Kamin Science Center Parking Information

  • On-site parking is available for $6 per vehicle for Kamin Science Center visitors only.
  • Visitor rates do not apply when parking for a special event or commuting.
  • Pull a ticket when entering the lot and pay as you leave or use a kiosk inside the Kamin Science Center lobby.
  • The first 45 minutes are free in the Main Lot to accommodate drop-offs and XPLOR Store shoppers. 
  • 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. There is a crosswalk from the North Lot to the Main Lot for your convenience.
  • Special parking rates apply during Steelers games, Pirates games, Pitt Panthers games, concerts, and other events on the North Shore.

To pay inside:

1. Bring your ticket with you to pay inside at the end of your visit.

2. Use a pay station located in the lobby to pay for your parking. 

3. You will use the same ticket when you exit the lot.

4. When reaching an exit gate kiosk, scan your ticket again and the gate will open.

To pay at the gate:

1. At the end of your visit, drive toward the exit gate and scan your ticket at the kiosk.

2. Follow prompts to pay with your credit card, and the gate will open.

Parking Contact Information

For commuter leases or event rates, please call 412.627.3397. For parking information during North Shore events or parking leases, please visit AlcoParking.com opens in a new window.

Find Us

One Allegheny Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Public Transportation 

From downtown Pittsburgh, take the free subway (called T-Plus) to Allegheny Station, located two blocks away from the Science Center. The Red, Blue, and Silver Lines serve Allegheny Station. Many Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus lines serve downtown Pittsburgh. From North Side locations, take a 14 or 18 bus to Allegheny Station. For schedules, visit Pittsburgh Regional Transit opens in a new window.

Cyclists and Walkers

Stop and stay awhile! We are located between Acrisure Stadium and Rivers Casino on the North Shore section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail (east of the West End Bridge and west of the Fort Duquesne Bridge). Whether walking or traveling by bike on the riverside trail, enter at the Ground Floor to enjoy a quick bite at the RiverView Café (no admission ticket needed).

For General Admission, visitors should proceed to the Science Center’s main entrance on the opposite side of the building.

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Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays.