The Mattress Factory Pittsburgh

Mattress Factory    

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Tripadvisor (296) · Art museum in Pittsburgh, United States
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Mattress Factory is an artist-centered museum, international residency program and renowned producer and presenter of installation art. We say …

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4.0/5 · 296 reviews
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Oct 31, 2024
I loved this museum and was elated to have seen Yayoi Kasuma's work for the very first time! Although I would suggest making the second room more obvious as I almost missed it. I wasn't keen on going… Full review by Doreen D
Oct 23, 2024
I explored Pittsburgh’s north side during my latest visit. It was the Mattress Factory on Wednesday, the Hall of Honor on Thursday, Acrisure Stadium on Friday, and the Moonshot Museum on Saturday. At… Full review by LAS11963
May 25, 2024
We've visited museums of contemporary art in northwest Massachusetts (Mass MOCA), in Amsterdam (MOCA), in Boston, at DIA Beacon, New York and in other places. For those who reviewed the Mattress Fact… Full review by RonL40
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An Integral Part of the Pittsburgh Arts Commu…
The Mattress Factory is a museum of contemporary art located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. It exhibits room-sized inst…
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Pittsburgh's Museum of Weird Since 1977
Part installation art museum, part total mind trip, this off the beaten path museum in a city famous for bigger institutions like Carnegie an…
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Site-Specific Installation Art
The Mattress Factory is a contemporary art museum located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was a pioneer of site-specific installation art a…
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Room-Sized Installation Art
The Mattress Factory Museum exhibits room-sized installation art by regional, national and international artists. The musuem is named fo…
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At the Mattress Factory, individuals are encouraged to delve into the exhibits displayed. This museum of modern art has assembled la…
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Facts

Established:1977
Located:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Visitors:28,000 (2018)
Founder:Barbara Luderowski
Director:David Oresick

Questions & answers

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There seem to be multiple floors in each building. Are there elevators or must you climb stairs?
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Yes there are elevators in one building...but this is a multiple building activity...outdoor walking...steps at the other buildings.
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what is the price of admission?
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if you have an ebt card you can get in for a dollar too.
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How much time do you need to see all three buildings,
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You can do it in less if you fly through, but to see and enjoy everything I'd recommend 2-3 hours. Most of that will be in the main building.
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How long should I plan to stay?
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That’s up to you! There is a lot to see across our three-building campus and we encourage you to take your time exploring. We recommend budgeting at...
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