The Draft is coming to Pittsburgh April 23–25, 2026, bringing one of football’s biggest events to the heart of the Steel City. Fans from across the country and Pittsburgh natives will gather to celebrate the future of professional football in a city known for its rich football tradition and passionate fanbase.
Below are some of the exciting events and experiences taking place around the Draft.
Carnegie Museums Events and Happenings
- Select Dates and Times: Rangos Giant Cinema, The Football Town at Kamin Science Center
- Thursday, April 9–Monday, June 1: Up, Up & Away at The Andy Warhol Museum
- Friday, April 10: 21+ Night: Tailgate Party at Kamin Science Center
- Saturday, April 18, Sunday, April 19, Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26: Storytime at the Museum at Carnegie Museum of Natural History
- Sunday, April 19–Sunday, April 26: Trio Tours at Carnegie Museum of Natural History
- Wednesday, April 22: Mindful Museum at Carnegie Museum of Art
- Friday, April 24–Monday, April 27; Tuesday, April 28–Sunday, May 10: City Nature Challenge at Carnegie Museum of Natural History
- Saturday, April 25: Day Off at the Museum: Sports Celebration at Carnegie Museum of Art
- Saturday, April 25: Story Saturday: The Carpet: An Afghan Family Story at Carnegie Museum of Art
- Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays: Trio Tours at Carnegie Museum of Natural History
NFL Specific Attractions
- Point State Park events
- Play 60 Zone on North Shore
- Acrisure Stadium Field
- Attractions on the North Shore
Around Pittsburgh
- Heinz History Center Franco Harris Sports Museum
- Historical Tour along Pittsburgh Sports Heritage Trail
- PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K
- Bakery Square Draft Kickoff Party
- Taste of the Draft
Carnegie Museums Closings and Hours Changes
- Monday, April 13–Friday, May 1, Kamin Science Center will be closed due to events on the North Shore. While the Science Center is closed to the general public, school and group visits will continue during the following dates: April 13–17 and April 29–May 1.
- Tuesday, April 21–Wednesday, April 22, The Andy Warhol Museum will be closed due to events on the North Shore.
- Friday, April 24, The Andy Warhol Museum will be open until 10 p.m.
- Saturday, April 25, The Andy Warhol Museum will close early at 3 p.m.
- Friday, May 1, Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History will close at 3 p.m. in advance of the 59th Carnegie International Opening Night Dinner and the 59th Carnegie International Opening Night Party.
- Saturday, May 2, Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History will be open 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Sunday, May 3, Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History and Kamin Science Center will open at noon, with Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History having extended hours until 8 p.m. The Andy Warhol Museum will open at noon and close at 5 p.m. due to the 2026 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon.
Image credit: Charles “Teenie” Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers football players no. 35 Paul “Tank” Younger and no. 27 Dean Darby, in passageway of Pitt Stadium after game with Chicago Bears, September 1958, Carnegie Museum of Art, Heinz Family Fund, 2001.35.1676 © Carnegie Museum of Art, detail
