Children's Museum of Pittsburg

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Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh


Kill a day (or at least half a day) with the kids at this multistory fun house, which includes an attic space devoted to illusions, a waterplay area, a multimedia studio for young ones, 'tough art' – which is art that your children can interact with to their heart's content – and a fantastic exhibit on Pittsburgh native Fred 'Mister' Rogers, including the TV host's original puppets, sweater and sneakers.


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