Your Next Visit Awaits
If you’re looking for a serene place to watch the leaves change while sipping on a warm drink, our museums and gardens have something for everyone to do this autumn. Coziness awaits for you in The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore exhibition where domestic and mythic intertwine. You’ll delve deeper into 1892—a pivotal and complicated year for Pittsburgh and the Frick family alike—on our award-winning tour of Clayton, Gilded, Not Golden. As one of Pittsburgh’s best backyards, come relax and enjoy art, history, and nature with us all fall long!
Today at the frick
Friday, October 17
Open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 8:00 PMDuquesne SoundWalk at the Frick
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMCatching Sunbeams from the Porch Swing of Wisteria Castle
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMThe Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMCar and Carriage Museum
See & Do
Upcoming Events
Clayton Preservation Tour
Friday, October 17
10:45 AM - 1:45 PM
10:45 AM - 1:45 PM
Explore Clayton's evolution from a family home to a public museum on this specialty preservation tour at The Frick Pittsburgh.
Oct 17
Guided Exhibition Tours of The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore
Friday, October 17
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Join a guided tour of Scandinavian Home to explore the art, culture and identity of Scandinavia. Tours are available on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout the exhibition's run.
Oct 17
Family Mornings in The Scandinavian Home
Saturday, October 18
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Explore the Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore exhibition through play during these bimonthly drop-in gallery experiences! Family Mornings happen one Thursday and Saturday a month.
Oct 18
Collectors' Talk with Dr. David and Susan Werner
Saturday, October 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Dr. David and Susan Werner join the Frick's chief curator and director of collections, Dawn Brean, in a conversation about their passion for collecting Scandinavian and Nordic art.
Oct 18
Vaesen: Roleplaying Game Session
Sunday, October 19
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Experience the lore of Scandinavia through the tabletop roleplaying game, Vaesen.
Oct 19
Member's Salon at the Frick
Sunday, October 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
On October 19, Frick members are invited for an exclusive, intimate, thought-provoking event centered around art, ideas, and conversation.
Oct 19
Trivia Night at the Frick
Friday, October 24
5:45 PM - 7:45 PM
5:45 PM - 7:45 PM
On October 24, 2025, grab your team and test your knowledge during a Halloween-themed trivia night at the Frick's cafe.
Oct 24
Trick or Tea
Saturday, October 25
On October 25, Frick Pittsburgh visitors are invited to dress up in a costume and participate in a high tea this Halloween season.
Oct 25
Spooky Shrinky-Dink Drop-In
Saturday, October 25
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Come to the Frick in costume or your favorite seasonal sweater and get into the spirit of the spooky season during this free drop-in program!
Oct 25
Guided Evening Tour of The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore
Wednesday, October 29
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join a Frick gallery facilitator for an after-hours deeper exploration of The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore.
Oct 29
Act 48 Educator Workshop: The Scandinavian Home
Saturday, November 1
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
This Act 48 educator workshop explores the complex history and art of Scandinavian folktales and folklore through storytelling and cultural understanding.
Nov 1
Tales from the Galleries: Legend and Lore of Scandinavia
Wednesday, November 5
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Immerse yourself in tales of trolls, fairies and Viking gods in this special program exploring Nordic folklore and culture through vivid storytelling.
Nov 5
Panel Discussion: Preserving Gilded Age Pittsburgh
Thursday, November 6
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
On November 6, hear from staff of two organizations, The Frick Pittsburgh and Rivers of Steel, as they discuss how they preserve their historic sites.
Nov 6
Forest Bathing: Mindful Nature Experience
Saturday, November 8
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Visit The Scandinavian Home exhibition and reconnect with nature through a slow, restorative experience facilitated by certified forest bathing practitioners from the Frick Environmental Center.
Nov 8
Air-Dry Clay Workshop: Gnome Homes
Sunday, November 9
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Join local clay artist Elizabeth Wells to create your own one-of-a-kind gnome home, fairy garden, or enchanted dwelling with a Scandinavian folklore twist.
Nov 9
Guided Evening Tour of The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore
Wednesday, November 12
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join a Frick gallery facilitator for an after-hours deeper exploration of The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore.
Nov 12
Holiday Photo Sessions at Clayton
Saturday, November 15
For the first time ever, take your holiday photos on Clayton's enclosed porch with a professional photographer!
Nov 15
Member Preview Tours: Home for the Holidays at Clayton
Tuesday, November 18
11:00 AM - 3:00 AM
11:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Frick Pittsburgh members are invited to enjoy early access to the Clayton holiday tour before the house opens to the general public on November 22.
Nov 18
An Evening in Clayton: Behind-the-Scenes at the Holidays
Wednesday, November 19
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join Frick Curatorial staff for a festive evening in Clayton! This unique experience offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the holiday tour comes to life.
Nov 19
Home for the Holidays at Clayton
Saturday, November 22
10:15 AM - 3:30 PM
10:15 AM - 3:30 PM
Celebrate the season and take in the cheerful atmosphere of a home decked for the holidays on a specialty tour of Clayton!
Nov 22
Holiday High Tea
Tuesday, November 25
Get in the holiday spirit with a cozy festive tea at The Cafe at The Frick! Enjoy holiday favorites and tastes of the season as we welcome the winter weather.
Nov 25
Members Holiday Sip & Shop
Saturday, December 6
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Calling all Frick Pittsburgh members! Celebrate the season with us on Saturday, December 7 with brunch, drinks, music, and special Museum Store discounts.
Dec 6
Nordic Noel: A Handbell Concert at the Frick
Saturday, December 6
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
On December 6, enjoy a holiday concert featuring the Ring Pittsburgh handbell ensemble, inspired by The Frick Pittsburgh's exhibition, "The Scandinavian Home."
Dec 6
Saint Nicholas to Father Christmas to Santa Claus: The Artistic Evolution of a Christmas Icon
Sunday, December 7
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
To celebrate the holiday season, Dr. Kahren Jones Arbitman will entertain the audience with an illustrated history of Santa Claus.
Dec 7
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