Directions, Parking & Lodging
The National Aviary is located on Pittsburgh’s historic Northside, just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, PNC Park, and the Children’s Museum.
Driving Directions to the National Aviary
The National Aviary is located at 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
Parking at the National Aviary
Parking in the National Aviary parking lot is available on a first-come, first-served basis for a $7 flat rate. Visitors may access the National Aviary entrance on Arch Street, via a 2-minute walk through Allegheny Commons Park.
Please note: the Aviary parking lot closes nightly at 5 pm.
- Wed., July 10: The National Aviary’s parking lot will be closed as we begin to set up for Night in the Tropics Presented by UPMC Health Plan.
Garage parking is available at the Nova Place Garage (100 South Commons Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212) about a 9-minute walk to the National Aviary, and at Federal North Garage 1307 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212) about an 8-minute walk to the National Aviary.
Street parking is available near the National Aviary. Sections of the following streets near the National Aviary are metered, payable at the meter or through the Go Mobile PGH app: Federal Street, N. Commons, S. Commons, E. Commons, W. Commons, Ridge Avenue, Western Avenue, W. Ohio Street, Brighton Road, Arch Street.
Free street parking is available on sections of the following streets: Buena Vista Street, Monterey Street, Resaca Place, N. Taylor Avenue, W. North Avenue.
The National Aviary is located near public transportation stops for the Port Authority of Allegheny County’s bus lines and light rail stops. Bus stops are located near the National Aviary’s entrance along North Avenue, Brighton Road, Ridge Avenue, and Arch Street. For more information about public transportation to the National Aviary, visit www.portauthority.org or call 412-442-2000 or 412-255-1356.
2025 Hours
- Summer Hours: The National Aviary is open daily from 10 am – 5 pm.
- Thurs., July 10: CLOSED for Night in the Tropics Presented by UPMC Health Plan setup.
- Fri., July 11: CLOSED for Night in the Tropics Presented by UPMC Health Plan.
- Sat., July 12: Open at 12 pm.
- Fri., October 31: CLOSED for Halloween.
- Thurs., November 27: CLOSED for Thanksgiving.
- Wed., December 24: CLOSED for Christmas Eve.
- Thurs., December 25: CLOSED for Christmas.
- Wed., December 31: CLOSING at 3 pm for New Year’s Eve.
Detour Route
Please be mindful of temporary road closures when traveling to the Aviary between Friday, May 30 – Sunday, June 1. Please access Arch Street by way of North Avenue to access our parking lot.
The North Avenue Bridge at Brighton Road over the Norfolk Southern Railroad is closed. This closure does not affect the Brighton Road portion of the bridge. The eastern leg of North Avenue will also remain available for travel. Drivers who plan to head west on North Avenue should use Pennsylvania and Western Avenues.
Lodging Near the National Aviary
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