Randyland
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
About
One of the country’s most colorful landmarks, Randyland is artist Randy Gilson's own home and backyard—created by himself using paints, plants, plastic animals, yard sale finds and discarded construction materials. Visitors are invited to explore the public art displays in and around this whimsical outdoor museum which is located in the Mexican War Streets neighborhood. The area is also brimming with community gardens and features must-sees like the Mattress Factory Museum, a modern art museum which pioneered site-specific installation art. Randyland is open every day of the week and is free to visit, but donations are welcome. – Tripadvisor
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  • Hgtravl
    Marlton, New Jersey2,978 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Joy
    🌈✨🌸 Not enough words for how AMAZING & MAGICAL Randyland is 🌸🌈✨Created by a man who just wanted to bring peace, joy & light to the neighborhood. Randyland is a work of art, pure joy & a breath of fresh air to a world that can seem hard at times. Pulling down the road, the colorful beacon shines. It’s open to the public so you can get out, take photos, explore the property! So much thought went into this house/property which is covered every inch in fun colors, paint, works of art- you name it! We spent over a hour here just walking around feeling like children again. So much to look at! It’s such a good vibe here. I feel like there are so many good vibes that it shines thru the tough struggles our world & society faces. I wish I was local otherwise I would come to Randyland anytime I need a breath of fresh air & just feel real, raw, JOY that this place oozes. Randy also has a small gift shop in the back that you can purchase hand made goodies & support his art! It’s a honor system so PLEASE be honest & Venmo him for your purchase! We need more Randylands in our world. But this is a gift to Pittsburgh, its people & travelers to witness.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 5, 2024
  • Ellen_EL
    Lansing, Michigan100 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Joyful Riot of Color
    In a city with a lot of grey-- grey stone buildings, grey rivers, grey sky, Randyland stands out in vibrant colors! It is a delight to wonder around the house and courtyard and look at all the found object vignettes that Randy has painted and created. We took so many pictures!! Randy himself was not there when we visited, but we just wandered on our own. There were probably a dozen other people during the time we were there (a weekday early afternoon.) We left feeling uplifted and happy. Couple of tips: we had no trouble parking on the street, but I could see it could get difficult on a weekend. Also, Randy has thoughtfully provided a porta-john for visitors. Finally, there are locked donation bins and I hope every visitor donates for the privilege of the experience.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 24, 2024
  • Nancy A
    290 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's a fun place
    I thought Randyland was a fun place to spend a little time walking around. All the colors are amazing and the various items used around the property are great. Take a few minutes to check it out.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written July 3, 2024
  • Kay-Lynne
    Perrysburg, Ohio57 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Randyland….for open minds only!
    Wow! We got to Pittsburgh on a Tuesday, Warhol’s birthday, and the Warhol museum was closed. 😐 So….we tooled over to Randyland, and it really lifted our spirits! It’s hard to put into words the concept of this place. Misfit art, profound philosophy, weird things, kid things, misplaced things, art not yet ready for display, and concepts I want to recreate. Come here!!! The PRICE IS RIGHT, and you can get a t-shirt or a sticker too!!
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 12, 2024
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Lisa A
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
I'm glad we took the time and the walk to visit RandyLand. We had come from the Andy Warhol Museum and it took about 20 minutes to walk over. We spent about 30-40 minutes looking at the bright, funky painted "everything" in the courtyard, along the outside of the house, and the information signs in the neighborhood. The plants were in bloom, the sun was warm, and it's just a wonderful, positive vibe here. As we walked up the hill toward RandyLand, a gentleman stepped out of the courtyard and said, "Is this your first time here? I can tell by the smiles." It's free, but we put a little cash into the donation box so Randy can keep making art.
If the weather is really warm, stop a few doors down at the Mayfly Market and try their sorbet! And also wander through the "Stop and Sniff" community garden.
Written August 23, 2022
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World9,907 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2021 • Solo
... has a lot more to offer in terms of things to do or sites to see. Actually, I'm sure of it. I guess I just don't get it about what's going on here. The most positive thing that comes to mind about Randyland is that it's a muddled piece of art that deserves to be looked at and photographed. I guess the concept deserves some credit as well - take unwanted items, repair, patch, paint, display them together. It doesn't look like any thought was put into the aesthetic of what was being created. It's like whatever came along made the plan. Nothing really sticks out in my mind of what I saw here. I'm looking at some of the pictures I took right now, and the thing I like the most here is not Randyland but the building across the street. Now that's an interesting and beautiful work of street art. Most important for me about this visit was I got out of the house for a little while and got some fresh air fresh. Need to get going on that as well for today.
Written January 23, 2021
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Laocoon51
New York City, NY11 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
Randyland is near some very compelling places, in particular The National Aviary which is very impressive. Randyland is a humorous "junkyard", filled with oddities of little or no value. Randy himself is there, and frankly he is a bit of a distraction as he enjoys talking endlessly. Some people are reluctant to escape his attention as I assume that they do not want to be rude. While leaving, we ran into a local who lived less than a block away. We chatted for about 1/2 hour and he explained that the local community has mixed feelings about Randyland. On one level it is just a harmless oddity. On the otherhand, however, apparently tourists and others descend on Randyland on the weekends, blocking driveways, and otherwise annoying neighbors.
Written June 22, 2021
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Bill K
Spencerport, NY1,328 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
Having a love of this type of art, I always enjoy seeing what can come out of the creative minds of people who rummage around finding objects and turning them into art. Randy Gilson is that type of person who took some abandoned buildings, some colorful paint, found objects and created a visual landscape where he invites us to enjoy.

