Living Dead Museum

Living Dead Museum The Zombie Museum in the home of DAWN OF THE DEAD, the world famous, Monroeville Mall. A celebration of Zombies in Pop-Culture. Romero's Dawn of the Dead.
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The Living Dead is a celebration of Zombies in Pop-Culture. Located in historic Monroeville Mall, location of the original film, George A. The themed attraction takes fans through a visual history of zombies in cinema. Displays of props and memorabilia are woven into a presentation featuring interactive experiences and zombie gift shopping.

We just added a bunch of LDW merchandise to the Living Dead Museum Online Store. There’s a group that includes an event ...
06/19/2026

We just added a bunch of LDW merchandise to the Living Dead Museum Online Store. There’s a group that includes an event poster, program and trading cards, as well as the shirts that sold out so fast at the event. These will be limited so hurry over and reserve yours. The shirts have a wait time to restock, the posters/program/cards and ornaments are shipping now. Thanks!

Link to store:
https://monroevillezombies.com/

Living Dead Weekend would like to give our deepest thanks to all of the incredible celebrity guests who joined us this w...
06/16/2026

Living Dead Weekend would like to give our deepest thanks to all of the incredible celebrity guests who joined us this weekend at the Monroeville Mall — the cast and crew of George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead.

All weekend long, they met fans from all over the world, signed autographs, shared their stories, took part in panels, and created some truly amazing photo op memories with everyone who came out to celebrate this legendary film.

It was an honor to have so many of them gathered together once again inside the mall where horror history was made.

We would also like to take a moment to thank and remember George A. Romero, whose vision, creativity, and legacy continue to bring us all together. This special cast and crew photo, taken around the George Romero memorial bust here in the Monroeville Mall, is a reminder of just how much his work still means to fans across the world.

Thank you to our guests, the fans, and everyone who helped make this Living Dead Weekend such an unforgettable celebration of Dawn of the Dead. 🧟‍♂️

06/16/2026

Lawrence DeVincentz wrapped up his final Monroeville Mall Dawn of the Dead filming locations tour of the weekend on Sunday, giving fans one last unforgettable walk through horror history.

Before the tour began, Lawrence introduced some of the amazing Living Dead Weekend staff to the crowd — the people who help make this event possible.

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06/14/2026

The vendor rooms are packed with Living Dead Weekend treasures! 🧟‍♂️🛍️

From collectibles and artwork to horror merch, memorabilia, and more, there’s plenty for fans to discover here at the Monroeville Mall.

There’s still one day left — Sunday is the final day of Living Dead Weekend! If you haven’t made it out yet, come visit the mall, meet the guests, check out the vendors, and be part of this amazing weekend celebrating Dawn of the Dead and the fans who keep it alive.

Don’t miss your last chance to join us at the Monroeville Mall this Sunday!

06/13/2026

Step inside the Monroeville Mall and walk through horror history… 🧟‍♂️

During Living Dead Weekend, fans joined Lawrence DeVincentz for his world-famous Dawn of the Dead Filming Locations Tour, exploring the legendary mall where George A. Romero’s classic came to life.

From familiar spots seen on screen to special mall locations not normally accessible to the public, Lawrence takes fans on an unforgettable journey through one of the most iconic filming locations in horror history.

A must-do experience for every Dawn of the Dead fan at Living Dead Weekend! 🧟‍♀️🛍️

06/13/2026

🎤 Happening right now at Living Dead Weekend!

Fans are gathered inside the legendary Monroeville Mall for a very special Dawn of the Dead panel talk featuring three of the film’s iconic heroes:

Gaylen Ross, Ken Foree, and Scott Reiniger.

Hosted by Brian Steward, this panel brings Fran, Peter, and Roger together to share stories, memories, and behind-the-scenes moments from George A. Romero’s classic — right here in the mall where Dawn of the Dead was filmed.

Living Dead Weekend is underway now at Monroeville Mall, with panels, guests, photo ops, autographs, vendors, and plenty of undead history still to come.

Come join us and be part of the celebration! 🧟‍♂️

06/13/2026

🧟‍♂️ It’s Saturday, Day Two of The Living Dead Weekend, and we are underway inside the legendary Monroeville Mall!

We’re kicking off the day in true Dawn of the Dead style with our special Hero Bench Photo Op, featuring the three heroes of George A. Romero’s classic:

Gaylen Ross, Ken Foree, and Scott Reiniger.

