Andy Warhol Museum

The Andy Warhol Museum, the largest in the U.S. dedicated to a single artist, showcases Warhol’s explorations of celebrity, consumerism, and the American Dream. Through silkscreens, films, and photography, Warhol reshaped modern American art and media culture.

MUST-DO CHECKLIST

• Watch the Museum Film – On the ground floor, see Fifteen Minutes Eternal, a 30-minute film offering insight into Warhol’s life, art, and cultural impact.
• Explore Seven Floors of Art – Discover Warhol’s iconic works, from Campbell’s Soup Cans to Coke, tracing his journey from Pittsburgh beginnings to worldwide pop art fame.
• Create Your Own Art – In The Factory studio, try hands-on projects like painting, collage, or silkscreen printing, guided by educators for custom artworks and souvenirs.
• Film a Screen Test – Step into the spotlight with a backdrop, vintage camera, studio lights, and touchscreen to record your very own screen test.
• Wander the Pop District – Explore murals, public art, and installations across this vibrant creative district, an innovative extension of the Andy Warhol Museum.

Recommended Reading: Introduce kids to Andy Warhol with this Little People, BIG DREAMS biography, which follows the shy Pittsburgh artist from his sketchbook-filled childhood to his pop-art fame. It’s an accessible look at one of the 20th century’s most influential creators.

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