I know I didn't see everything but from the chairs on the fire escape that reminded me of a ferris wheel, the found objects painted and assembled to look like flowers and lollipops and the many items the artists wants us to experience make this a magical place to visit.

Great for kids (signs remind parents to pick up there toys), couples and anyone with a fun spirit.

If you ever go to Pittsburgh, this is a place I would recommend to everyone to experience. It was hard for me to leave because I wanted to explore every inch but it was very busy that day and had a good drive to the motel. Well worth the trip!
Written July 8, 2021
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Ari B
Pittsburgh, PA35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Solo
I finally went this summer to check Randyland. It is such a colorful place that feels you with energy. It is completely free, but you can leave a donation by the entrance. It’s a place made of recycling stuff or like people says….garbage!! There is so much placed in a particular way that make you smile everywhere you go. The entire building is decorated in the outside and the courtyard is where most of the stuff is for you to look at it or take as many pictures as you want. I recommend this place if you have time in your hands.
Written July 31, 2021
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Jessica C
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
We loved this interesting display of reused objects turned into art! The little details were fun and the informational signs were interesting. The kids loved it and we hung out for about half an hour, taking pictures with the art and talking about the little details. It’s free but we added to the donation box so that Randy can keep up the effort of a free, accessible, funky art spot.
Written August 22, 2022
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Ellen_EL
Lansing, MI100 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
In a city with a lot of grey-- grey stone buildings, grey rivers, grey sky, Randyland stands out in vibrant colors! It is a delight to wonder around the house and courtyard and look at all the found object vignettes that Randy has painted and created. We took so many pictures!! Randy himself was not there when we visited, but we just wandered on our own. There were probably a dozen other people during the time we were there (a weekday early afternoon.) We left feeling uplifted and happy.
Couple of tips: we had no trouble parking on the street, but I could see it could get difficult on a weekend. Also, Randy has thoughtfully provided a porta-john for visitors. Finally, there are locked donation bins and I hope every visitor donates for the privilege of the experience.
Written April 24, 2024
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Theresa P
Philadelphia, PA130 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Friends
It was a house with trash that’s been painted by an “artist”. Worth a stop but I would hate it if this guy was my neighbor. Something to see. It’s free, donations accepted and there’s items to purchase. My friends loved it.
Written July 25, 2021
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coryvb
Denver, PA23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
Definitely a must do while in Pittsburgh. It’s one of these places that you may not see everything at first so come back and see more things the next time. Randy wasn’t there that day but we still had a great time. Recommended!
Written October 19, 2022
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Gaylen Bradwarren
Pittsburgh, PA4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
Hard to describe - some things you just need to see for yourself. Authentically Pgh for sure. The north side is a great source for alternative and unusual artwork - combine this with a visit to Mattress Factory or Andy Warhol museum
Written October 7, 2022
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