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Free Admission for Kids this Fall
From September through November, all kids aged 17 and under will receive free admission to the History Center and Fort Pitt Museum, thanks to support from community partners UPMC and UPMC Health Plan.
Hometown-Homegrown
Enjoy a taste of the ‘Burgh at the Heinz History Center’s tenth annual Hometown-Homegrown™ food festival on Nov. 4, presented in partnership with GoodTaste! Pittsburgh®!
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October 14
RAD Days: Fort Pitt Museum
Receive free admission to the Fort Pitt Museum as part of RAD Days!
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October 25
From Slavery to Freedom Film Series Presents "East of Liberty: The Fear of Us"
Join the African American Program for a free virtual screening of “East of Liberty: The Fear of Us.”
Tickets Required
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October 28
Insider Tour with Dr. James M. Adovasio
Join Dr. Adovasio on an Insider Tour of the Meadowcroft Rockshelter.
Tickets Required
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October 29
Stories from Pittsburgh’s Chinatown
Join the History Center for a rich celebration of stories from Pittsburgh’s Chinatown.
Tickets Required
Preserving Pittsburgh’s Memories
Research family history, explore historic images, and search thousands of documents in the Detre Library & Archives at the History Center. Open Wednesday through Saturday and free to all visitors.
More than a ketchup museum.
The Heinz History Center is Pittsburgh’s people museum. We share the inspiring stories of Western Pennsylvania’s people who have helped change the course of American history. See for yourself.
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Kids & Families
Build bridges in the interactive Discovery Place or explore the Neighborhood of Make–Believe.
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Unique Pittsburgh Gifts
From exclusive Heinz merch to the Mister Rogers kindness collection, find the perfect Pittsburgh gift at the Museum Shop.
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Smithsonian Treasures
Discover Smithsonian artifacts at the History Center and learn more about the museum’s Smithsonian affiliation.
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Explore Our Collections
Thousands of artifacts and historic images, at your fingertips.
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Kids & Families
Build bridges in the interactive Discovery Place or explore the Neighborhood of Make–Believe.
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Unique Pittsburgh Gifts
From exclusive Heinz merch to the Mister Rogers kindness collection, find the perfect Pittsburgh gift at the Museum Shop.
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Smithsonian Treasures
Discover Smithsonian artifacts at the History Center and learn more about the museum’s Smithsonian affiliation.
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Explore Our Collections
Thousands of artifacts and historic images, at your fingertips.