Stephen Foster Memorial
The Stephen Collins Foster Memorial is a performing arts center and museum which houses the Stephen Foster Archives at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. It dates back to 1937. A short trip away is Acrisure Stadium, 3.3 mi off.
A museum inside Pittsburgh
You can stay in Pittsburgh
Stephen Foster Memorial is inside Pittsburgh, which has 82 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1937
Stephen Foster Memorial dates from 1937. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Stephen Foster Memorial
The Stephen Collins Foster Memorial is a performing arts center and museum which houses the Stephen Foster Archives at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. It is dedicated to the life and works of American songwriter Stephen Foster.
It is a contributing property to the Schenley Farms National Historic District, is designated as a Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historical Landmark, and is a landmark whose significance is designated by a Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Historical Marker. It is located along Forbes Avenue in the Oakland neighborhood on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh, often referred to as Pitt.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1937
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places contributing property (1983) · Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmark (1973) · Pennsylvania state historical marker (1958)
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.7K a year
Bases for Stephen Foster Memorial
To stay close, try Pittsburgh (82) and West Mifflin (8).
- 1Acrisure Stadium
- 2Fort Duquesne
- 3PNC Park
- 4PPG Paints Arena
- 5Kennywood
- 6Fort Pitt
- 7Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Stephen Foster Memorial | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | in town | — | 82 67 hotels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground | 307,632 | $206K | D |
| West Mifflin | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 8 8 hotels | 18,707 | $152K | C− |
| Green Tree | 6 mi west | 10 min | 7 7 hotels | 4,672 | $252K | A |
| Monroeville | 10 mi east | 15 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 motel | 27,685 | $210K | C |
| Robinson Township | 10 mi west | 15 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 motel | 15,735 | $293K | B− |
| Moon Township | 14 mi west | 20 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 26,756 | $293K | A− |
| Ross Township | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 6 6 hotels | 32,218 | $269K | C |
| Harmar Township | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 7 7 hotels | 2,998 | $206K | C |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Stephen Foster Memorial
Pair a visit with these, within 46 miles.
Big draw13 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
23 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
Big draw45 mi MuseumFallingwater
33 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
42 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints Arena
56 mi Theme parkKennywood
63 mi LandmarkFort Pitt
7in town MuseumCarnegie Museum of Natural History386K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Pitt: Downtown_Pittsburgh_May_2008.jpg: Allie Caufield derivative work: GrapedApe (tal, CC BY 2.0 · Carnegie Museum of Natural History: User:Piotrus, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Good to know about Stephen Foster Memorial
Is Stephen Foster Memorial in Pittsburgh?
Yes. It’s inside Pittsburgh, PA.
When is the best time to visit Stephen Foster Memorial?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
What is the closest airport to Stephen Foster Memorial?
Pittsburgh (PIT), about 15 miles away.
Where should I stay near Stephen Foster Memorial?
Pittsburgh (in town, 82 places to stay), West Mifflin (7 mi, 8 places to stay) and Green Tree (6 mi, 7 places to stay).
Tips from people in Pittsburgh
There are no tips yet, so start one in Pittsburgh’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.