. It's was great to see most of his stuff in one place they documentary is a can't miss!!

--Location/Parking--
I want to say on the center island of Pittsburgh, north of downtown and close to the football stadium. You can reach it by walking across the Andy Warhol bridge

--Ambience--
Minimal and clean with multiple stories. Some imagery I would not recommend for younger audiences

--Service/Staff--
The staff was very helpful and friendly. The café is on the 1st floor, and I didn't feel rushed or rude to us. I even was recommended the documentary and where to start on the tour. On the 2nd or 3rd floor is a print workshop which the staff invited me to attend, but I had limited time to catch my flight. I will be back to try doing some sample print work.

--Capacity--
I didn't see a limit, but I went on a weekend and there were plenty of tickets.

--Overall--
I recommend if you love museums, and the documentary is only 30 minutes going over Andy Warhol life. The store and café is on the 1st floor and I recommend taking the time to browse through the museum store.

More in depth display in re Andy Warhol and unique art pieces in this eclectic yet modern museum just over the Andy Warhol bridge from downtown! A must visit and a treat in this already fascinating (steel) city of many bridges.

Wonderful experience at the Andy Warhol museum. Each floor describes a different phase of his life. The artwork collection is amazing. Paintings, sketches, videos, clothing, music. Hours of a self-guided tour. He was truly ahead of his time.
The museum is in a beautiful building. It is easier to taxi or use a ride share there. Definitely visit if you are in Pittsburgh.

As a massive (and curious) fan of Andy Warhol, I was really excited at the opportunity to enter a space that was a complete immersion into his works; and have the opportunity to get closer to his artwork.

The museum did not disappoint at all - as it really gave a comprehensive overview of his life, legacy, collections and influences.

Each floor represents a different decade of the artists life, and details his journey from Pittsburgh to New York City. The Gallery Technicians were all super knowledgeable and answered the questions that I had.

The gallery has a variety of the Andy Warhols works from a variety of mediums... From paintings, to sculptures, stuffed animals, video installations and more!!! All well worth a visit

An engrossing and compelling museum. More than just a display of well-known works, it really tells a complete biographical story of the artist's life. Everything is well-done and thoughtful, even if you're coming into the experience cold.

Also enjoyed the documentary film that plays in a theater on the first floor - I'd recommend starting there and then going up to the top floor before working your way down. It is a tad pricey at $25, but I would call this one a must-do.

This is one of the coolest art museums I've been to! I've never been to an entire art museum dedicated to one artist, so I believe that's part of it... you get to experience slices of Andy Warhol's life and learn so much about all the different phases. I never knew he started his career as a hired fashion illustrator, and seeing all that earlier work was my favorite part. I took a few photos of the pieces that were my favorites that I might never see again!
If you like art at all, you don't need to be a Warhol fan to appreciate this museum. Go!

(1) Preamble to the review: are you visiting this museum as a local, or tourist (YaY! Welcome to an awesome city), and how many Carnegie museums do you plan on visiting over a year or during your visit? The reason why I ask, is a family membership is roughly $160 at the time of this review and includes a year membership to this museum, the Carnegie Science Center (bomb, visit, especially with kids!), Carnegie Museum of Art (pretty cool), and Carnegie Museum of Natural History (awesome). Attending this museum with 2 adults and 2 kids will set you back somewhere between $50-$75 depending on kids age for one visit. Toss in another museum or two, and even for tourists, the annual pass might be worth it. Math it out, that's my advice.

(2) The Review: I like this museum a lot, and it's growing on me. The reason why I say that is I have an annual Carnegie pass, and work right next door. I will often go there to visit a certain piece that I thought was interesting, maybe watch a documentary, generally, just to relax and buy a coffee on the way out. Lately I have been enjoying the Velvet Underground exhibit as a place to unwind for a few minutes. Sometimes I get stuck staring at and reading letters in the archive room. Regardless, I don't know art very well, but, the staff is awesome, it's really a fun museum, and I do highly recommend it. And, to boot, the stuff in there is worth a ton. Enjoy.

Conclusion: if you are visiting Pittsburgh, you have to go. It's near the stadiums and there is a beautiful walk next to the river should you chose. Just, math out your museum options. Locals: awesome coffee and a real nice place to unwind with an annual pass.

Regardless, the coffee shop in there is open to ALL and they have food. NO pass needed.

A museum experience that you can spend anywhere from an hour to an entire day at, depending on how much you love the history of Andy Warhol.

When I visited in 05/2023, the second floor was closed for a new exhibit. There was still plenty to explore, with the seven floors being arranged from top to bottom in chronological order. One floor had a recording museum with hours of content you could listen to. There are paintings, sketches, and all forms of media represented at the museum. One floor solely contains collection pieces like sculptures and pottery.

Highly recommend piggybacking off a tour or trying to find a group to go with one, if possible, as I recommend for many museums to elevate the experience.

Students can get a free ticket, which is awesome. I reserved a timed ticket online for entry.