# The Frick Pittsburgh Thanksgiving Break Family Art & Vintage Car Discovery

> Place to go for families in the Pittsburgh area (PA). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Open on its own schedule
- Where: The Frick Pittsburgh & Car and Carriage Museum, 7227 Reynolds St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
- Ages: All ages (Free Car and Carriage Museum, landscaped estate gardens, and family sketch kits)
- Price: Free general admission to grounds, Frick Art Museum, and Car & Carriage Museum; Clayton mansion tours extra ($18)
- Organizer: The Frick Pittsburgh
- Official page: https://www.thefrickpittsburgh.org/
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

Spanning 5.5 tranquil landscaped acres in Pittsburgh's Point Breeze neighborhood, The Frick Pittsburgh offers an inviting cultural destination for families during Thanksgiving break. The site features the Car and Carriage Museum, where children can admire horse-drawn carriages, vintage horseless motorcars, and early twentieth-century electric vehicles while completing family scavenger hunts. Visitors can also explore the Frick Art Museum, stroll along tree-canopied brick paths, and pick up family art-making kits to sketch historic architecture on the lawn.

Family Experience & Accessibility:
• Stroller Accessibility: The museum grounds, Car and Carriage Museum, and Frick Art Museum feature smooth paved walkways, ramps, and elevators for effortless stroller movement.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: Restrooms with diaper-changing stations are located in the Visitor Center, museum lobby, and cafe pavilion.
• Age Suitability: All ages. The Car and Carriage Museum is free and particularly engaging for vehicle-loving toddlers and children.
• Sensory Tips: A remarkably calm, low-sensory environment with soft acoustic acoustics, outdoor green lawns, and uncrowded galleries perfect for a peaceful family outing.

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