Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire 2011
Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire is tomorrow, so here’s some basic information to help orient you to the event. Get ready for an exciting day!
General
Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire is a fun, casual day of exploration, learning and spectacle. Dress comfortably – makers will be located both inside the Museum and in Buhl Community Park; to see them all will require a bit of walking. Also, you may encounter and make things using robots, balloons, soldering irons, LED lights, knitting, horns and more!
Your admission to the Maker Faire includes admission to Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Save a little time to check out the interactive exhibits and artwork throughout this award-winning museum if you’ve never been here.
Parking & Transportation
Parking is available in the Children’s Museum’s parking lots next to the Museum for $3 for members and $5 for nonmembers. Metered parking is available around Allegheny Square. Bike parking is available at several locations around the Faire.
PAT bus route 54C stops right on Children’s Way, beside the Faire.
The Faire is a short walk from the North Side Station of the new North Shore Connector via Port Authority’s light rail system, the T. See the map for directions. Call Port Authority of Allegheny County at (412) 442-2000 or visit www.portauthority.org for more information.
Food & Drink
The Children’s Museum Big Red Room Cafe is open from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Food trucks from Franktuary, Oh My Grill and the Pierogie Truck will be parked on Children’s Way next to the Faire. Water fountains are available in the Children’s Museum and in Buhl Community Park.
Connecting
- Wifi in the Museum building and Buhl Community Park area
- Tweet to us @PghMakerFaire and use hashtag #pghmmf
- Like us on Facebook and share your experience with us
Comfort
Bathrooms are available on all levels of the Museum.
Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire will take place rain or shine! Makers will be located outdoors as well as inside, so dress for outdoor temperatures.
