RAD Staycation to Provide Free Trips to Popular Pittsburgh Attractions

RAD Summer Staycation will provide free admission to library-card holders at numerous popular attractions in Pittsburgh this summer.

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Last summer, the Regional Asset District (RAD) provided more than 53,000 free-of-charge visits to a variety of popular cultural institutions in Pittsburgh. Among those where free admission will be available in 2025 include:

  • Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

  • Carnegie Museum of Art

  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History

  • Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

  • Carnegie Science Center

  • National Aviary

  • Heinz History Center

  • Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

  • The Frick Pittsburgh

  • Mattress Factory

  • Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

  • Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum

Free admission offers for library-card holders have begun to appear on the RAD Pass’ website. Others will begin to post their offers in May and June. RAD Pass users are encouraged to check back for new opportunities - especially on Mondays and Tuesdays.

RAD Summer Staycation reservation spots will be added regularly through August. Users are asked to read offers carefully as some attractions offer two- or four-packs for admission.

To book tickets, RAD Pass users should log in to RADPass.org with their Allegheny County library card number and PIN and browse for passes by date or name. They should reserve their pass and then print it or download it to their mobile device.

More information can be found on the RAD Pass website.

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