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 $5 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.
Open Streets PGH is back for 2023! Events take place on the last Sunday of May, June, July, and August. Please be mindful of road closures on these days and use alternate routes.
June 3, 2023: Arch Street will be closed in both directions. Please follow all posted detour signs and use alternate routes when traveling to the National Aviary.
July 22, 2023: Arch Street will close in both directions beginning at 5 pm for Night in the Tropics.
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.
Lodging Near the National Aviary
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