Your Next Visit Awaits
If you’re looking for a serene place to watch the leaves change while sipping on a warm drink, our museums and gardens have something for everyone to do this autumn. Coziness awaits for you in The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore exhibition where domestic and mythic intertwine. You’ll delve deeper into 1892—a pivotal and complicated year for Pittsburgh and the Frick family alike—on our award-winning tour of Clayton, Gilded, Not Golden. As one of Pittsburgh’s best backyards, come relax and enjoy art, history, and nature with us all fall long!
Today at the frick
Thursday, October 2
Open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 8:00 PMDuquesne SoundWalk at the Frick
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMCatching Sunbeams from the Porch Swing of Wisteria Castle
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMThe Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMCar and Carriage Museum
See & Do
Upcoming Events
Family Mornings in The Scandinavian Home
Thursday, October 2
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
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.
Oct 2
Clayton Preservation Tour
Friday, October 3
10:45 AM - 1:45 PM
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.
Oct 3
Guided Exhibition Tours of The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore
Friday, October 3
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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.
Oct 3
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
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.
Oct 4
Experience Add-On: Post-Performance Reception for Master of the House Film Screening
Saturday, October 4
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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.
Oct 4
Forest Bathing: Mindful Nature Experience
Tuesday, October 7
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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.
Oct 7
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.
Oct 9
Spooky Spirits Walk
Friday, October 10
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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.
Oct 10
From The Little Match Girl to The Little Mermaid: Illustrating Hans Christian Andersen
Sunday, October 12
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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.
Oct 12
Spooky Spirits Walk
Friday, October 17
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
On Oct. 17, 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.
Oct 17
Collectors' Talk with Dr. David and Susan Werner
Saturday, October 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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.
Oct 18
Vaesen: Roleplaying Game Session
Sunday, October 19
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Experience the lore of Scandinavia through the tabletop roleplaying game, Vaesen.
Oct 19
Member's Salon at the Frick
Sunday, October 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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.
Oct 19
Trivia Night at the Frick
Friday, October 24
5:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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.
Oct 24
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.
Oct 25
Spooky Shrinky-Dink Drop-In
Saturday, October 25
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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!
Oct 25
Guided Evening Tour of The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore
Wednesday, October 29
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join a Frick gallery facilitator for an after-hours deeper exploration of The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore.
Oct 29
Act 48 Educator Workshop: The Scandinavian Home
Saturday, November 1
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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.
Nov 1
Tales from the Galleries: Legend and Lore of Scandinavia
Wednesday, November 5
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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.
Nov 5
Panel Discussion: Preserving Gilded Age Pittsburgh
Thursday, November 6
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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.
Nov 6
Forest Bathing: Mindful Nature Experience
Saturday, November 8
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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.
Nov 8
Air-Dry Clay Workshop: Gnome Homes
Sunday, November 9
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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.
Nov 9
Guided Evening Tour of The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore
Wednesday, November 12
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join a Frick gallery facilitator for an after-hours deeper exploration of The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore.
Nov 12
Member Preview Tours: Home for the Holidays at Clayton
Tuesday, November 18
11:00 AM - 3:00 AM
11:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Frick Pittsburgh members are invited to enjoy early access to the Clayton holiday tour before the house opens to the general public on November 22.
Nov 18
An Evening in Clayton: Behind-the-Scenes at the Holidays
Wednesday, November 19
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join Frick Curatorial staff for a festive evening in Clayton! This unique experience offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the holiday tour comes to life.
Nov 19
Home for the Holidays at Clayton
Saturday, November 22
10:15 AM - 3:30 PM
10:15 AM - 3:30 PM
Celebrate the season and take in the cheerful atmosphere of a home decked for the holidays on a specialty tour of Clayton!
Nov 22
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