Tours

Hours of Operation

The Nationality Rooms Visitor Center is open during the following hours:

Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday CLOSED*
Wednesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm*
Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

*Some guided tours are available outside of the Nationality and Heritage Rooms Visitor Center operating hours. Click the Schedule a Guided Tour button to see availability.

Nationality & Heritage Rooms Visitor Center
+1-412-624-6000, Option 1
nationalityroomstours@pitt.edu

Touring

When the building is open for classes (weekdays during the Fall and Spring semesters), visitors to the Cathedral of Learning may be able to look into empty Nationality and Heritage Rooms at no cost.

  • Guided tours remain in effect and have a per person admission associated with them.
  • During academic breaks the Rooms are locked and only available by a guided tour.
  • Please note that weekend access to Nationality and Heritage Rooms is only by guided tour.

You may experience the rooms through one of the following options:

Guided Tours

A variety of themes, tour lengths, and times are offered. Details are available on the booking page.

Virtual Tours

Interactive virtual tours are available on request via Zoom. Use the button below to learn more about pricing, content, and to schedule a virtual tour.

Location

Cathedral of Learning
4200 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

The Nationality and Heritage Rooms Visitor Center is located on the first floor of the Cathedral of Learning and is accessible without stairs. A wheelchair-accessible entrance is located on the Heinz Chapel facing side of the building (to the left of the 5th avenue entrance). Guests are invited to direct specific questions and needs with the Visitor Services staff by writing to nationalityroomstours@pitt.edu or calling 412-624-6000 and selecting option 1.