Hours
Admission
Address
Contact Us
Guidelines
Brochure
The Thomas & Katherine Detre Library & Archives, located on the History Center's sixth floor, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Other hours are by appointment.
Adults: $15
Senior Citizens (62+): $13
Retired & Active Duty Military: $6
Students with a valid school ID: $6
Children ages 6-17: $6
Children ages 5 and under: Free
History Center Members: Free
All rates include admission to the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, the Detre Library & Archives, and all exhibitions at the History Center. Admission to the Library & Archives is free for researchers with valid school ID including students, teachers, and staff.
Fort Pitt Museum
Adults: $6
Senior Citizens (62+): $5
Students with a valid school ID: $3
Children ages 6-17: $3
Children age 5 and under: Free
History Center Members: Free
Admission to the Library & Archives is free for researchers with a valid school ID including: students, teachers, and staff.
Address
Senator John Heinz History Center
Library & Archives Division
1212 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Map Address)
Contact Us
Phone Number: 412-454-6364
E-mail Address: library@heinzhistorycenter.org
The Library & Archives will answer brief e-mail inquiries free of charge. For more extensive research we offer a research service. Click here for more information.
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Guidelines
Professional librarians and archivists are available to assist patrons with genealogical and historical research. The reference staff will provide instruction, as needed, and assist patrons with their research needs.
Patrons are asked to register upon entering the Reading Room and to place briefcases, handbags, and coats in nearby lockers. Personal computers are permitted in the Library & Archives, but use of cameras and video equipment is prohibited without permission.
Brochure
Click here for an easy-to-use, printable Library & Archives brochure.
