Carnegie Science Center Parking Information

Carnegie Science Center is a mist visit among a wide option of attractions and landmarks in Pittsburgh. If you are going to experience over 400 hands-on exhibits and programs in Pittsburgh, then you have come to the right place. As the most visited museums in the city, this venue has inspired and entertained its visitors by blending science and technology with everyday life. So now get geared up and secure Carnegie Science Center as your next vacation destination.

Located at the North Shore along the riverbanks of Ohio River, the center is conveniently reachable via a number of thoroughfares, like PA-65, I-79, I-279 and Route 28, and connected with the prosperous Pittsburgh's Cultural District by Fort Duquesne Bridge over the river. If you have a weak sense of direction, you can consult the driving directions suggested on Carnegie Science Center's website.

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No matter patrons to Carnegie Science Center, or visitors to North Shore area, parking is never a headache, for this district equips ample parking lots and garages, no mention more than 5,000 parking spaces at Cultural District on the other side of the Bridge. Now follow our steps to find out parking facilities in and around Carnegie Science Center.

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There is an on-site parking garage serving visitors to Carnegie Science Center and Highmark SportsWorks building. For non-members, parking is $5 per vehicle while member parking just charges $3 per vehicle. This parking facility is also available for non-visitors and the rate is $5 per vehicle as well. Please note that parking rates listed above may be subject to change when it comes to special events and exhibits like Pitt Panther games and Pirates games. Call 412-237-3400 for details.

In addition to this facility, across Heinz Stadium, there are heaps of parking spaces scattered along the W. General Robinson Street and North Shore Drive. For instance:

- Parking Gold 1

This parking lot features friendly accessible parking spaces for the disables. Located at the on the W. General Robinson Street & Art Rooney Avenue, this lot offers services 24 hours every day throughout the year. When it comes to the parking rate, it is never a burden. No matter how long time you park during the daytime, the rate is $6 flat rate. If you want to park vehicle here overnight, the rate is just $5. On weekends, parking is $5 per vehicle per day.

- Parking Lot Gold 2

This uncovered parking facility is built at North Shore Drive, near Fort Duquesne Bridge. Buses14 and 18 have stops here to pick up and drop off passengers. Parking at this lot is $3 flat rate per day for each vehicle. So if you prefer economy parking, this one is strongly recommended.

- West General Robinson Street Garage

This garage is at the corner of W. General Robinson and Reedsdale Street, and the entrance is at 668 W. General Robinson. It can hold 1300 vehicles parking at the same time and is one of the largest parking facilities in North Shore district. As the covered parking facility, this garage is accessible for vehicles at most 8′2″ (about 2.48m) high. As for the rates, you will be charged $3 for the first 2 hours, $6 for the first 4 hours, $8 per day and $140 per month. Overnight parking is $4. It is operated from 4:30 pm to 1 am Sunday through Monday and the weekend rate is $4 per day.

- Parking Gold 4

Gold 4 is located at the junction of 1B/North Shore Exit and I-279. It is an open-air parking structure and charges $6 for per vehicle per day, and $5 per vehicle overnight. It is open from 5 am to 10:30 pm Monday through Friday, and 24 hours on Saturday when the rate is $5 per vehicle.

- Red Lot 6

This uncovered parking facility is located at 100 W. General Robinson Street, offering 800 spaces including disabled ones. This lot opens Monday through Sunday, from 5 am to 1:30 pm. The parking rates are $7 per vehicle per day, $5 overnight, and $20 on event days. Monthly parking is $115.

If you are coming to Carnegie Science Center from Cultural District, you are advised to park at Cultural District and walk several minutes across the Fort Duquesne Bridge. If so, parking will be as easy as a piece of cake to you! Map out more parking facilities located at Cultural District:

- Gateway Towers Garage: 320 Fort Duquesne Blvd.

- Stanwix Street Garage: 625 Stanwix Street

- Gateway Center Underground Garage: 400 Liberty Avenue

- Sixth and Penn Garage: 526 Penn Avenue

- Fort Duquesne Garage: 126 Six Street