From North Side locations, take a 14 or 18 bus to Allegheny Station. For schedules, visit Port Authority of Allegheny County. Many Port Authority bus lines serve downtown Pittsburgh. Both the Red Line and the Blue Line serve Allegheny Station. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Public Transportationįrom downtown Pittsburgh, take the free subway (called T-Plus) to Allegheny Station, next door to the Science Center.

Special parking rates apply for all non-Science Center visitors, including commuters and those attending special events such as Pitt Panther games, Steelers games, Pirates games, concerts, and other events. There is a crosswalk from the North Lot to the Main Lot for your convenience. If the Main Lot is full, additional Science Center parking is available across the street in the North Lot at the same price as the Main Lot. If you are visiting the Science Center and participating in another activity on the same day, you can pay the event or commuter rate and remain parked for both activities, pending availability. Discounted visitor rates do not apply when parking for a special event or commuting to work. Visitor rates are not available while participating in other activities or visiting other locations. (You will use the same ticket when you reach the exit) When reaching an exit gate kiosk, scan your ticket again and the gate will open.ĭuring major North Shore events, an event rate will apply and an attendant will take payment, either via cash or credit card.

Scan your ticket at the pay station and proceed with payment.

At some point before returning to your vehicle, pay for your parking at a pay station located in the lobby (or second option would be to pay in the North lot if it is more convenient).

(You will use the same ticket when you reach the exit.) When reaching an exit gate kiosk, scan your ticket again and the gate will open.

Credit Card payments may also be taken at all exit gate kiosks. If you park in the North Lot, you can pay at any time. If you park in the Main Lot and are visiting the Science Center for reasons other than those mentioned above, you must wait at least 45 minutes before paying for your ticket at the pay station. Special Tip: In the Main Lot, a 45-minute grace period is in place to allow for guest drop off, pick up, and XPLOR Store shopping. You can exit at any time within that 45-minute period without paying or visiting the pay station.

Instructions for Parking during your Carnegie Science Center visit:

Please pay for parking using the pay stations, as outlined below. Visitors to Carnegie Science Center, Highmark SportsWorks ®, and The Rangos Giant Cinema pay $6 per vehicle during their visit.

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