PITTSBURGH \u2014 The Children\u2019s Museum of Pittsburgh will offer free admission for all visitors on Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. <\/p>\n
The event celebrates the museum being named the No. 1 children\u2019s museum in the country<\/a> by the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers\u2019 Choice Awards. The museum reached the top ranking this year after placing second for the previous three years. <\/p>\n The free admission day also coincides with the birthday of Fred Rogers, whose legacy remains a central focus of the museum\u2019s interactive exhibits and programs.<\/p>\n RELATED COVERAGE >>> \u2018Museum Week\u2019 proclaimed in Pittsburgh as local museums rank among nation\u2019s best<\/a><\/p>\n The museum attributes its distinct identity and recent ranking to its ongoing partnership with Rogers Productions. <\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re proud that Fred\u2019s incredible legacy of understanding and kindness informs our daily work and continues through our relationship with Rogers Productions,\u201d Executive Director Jane Werner said. <\/p>\n Guests can visit several exhibits inspired by the late television host, including the Kindness Gallery. This space allows visitors to view one of Rogers\u2019 sweaters and listen to Daniel Tiger\u2019s Strategy Songs while practicing everyday acts of kindness. <\/p>\n The museum also houses original puppets from \u201cMister Rogers\u2019 Neighborhood,\u201d such as King Friday XIII, Queen Sara Saturday, Henrietta Pussycat and Daniel Striped Tiger. <\/p>\n An interactive portrait experience by artist Wayne Brezinka, titled \u201cMister Rogers: Just The Way You Are,\u201d is also on display.<\/p>\n Download the FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n \u00a92026 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n