Museum Press Kit

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the place of Andy Warhol’s birth, The Andy Warhol Museum holds the largest collection of Warhol’s artworks and archival materials. We are one of the most comprehensive single-artist museums in the world.

Mission

To engage and inspire through Warhol’s life, art, and legacy.

Founding

The Warhol is one of the four Carnegie Museums and a collaborative project between Carnegie Institute, Dia Art Foundation, and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. Plans to house The Warhol in Pittsburgh were announced in 1989, and the museum opened its doors during a twenty-four-hour celebration on May 13, 1994. Originally built in 1911 as the Frick & Lindsay warehouse, a distribution center for products sold to mills and mines, The Warhol was redesigned by architect Richard Gluckman and features seven floors of gallery and exhibition space as well as an underground level that houses The Factory education studio and the conservation lab.

Carnegie Museums

Established in 1895 by Andrew Carnegie, Carnegie Museums is a collection of four distinct museums: Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum. The museums reach more than 1.4 million people a year through exhibitions, educational programs, outreach activities, and special events.

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol was born Andrew Warhola on August 6, 1928, in a two-room apartment at 73 Orr Street in a working-class neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University) from 1945 to 1949, and began his career in New York City as a commercial illustrator. From the 1940s to his death in 1987, Warhol was a prolific artist and entrepreneur. He was a painter, sculptor, illustrator, photographer, and experimented with new media—publishing, film, music production, television, fashion, theater—throughout his career. Learn more about Andy Warhol’s life.

Art and Archives

The Warhol holds the largest collection of Warhol’s artworks and archival materials. Paintings, drawings, commercial illustrations, sculptures, prints, photographs, wallpapers, sketchbooks, and books cover the entire range of Warhol’s career, from his early student work to pop art paintings and collaborations. The Warhol’s film and video collection includes approximately 350 preserved Warhol films, and it houses the entire output of the artist’s work in video, comprised of more than 4,000 videotapes. The archives is the greatest single collection of ephemera documenting Warhol’s life, and it includes Warhol’s serial work the Time Capsules—610 containers that the artist filled, sealed, and sent to storage. Learn more about our art and archives.

Programs

Live music, performance, lectures, symposia, workshops, and film screenings are offered on a regular basis. Weekly Good Fridays feature half-price museum admission each Friday from 5– 10 p.m. and a cash bar. Visit the calendar to see our upcoming programs.

Facility

The Warhol’s art collection includes works from the artist’s entire artistic output—from 1940s student work to 1980s collaborations. The seven-story museum devotes four floors to showcasing an ever-changing selection of Warhol’s artwork, as well as features a permanent film and video gallery for viewing individual Warhol films and videos. One floor is devoted to the museum’s archives collection, and another is reserved for rotating exhibitions of deep dives into the museum’s collection or showcasing contemporary artists that resonate with Warhol. The ground floor continuously shows Fifteen Minutes Eternal, a thirty-minute introductory film, and the underground includes The Factory education studio and the museum’s conservation lab. The Warhol is an 88,000-square-foot facility containing seventeen galleries.

The Factory

Visitors of all ages and abilities are invited to explore some of Warhol’s signature art-making techniques in our underground studio The Factory. Hands-on activities include watercolor painting, blotted-line drawing, acetate collage, and silkscreen printing. To learn the silkscreen printing process, participants may choose from a variety of images and colors of ink to print on paper or fabric. T-shirts, tote bags, and other materials for printing are available for purchase for a nominal fee, allowing visitors to create their own one-of-a-kind artworks and souvenirs.

The Factory is run by artist educators with backgrounds in fine arts, art education, and art history. These artist educators have extensive knowledge of Warhol’s art and life and are happy to answer questions about the artist and the museum.

Accessibility

The Warhol is committed to providing an excellent experience to visitors of all backgrounds and abilities. Learn more about our accessibility accommodations.

Kids and Families

The Warhol offers engaging, interactive installations and activities that appeal to children and adults alike. Warhol’s work can be delightful and engaging for kids, with eye-popping colors, fun patterns, and familiar subjects, from Mickey Mouse to bright pink cows. While the museum does feature adult content, our staff can offer helpful tips and guidance to recommend the most family-friendly galleries during your visit.

The Warhol Store

The store is open during museum hours and accessible without museum admission. It offers books, calendars, posters, stationery, and accessories, alongside Warhol-inspired items and artist-made goods.

The Warhol Café

The café is open during museum hours and accessible without museum admission. It serves seasonal fare, including soups, salads, sandwiches, snacks, and beverages including specialty coffee drinks.

Location

117 Sandusky Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5890

Located on the North Shore at Sandusky and East General Robinson Streets, The Warhol is across the Andy Warhol bridge from downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Parking

Museum parking is available in The Warhol lot, located on the northeast corner of Sandusky and East General Robinson Streets. The entrance is on East General Robinson Street.

Additional public parking is available in the East General Robinson Street parking garage. Prices vary.

Hours

• Monday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Tuesday, Closed
• Wednesday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Thursday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
• Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Admission

• Adults, $25
• Students, $13
• Seniors (65+), $13
• Children (3–18), $13
• Children (0–2), Free
• Members, Free
• Good Fridays, Discounted admission

Groups

The Warhol offers guided gallery tours and hands-on workshops for groups of ten or more people, exploring the museum’s collection and exhibitions. Artist educators develop customized, interactive programs designed to meet the needs and interests of each group. Learn about group visits.