Fran, Peter, and Roger — together again in the mall where Dawn of the Dead was filmed.

This is a truly special photo op for fans, bringing together three of the film’s most iconic survivors right here at Monroeville Mall.

Living Dead Weekend is happening now — come join us for a full day of guests, photo ops, autographs, vendors, and Dawn of the Dead history!

06/12/2026

🩸 Michael D. Lies leaves his mark on the Maul of the Dead! 🧟‍♂️

This weekend at Living Dead Weekend, we’re celebrating Dawn of the Dead right where it all happened — inside the legendary Monroeville Mall, the filming location of George A. Romero’s horror classic.

Michael D. Lies, who appears in Dawn of the Dead during the WGON TV studio scenes at the start of the film, joined us inside the Living Dead Museum to add his red handprints to our “Maul of the Dead” display.

A bloody brilliant addition to the wall, and another special piece of Dawn of the Dead history preserved here in the mall where the dead still walk.

Come meet Michael D. Lies this weekend at Living Dead Weekend! 🧟‍♂️🩸

Living Dead Weekend Friday Ticketing Check-In! Very important information about today’s ticket check-in:In order to exp...
06/12/2026

Living Dead Weekend Friday Ticketing Check-In! Very important information about today’s ticket check-in:

In order to expedite the ticketing procedure for all the different levels of tickets, we have a staggered schedule for checkin tomorrow.

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Only attendees who have pre-purchased a Friday NOON Mall Tour may check in during this hour.

11:00 AM to NOON: Only VIP PASS holders AND anyone who has a Friday NOON Mall Tour may checkin during this hour.

NOON to 1:00: Only VIP PASS holders may checkin during this hour.

1:00 PM and forward: All tickets types will be allowed to checkin.

Remember, only VIP pass holders will be allowed into the vendor halls between the hours of NOON and 2:00 PM.

All general admission ticket holders will get access to the halls beginning at 2:00 PM

The ticket booth is on the lower level at the edge of Romero Court, near the Dick’s Sporting Goods store.

Everybody of all ticket types must report to this ticketing booth before they can begin to do anything at all at the weekend, including all tours, movie screening, and anything else. You must get your admission ticket here.

PHOTO OP Tickets can be obtained in Hall B after your admission, tickets and other add-on tickets are checked in at the regular ticket booth.

Another very important thing, every attendee must have an admission ticket, that means either a VIP ticket, 3-day weekend ticket, or single day ticket. Any tour ticket or movie screening ticket is simply an add-on to the admission ticket and you will not be able to participate in those events without a proper admission ticket to the overall event.

All general admission tickets are available at the ticket booth, you do not need to purchase them on the EventBrite ticket site. 

One final warning: do not attempt to report to the tour start location or the movie theater for a screening without first obtaining these physical tickets at the main ticket booth. Your QR codes on your phone or anything else are meaningless at the tour location and the movie theater. You must have already obtained physical tickets. If this happens, you will be turned away and sent back to the ticketing booth, and possibly will miss the beginning of the event.

Making a very rare appearance for the Living Dead Weekend's once-in-a-lifetime DAWN OF THE DEAD cast & crew reunion is J...
06/12/2026

Making a very rare appearance for the Living Dead Weekend's once-in-a-lifetime DAWN OF THE DEAD cast & crew reunion is JIM BALAWAJDER! Jim holds the unique distinction of being the only zombie in the mall to be killed prior to our heroes' arrival. Fans will remember him from the scene where Peter and Roger restore power to the mall. Having been dispatched at the entrance to an escalator, Jim's inert zombie co**se receives an uxexpected ride to the mall's upper level, accompanied by comical slide whistle Muzak.

Jim is the cousin of Denise Kiss and so he was recruited by her along with other family members and friends to appear as extras in George Romero's living dead masterpiece. While on location, the production staff needed an extra to play a very specific role: a dead zombie. They were looking for someone who would only be on set for a single day to avoid any potential continuity errors with returning actors. Jim volunteered for the part and stepped to perform the somewhat dangerous act of lying motionless upon a moving escalator.

Jim Balawajder will only be appearing on Friday, June 12 at The Living Dead Weekend. Be sure not to miss your chance to meet the escalator zombie!

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248 Monroeville Mall
Monroeville, PA
15146

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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