Science and Technology in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh

This section features museums and other attractions related to science, technology and industrial history, including railroads, aviation and other forms of transportation. Natural history museums are listed in the "Creatures" section but may also be listed here.

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Museums

Bayernhof Music Museum

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Bayernhof Music Museum features a major collection of automated musical instruments from the 19th and 20th centuries. . .

Bicycle Heaven

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Bicycle Heaven bills itself as the "worlds largest bicycle museum and bike shop. . ."

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Carnegie Museum of Natural History in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh was founded by industrialist Andrew Carnegie in 1896. . .

Carnegie Science Center

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

The Carnegie Science Center is the most visited museum in Pittsburgh. . .

The Frick Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

The Frick Art & Historical Center is a cluster of museums and historical buildings in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Pittsburgh. . .

National Pike Steam, Gas and Horse Association

Brownsville, PA, USA

This organization produces periodic events showcasing antique agricultural, transportation, and construction equipment. . .

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

Washington, PA, USA

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington, Pennsylvania, includes a collection of 45 refurbished trolleys. . .

Trundle Manor: House of Oddities

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

The tagline: "The most unusual tourist trap in the world meets the most bizarre private collection on public display. . ."

Zoos & Aquariums

National Aviary

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

The National Aviary in Pittsburgh is the only independent indoor nonprofit aviary in the United States. . .

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