In the summer of 2023, several popular attractions in Pittsburgh, including the zoo, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, National Aviary, and Phipps Conservatory, will be offering over 100,000 free tickets. The Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) announced that from May to August, more than a dozen regional assets will have dates for free admission. All individuals need is an Allegheny County library card and a reservation to access the free admission. This is part of an expanded Summer Staycation program from RAD.
Last year, several regional assets offered free admission every operating day in August. The Andy Warhol Museum, Children’s Museum, and Heinz History Center were among those participating. Feedback received from visitors showed that many would not have been able to afford to visit otherwise. RAD Board Chair Dan Griffin emphasized that regional assets should give back to taxpayers who fund these projects by offering free admission dates throughout the summer.
The free admission dates will be available on RADPass.org starting May 1st. Additional offers will be added throughout the summer to spread out crowds and make it more convenient for visitors to find a suitable time. It is requested that individuals be considerate neighbors by canceling reservations if they can’t make it so that someone else can take advantage of the opportunity.