Opening September 27

The Scandinavian Home

Coziness Awaits
National Award-Winning Tour

Explore Historic Clayton

Immerse Yourself in 1892
Now a Nationally Registered Historic Place

Preservation Tour

From Home to Museum
Tour Clayton

Home For The Holidays

Coming This November
Catching Sunbeams from the Porch Swing of

Wisteria Castle

Step Into Another World
Free To Visit

Car and Carriage Museum

Explore The Collection

Your Next Visit Awaits

Make sure to add our museums and gardens to your summer bucket list! Wander through our free greenhouse exhibition, Catching Sunbeams from the Porch Swing of Wisteria Castle. Enjoy casual dining in Pittsburgh's best backyard at The Café at the Frick, including during our Summer Tea Series. And, learn how our historic house, Clayton, went from a family home to a public museum through our special preservation-themed tours. As your one-stop destination in Pittsburgh for art, history, and nature, we have summer activities you won’t find anywhere else!

 

Plan your visit
Today at the frick

Thursday, September 18
Open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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TOUR CLAYTON

Gilded, Not Golden

exterior view of a gilded age mansion

Immerse yourself in 1892, a pivotal year for our nation, Pittsburgh, and the Frick family.

"The tour was by far one of the best I've had. The tour guide was so informative and insightful." - Martiza T.

Visit Clayton
Enjoy A Meal

The Café at the Frick

an eclair on a plate sits next to a full table of food

Enjoy casual dining with a picturesque view of Pittsburgh's best backyard. Sample savory lunch options, daily afternoon teas, curated coffees and cocktails, and more!

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Travel Through Time

The Car and Carriage Museum

vintage cars on display in a museum
Travel back to the time of horse-drawn carriages, see some of the first horseless carriages to have an impact on Pittsburgh, and learn about Pittsburgh’s role in the developing automobile industry.
Free To Visit
Take A Stroll

Scenic Gardens & Greenhouse

the lush interior of a greenhouse

The path that winds through the Frick’s 10-acre site is lined with lush gardens and a diverse selection of trees. Our active greenhouse is a renovation and partial reconstruction of one that served the Frick family from 1897 through the 1970s.

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See & Do

Upcoming Events

Clayton Preservation Tour

Friday, September 19
10:45 AM - 1:45 PM
Explore Clayton's evolution from a family home to a public museum on this specialty preservation tour at The Frick Pittsburgh.
Clayton Preservation Tour

Homestead 1892: Exploring the Lockout and Strike with The Frick Pittsburgh and Rivers of Steel

Saturday, September 20
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Co-presented by The Frick Pittsburgh and Rivers of Steel, this special program investigates the lasting impact of the 1892 Homestead Lockout and Strike, 133 years after that fateful July.
Homestead 1892: Exploring the Lockout and Strike with The Frick Pittsburgh and Rivers of Steel

The Scandinavian Home Member Afternoon

Saturday, September 27
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Frick Pittsburgh members are invited to celebrate the opening of our upcoming exhibition, The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore.
<em>The Scandinavian Home</em> Member Afternoon

Curators' Talk with Patricia Berman and Michelle Facos

Saturday, September 27
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate the opening of The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore with a lecture by consulting curators Patricia Berman and Michelle Facos.
Curators' Talk with Patricia Berman and Michelle Facos

Mornings in Motion: Yoga, Music, and Mindfulness

Sunday, September 28
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mornings in Motion is an all-levels 60-minute outdoor yoga flow series that invites you to breathe in the beauty of the Frick's historic garden campus.
Mornings in Motion: Yoga, Music, and Mindfulness

Guided Exhibition Tours of The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore

Wednesday, October 1
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Join a guided tour of Scandinavian Home to explore the art, culture and identity of Scandinavia. Tours are available on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout the exhibition's run.
Guided Exhibition Tours of The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore

Family Mornings in The Scandinavian Home

Thursday, October 2
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Explore the Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore exhibition through play during these bimonthly drop-in gallery experiences! Family Mornings happen one Thursday and Saturday a month.
Family Mornings in The Scandinavian Home

Master of the House Film Screening: A Cinematic and Musical Homage to Scandinavian Home and Heritage

Saturday, October 4
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
On October 4, join The Frick Pittsburgh for a rare and resonant cinematic experience inspired by The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore exhibition.
<em>Master of the House</em> Film Screening: A Cinematic and Musical Homage to Scandinavian Home and Heritage

Experience Add-On: Post-Performance Reception for Master of the House Film Screening

Saturday, October 4
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
On October 4, enhance your silent film festival experience with an exclusive post-screening meet-and-greet reception in The Frick Art Museum.
Experience Add-On: Post-Performance Reception for <em>Master of the House</em> Film Screening

