Discover the artistry and innovation of southwestern Pennsylvania’s rich heritage on a Rivers of Steel tour!
Tours
Staff, visitors, and site worker safety is our top priority at the Carrie Furnaces National Historic Landmark. The 118-year-old site requires ongoing stabilization and historic preservation, and we restrict access to sections of the site as needed on a regular basis. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we preserve this exceptional industrial destination for future generations. You can learn about access restrictions by talking with our staff prior to your tour at 412-464-4020, #0 or in-person upon arrival. If you decide to reschedule your visit, we will refund your tickets..
Industrial Tour
Connect with Pittsburgh’s steel industry heritage on this guided tour of the Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark. Tours highlight the site’s iron-making technology, its workers, and their culture.
Guided Machine Shop Tours
Step back in time to the early 1900s and discover the artistry of handcrafted manufacturing!
Arts & Grounds Tour
Take an insider’s tour of the Carrie Blast Furnaces. Discover for yourself how this postindustrial site has become a creative muse for so many . . . and experience the famous deer sculpture that set it in motion!
The Black Experience at the Carrie Furnaces
Join Rivers of Steel this summer for a special tour of the Carrie Blast Furnaces that connects the landmark with the legacy of the Great Migration.
Carrie: After Dark
Join Rivers of Steel for a paranormal and historical exploration of the Carrie Blast Furnaces.
Hands-On Graffiti Tour at the Carrie Blast Furnaces
Join Rivers of Steel for a tour of the international collection of graffiti murals located at the Carrie Blast Furnaces.
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