# Children's Museum of Pittsburgh & MuseumLab Hands-On Play > Place to go for families in the Pittsburgh area (PA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 - Ages: Ages 0 to 14 (Infants under 2 admitted free) - Price: $19 adults, $17 children ages 2-18 and seniors; free for infants under 2; MuseumLab included - Organizer: Children's Museum of Pittsburgh - Official page: https://pittsburghkids.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/children-s-museum-of-pittsburgh-and-museumlab-hands-on-play--listing-de54a5de2e4b87bee69210c0 ## About Consistently recognized as one of the top three children's museums in the United States, the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is an extraordinary experiential learning wonderland located in the historic Allegheny Center on the North Side. The museum invites children to 'play with real stuff' across innovative hands-on galleries: MAKESHOP, where kids use real woodworking tools, sew fabric, and solder circuits; the Garage, where they race gravity cars, launch flying parachutes, and tinker with a real vehicle; Waterplay, featuring locks, dams, and pumps; and the Nursery, a dedicated sensory space for infants and toddlers. Next door, MuseumLab offers advanced metalworking, pottery, and laser cutting for youth and teens. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Complete ramp and elevator accessibility throughout all historic and modern interconnected wings; dedicated stroller check-in available. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Multiple peaceful nursing nooks with comfortable seating; quiet sensory retreat rooms; cafe featuring wholesome, kid-friendly foods. • Age Suitability: Specifically designed for ages 0 to 14, with the Nursery catering to infants/toddlers and MuseumLab geared toward older kids ages 10+. • Sensory Tips: Waterplay can cause damp clothing (waterproof smocks and hand dryers provided); sensory backpacks with weighted lap pads and sunglasses available at the welcome desk. ## Similar picks in Pittsburgh - [Pittsburgh Science Workshop presents School's Out Science Workshop at CLP – Hazelwood](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/pittsburgh-science-workshop-presents-school-s-out-science-workshop-at--listing-5e22fe42e837fe3ab02b82ae) — Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · CLP – Hazelwood · Free · checked Oct 20. 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