Forest Bathing: Mindful Nature Experience

Tuesday, October 7
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Visit The Scandinavian Home exhibition and reconnect with nature through a slow, restorative experience facilitated by certified forest bathing practitioners from the Frick Environmental Center.
Forest Bathing: Mindful Nature Experience

Summer Tea Series

Thursday, October 9
Join The Frick Pittsburgh for a special Summer Tea Series at The Cafe at the Frick, held on the second Thursday of the month from June to October.
Summer Tea Series

Spooky Spirits Walk

Friday, October 10
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
On Oct. 10, 2025, get in the spooky spirit and explore the haunting history of Pittsburgh's East End on a guided walk of The Frick Pittsburgh's grounds.
Spooky Spirits Walk

From The Little Match Girl to The Little Mermaid: Illustrating Hans Christian Andersen

Sunday, October 12
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
On October 12, join The Frick Pittsburgh for a lecture by Dr. Kahren Jones Arbitman that celebrates Denmark's world-renown master of enchantment, Hans Christian Andersen.
From The Little Match Girl to The Little Mermaid: Illustrating Hans Christian Andersen

Spooky Spirits Walk

Friday, October 17
6:30 PM
On Oct. 10, 2025, get in the spooky spirit and explore the haunting history of Pittsburgh's East End on a guided walk of The Frick Pittsburgh's grounds.
Spooky Spirits Walk

Collectors' Talk with Dr. David and Susan Werner

Saturday, October 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Dr. David and Susan Werner join the Frick's chief curator and director of collections, Dawn Brean, in a conversation about their passion for collecting Scandinavian and Nordic art.
Collectors' Talk with Dr. David and Susan Werner

Vaesen: Roleplaying Game Session

Sunday, October 19
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Experience the lore of Scandinavia through the tabletop roleplaying game, Vaesen.
<em>Vaesen</em>: Roleplaying Game Session

Member's Salon at the Frick

Sunday, October 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
On October 19, Frick members are invited for an exclusive, intimate, thought-provoking evening centered around art, ideas, and conversation.
Member's Salon at the Frick

Trivia Night at the Frick

Friday, October 24
5:45 PM - 7:45 PM
On October 24, 2025, grab your team and test your knowledge during a Halloween-themed trivia night at the Frick's cafe.
Trivia Night at the Frick

Trick or Tea

Saturday, October 25
On October 25, Frick Pittsburgh visitors are invited to dress up in a costume and participate in a high tea this Halloween season.
Trick or Tea

Spooky Shrinky-Dink Drop-In

Saturday, October 25
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Come to the Frick in costume or your favorite seasonal sweater and get into the spirit of the spooky season during this free drop-in program!
Spooky Shrinky-Dink Drop-In

Guided Evening Tour of The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore

Wednesday, October 29
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join a Frick gallery facilitator for an after-hours deeper exploration of The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore.
Guided Evening Tour of <em>The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore</em>

Act 48 Educator Workshop: The Scandinavian Home

Saturday, November 1
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
This Act 48 educator workshop explores the complex history and art of Scandinavian folktales and folklore through storytelling and cultural understanding.
Act 48 Educator Workshop: <em>The Scandinavian Home</em>

Tales from the Galleries: Legend and Lore of Scandinavia

Wednesday, November 5
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Immerse yourself in tales of trolls, fairies and Viking gods in this special program exploring Nordic folklore and culture through vivid storytelling.
Tales from the Galleries: Legend and Lore of Scandinavia

Panel Discussion: Preserving Gilded Age Pittsburgh

Thursday, November 6
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
On November 6, hear from staff of two organizations, The Frick Pittsburgh and Rivers of Steel, as they discuss how they preserve their historic sites.
Panel Discussion: Preserving Gilded Age Pittsburgh

Forest Bathing: Mindful Nature Experience

Saturday, November 8
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Visit The Scandinavian Home exhibition and reconnect with nature through a slow, restorative experience facilitated by certified forest bathing practitioners from the Frick Environmental Center.
Forest Bathing: Mindful Nature Experience

Air-Dry Clay Workshop: Gnome Homes

Sunday, November 9
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Join local clay artist Elizabeth Wells to create your own one-of-a-kind gnome home, fairy garden, or enchanted dwelling with a Scandinavian folklore twist.
Air-Dry Clay Workshop: Gnome Homes

Guided Evening Tour of The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore

Wednesday, November 12
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join a Frick gallery facilitator for an after-hours deeper exploration of The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore.
Guided Evening Tour of <em>The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore</em>
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