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The Mattress
Factory
500 Sampsonia Way
Pittsburgh (North Side)
Phone: 412-231-3169
Website: www.mattress.org
The Mattress Factory is a museum of contemporary art that exhibits room-sized works called installations. Created on site by artists from across the country and around the world, the unique exhibitions feature a variety of media that engage all of the senses!
The Mattress Factory’s unusual galleries are located in two creatively reused buildings on Pittsburgh’s historic North Side—which house a growing permanent collection, featuring artists such as James Turrell, Yayoi Kusama and Winifred Lutz—as well as innovative exhibitions that change throughout the year.
Since 1977, the Mattress Factory has supported over 250 artists through our world-renowned residency program. Each year artists come to Pittsburgh, live at the museum, and create new work. During their time here, the museum supports them completely while they experiment, take risks, and explore the creative process.
Each exhibition is paired with a variety of engaging and inventive educational programs. From hands-on art projects, to workshops, lectures, and tours, the Mattress Factory encourages all viewers, regardless of their background, to discover connections between art, creativity and their everyday lives.
Visit today and see why it’s called art you can get into!
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Internship Programs
Learn about what happens behind-the-scenes at this unique art museum and residency program. Internships are offered during spring, fall and summer terms. Scheduling for internships is flexible and training is provided. All positions are part-time and unpaid.
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Education
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Hours
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: 1 - 5 PM
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Cafe hours
Tuesday-Friday: 11 AM - 3 PM
Saturday: 11 AM - 4 PM
Closed Sundays and Mondays
Student Admission Available!
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