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One of only two major arts institutions in the world named for Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright and Pittsburgh native August Wilson, the August Wilson Center for African American Culture engages regional and national audiences in its mission of preserving, presenting, interpreting, celebrating and shaping the art, culture and history of African Americans in Western Pennsylvania and people of African descent throughout the world.
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From its new home in a vibrant Cultural District, the sleekly modern August Wilson Center offers multiple exhibition galleries, a 486-seat theater for performances in all genres, an education center for classes, lectures and hands-on learning, and dazzling spaces for community programs and events. The Center is a place like no other for experiencing theater, dance, music, history, film, literature, visual art, interactive education and spectacular entertainment, all under one roof.
HOURS and ADMISSION Tuesday through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Additional Hours on Performance Days Mondays, Sundays & Major Holidays: Closed For a full list of upcoming shows at the August Wilson Center, visit our calendar page |
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August Wilson Center Seating ChartDownload a detailed seating chart (Requires Adobe Acrobat) |
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Upcoming Events at the August Wilson CenterFor a full list of upcoming shows at the August Wilson Center, visit our calendar page |
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Directions to the August Wilson Center980 Liberty Ave | Pittsburgh, PA | 15222Public Transportation: Port Authority Buses, "T" Services and InclinesFor schedules, rates and general information about these services, visit Port Authority's Downtown Service Center at 534 Smithfield Street or call 412.442.2000, or visit http://www.portauthority.org. Please note that the Port Authority buses are free for travel within the downtown zone until 7 PM; the "T" is always free downtown.Driving Directions from Google Maps |
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