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RAD Summer Staycation

This summer, some of Pittsburgh’s favorite attractions will offer more than 100,000 free admissions. All you need is an Allegheny County library card and a RAD Pass reservation.

Visit RADpass.org to book your spot today.

Only a fraction of the 100,000+ tickets that will be available this summer have been reserved, see our May 3 update for more information.

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WHO'S INVOLVED?

Ticket offers from many of Pittsburgh’s favorite attractions will begin to appear on RADPass.org starting May 1 for admission days that start May 15. During the run of RAD Summer Staycation through the end of August, these attractions will provide more than 100,000 free tickets:

  • The Andy Warhol Museum
  • Carnegie Museum of Art
  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History
  • Carnegie Science Center
  • Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
  • The Frick Pittsburgh*
  • Heinz History Center
  • Mattress Factory
  • National Aviary*
  • Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens*
  • Pittsburgh Botanic Garden*
  • Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
  • Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum*

*Attractions with asterisks will begin their ticket offers later this month.

BOOKING YOUR TICKETS

Free “family four-packs” of tickets through the RAD Summer Staycation will be replenished with new dates throughout the summer. They can be booked and redeemed by following a four-step process at RADPass.org:

  1. Log in with your Allegheny County library card number and PIN.
  2. Browse for passes by date or by venue.
  3. Reserve your pass.
  4. Print your RAD Pass or download it to your mobile device.

When offers begin to appear at RADPass.org on May 1, guests are encouraged to be courteous to other RAD Pass users: only book a reservation that you plan to use on the selected date. If you find you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation to open up spots for others.

In addition to reservable free tickets at these attractions, the RAD Summer Staycation will serve as a “one-stop shop” for people to explore free experiences at regional assets throughout the summer. RADworkshere.org will feature a calendar of fun opportunities ranging from free concerts and movies at regional parks to summertime festivals and events throughout Allegheny County.

P.S. While attractions participating in RAD Summer Staycation will not host a traditional “RAD Day” this year – instead shifting those free admissions from the fall to the summer – RAD Days will remain focused on fan-favorite free events and experiences, including music and theater performances, behind-the-scenes stadium tours, arts classes, family open houses and more.

RAD Summer Staycation passes are now open for booking.

Visit RADPass.org from May through August, as more opportunities will be replenished throughout the summer.

Check out RADPass.org to book your spot

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I obtain free tickets during RAD Summer Staycation?

You must have a valid Allegheny County library card in order to book tickets through RAD Pass, which is run by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh on a grant from RAD. Please visit radpass.org/faq/ for step-by-step details on reserving a pass.

 

How do I get a library card?

You can apply online at this link or visit your local library in person with valid ID and proof of current address.

 

Will I get free admission just by showing my library card?

No. To obtain a free admission, you must reserve your tickets in advance at RADpass.org. You must show a downloaded or printed RAD Pass (along with a valid ID) at your chosen attraction to gain admission.

 

Is RAD Pass available for me if I live outside Allegheny County?

No. As our RAD entities are funded by an Allegheny County sales tax, the RAD Pass program is for Allegheny County residents and accessed with an Allegheny County library card.

 

How do I know if my library is an Allegheny County library?

The Allegheny County Library Association includes 46 public libraries with more than 70 locations. You can visit aclalibraries.org to see a full list.

 

Do I need to get a physical RAD Pass from my library?

No. All RAD Pass reservations must be booked online at RADpass.org. Many Allegheny County libraries also offer Experience Kits that are available for patrons to check out, often including passes to a local museum. We encourage you to ask your local library about Experience Kits for 2024. RAD Pass is a different program that involves online reservations.

 

How many tickets will I get with a RAD Pass?

Most RAD Summer Staycation offers will be for a “Family 4-Pack” of tickets to a single attraction. The RAD Pass holder must be in the party for admission.

 

What if I want to bring a group of more than 4 people?

Another member of your party will have to obtain a RAD Pass for the same location and date. If another RAD Pass is unavailable, you can purchase additional tickets from the attraction you are visiting. If you are seeking tickets for a group of 10 or more (including field trips), please contact the attraction directly to ask about Group Tickets or Educational Visits.

 

Can I give my RAD Pass reservation to someone else?

No. The reservation is for use only by the person named and only on the date specified. Unauthorized duplication or transfer of the reservation may prevent your admittance to the attraction.

 

Are there limits on booking RAD Pass reservations?

Yes. You may only book each attraction once with RAD Pass during the RAD Summer Staycation. Your account is also limited to three (3) active reservations at any given time.

 

The attraction I want to visit is fully booked. Did I lose my chance?

RAD-funded attractions will be replenishing ticket offers throughout the summer, eventually offering a total of more than 100,000 tickets through the program. We encourage you to check back regularly as more dates will become available through August 31.

 

What if I’m not able to visit the attraction on the reserved date?

RAD Summer Staycation offers are limited. Please be courteous to other RAD Pass users: only book a reservation that you plan to use on the selected date. If you find you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation to open up spots for others.

 

I’m on food assistance. Is there another discount for me?

Yes. RAD Summer Staycation attractions (with the exception of the National Aviary and Heinz History Center) are also participants in Museums For All, a nationwide program providing reduced-cost admission to individuals who show their EBT card with valid ID. You can visit museums4all.org to learn more.

 

Will there be other free opportunities this summer beyond the ticketed attractions?

Yes. We invite you to visit radworkshere.org/events to see a calendar of free events that are open to all. RAD will be adding more free experiences to the calendar as the summer goes on.

 

What will happen with RAD Days?

We will still be hosting RAD Days 2024 in September and early October (exact dates to be determined). However, the attractions offering free tickets via RAD Summer Staycation will not host their traditional “free admission” RAD Days this fall. Instead, RAD Days will be focused on fan-favorite free events and experiences, including music and theater performances, behind-the-scenes stadium tours, arts classes, family open houses and more.

 

I have a RAD Pass question that wasn’t answered here. Where do I go?

Please visit radpass.org/faq/ for a step-by-step guide, contact your local library or fill out the Contact Form at radpass.org/contact-us/ for answers from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.