Carnegie MuseumsIn 1895 Pittsburgh industrialist Andrew Carnegie
established an Institute, which he intended to improve and educate
local people. Today his ideal has been realised in the form of a
collection of four museums funded by the Carnegie Institute: a
Museum of Art, Natural History, a Science Center and The Andy
Warhol Museum. The Carnegie Museum of Art on Forbes Avenue has a
notable collection of contemporary art that includes film and video
works. The adjacent Natural History Museum takes visitors
time-tripping through the wonders of planet earth. The Carnegie
Science Centre at Allegheny Avenue offers planetarium and laser
shows and a variety of hands-on activities and exhibits for old and
young. The final museum in the Carnegie bouquet is the Andy Warhol
in Sandusky Street, featuring extensive permanent collections of
art and archives relating to one of the most influential American
artists of the 20th century.National AviarySituated in historic West Park on Pittsburgh's North
Side, a few minutes from downtown, is the National Aviary,
America's only independent indoor non-profit bird zoo. The Aviary
is home to more than 600 birds of more than 200 species, many of
which are threatened or endangered. From hummingbirds to Andean
Condors there are birds from just about every corner of the world,
with particular emphasis being placed on rainforest and wetland
habitats. The birds are all kept in natural planted exhibits, which
allows for close up views of our feathered friends.Point State ParkPittsburgh's Point State Park, formerly a slum land,
has been turned into a recreational delight and declared a National
Historic Landmark for the strategic role played here during the
French and Indian War in the mid 1700s. The site features paved
promenades along the Ohio riverfront, overlooking dramatic views of
the city with its busy waterways, scenic hillsides and many
bridges. The park has been naturally landscaped and a 150ft (46m)
tall fountain enhances the aspect. There is a biking trail, outdoor
amphitheatre and in-line skating route. The Fort Pitt Museum is
housed in one of the five original bastions of the ruined historic
fort, devoted to displaying local history. The Fort Pitt
Blockhouse, the oldest authentic building in Western Pennsylvania,
is also open to the public.
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