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- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Roboworld
Roboworld closed in June 2022 and was replaced by an exhibit about Mars exploration. Some of the display pieces were moved to other areas of the museum: the basketball robot to sports exhibit; Andy the "RoboThespian" was moved to the lobby; and the movie robots were moved to the lobby of the neighboring Omnimax theater.
[Andrew McLaughlin, 11/23/2022]Roboworld:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Directions:
- Carnegie Science Center. North side of the city, along the riverfront. I-279 northbound exit 1B. Merge onto Reedsdale St., then quickly turn left at the stoplight onto Allegheny Ave. You'll see the Science Center ahead on the right.
- Hours:
- Su-F 10-5, Sa 10-7 (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 412-237-3400
- Status:
- Closed
They are really great, but hidden by trees -- so look closely!
[JaybeeYell, 09/14/2022]Giant Street Musicians:- Address:
- 947 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
- Directions:
- Between 9th and 10th Sts., north side of Liberty Ave.
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Shark Tombstone
The tombstone of Lester C. Madden mimics the famous movie poster from "Jaws" -- a knife-toothed killer shark erupting from below.
Roadsideamerica.com Report...
Allegheny Cemetery
- Address:
- 4715 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
- Directions:
- Allegheny Cemetery. Enter the cemetery on the north side of Penn Ave. just west of its intersection with Mathilda St. Once inside the gate, make the first right and follow the road with the white dashed line a half-mile. When you see trees on the right, make the next left onto a very short road (100 feet) that ends at a T intersection. The shark stone is straight ahead.
- Hours:
- Daily 7 am - dusk. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Must call and leave a message to schedule a tour. A very cool and interesting house. Cash only on the tour.
[Kim, 01/04/2022]Bayernhof Museum: Music Machines:- Address:
- 225 St. Charles Place, Pittsburgh, PA
- Directions:
- Northeast of the city. From Kittanning Pike turn southeast onto Harding Rd/Grove St./Alleyne Drive. Drive a half-mile. Turn right onto St. Charles Place and drive to the gated driveway at the end.
- Hours:
- Tours by appt only. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 412-782-4231
- Admission:
- $10, cash only
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
There are hundreds of bikes and other non-bike quirky toys and things. Eye candy everywhere. Unique restrooms. The bike used by the Monkees. Beatle bikes. They even have Harley Davidson bicycles!
[Sumoflam, 10/11/2021]Bicycle Heaven Museum:- Address:
- Columbus Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
- Directions:
- RJ Casey Industrial Park. 1800 Preble and Columbus Ave., behind the riverfront bike trail.
- Hours:
- Daily, business hours. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 412-734-4034
- Admission:
- Free, donations welcome.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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