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About Mattress Factory Museum of Contemporary Art

Welcome to the Mattress Factory Museum of Contemporary Art, a cornerstone of Pittsburgh’s Mexican War Streets. This versatile venue comprises three buildings on a campus that includes facilities at 500 Sampsonia Way and the main address at 509 Jacksonia Street. It’s a space where contemporary art comes to life through immersive installations and rotating exhibitions by prominent artists, including long-running works by Yayoi Kusama and James Turrell. Whether you’re planning a visit or an event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you secure your plans with ease.

Seating and configurations vary by space and event. The Lobby accommodates about 125 seated (200 in cocktail style) with access to gallery spaces, while the Winifred Lutz Garden supports roughly 150 guests in cocktail-style setups. There isn’t a single fixed seating chart, as arrangements shift depending on the exhibition and program. Free on-site parking is available in the 505 Jacksonia Street lot (the lot is locked at closing). The museum is accessible by Port Authority buses, with walking and biking routes noted in the Plan Your Visit section. Nearby hotels offer convenient stays for out-of-town visitors, and we recommend our affiliate partners for trusted hotel and dining options as you plan your trip. Don’t forget to check event details for rescheduled dates or special programs like Garden Party MAKE/BELIEVE and Friday Night Special.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: 509 Jacksonia Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (main campus); the museum campus comprises three buildings including facilities at 500 Sampsonia Way; parking lot address is 505 Jacksonia Street.
  • Venue type and capacity: Contemporary art museum with multiple spaces; Lobby holds about 125 seated or 200 in cocktail style; Winifred Lutz Garden holds about 150 in cocktail style.
  • Seating/chart: No single fixed seating chart; configurations vary by space and event (e.g., Lobby seated 125, lobby+gallery access; Garden/courtyard spaces are flexible for cocktail-style events).
  • Parking and transit: Free on-site parking in the 505 Jacksonia St lot (lot locked at closing); accessible transit via Port Authority buses nearby.
  • Transit and directions: Located in Pittsburgh’s Mexican War Streets; walking/biking routes and nearby bus stops are listed in Plan Your Visit and FAQ sections; parking and transit details are provided on the museum site.
  • Nearby hotels: The Priory Hotel (614 Pressley Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212); Hyatt Place Pittsburgh North Shore (260 N Shore Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212); Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh-Downtown (1247 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222).
  • Notable events hosted: Garden Party MAKE/BELIEVE fundraiser (annual fundraiser in the Winifred Lutz Garden); Friday Night Special live music series; Community Fest: The Archives; long-term installations by artists such as Yayoi Kusama and James Turrell.
  • Notable artists/installations: Kusama’s Repetitive Vision and Infinity Dots Mirrored Room; James Turrell’s Danaë and related works; the museum hosts ongoing, site-specific installations and a rotating schedule of exhibitions.