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50 Years Later
This holiday season, the Sports Museum will commemorate the Immaculate Reception’s golden anniversary with exhibitions, public programs, merchandise, and more.
Holidays at the History Center
This holiday season, all kids ages 17 and under receive FREE admission to the Heinz History Center and Fort Pitt Museum, thanks to support from community partners UPMC and Howard Hanna Real Estate Services!
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December 14
From Slavery to Freedom Film Series: The One and Only Dick Gregory
Join the African American Program for a screening of “The One and Only Dick Gregory.”
Tickets Required
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December 22
Franco Harris and the Immaculate Reception: 50 Years Later
Join the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum and the Pittsburgh Steelers to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception as part of a special evening program.
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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Smithsonian Treasures
Discover Smithsonian artifacts at the History Center and learn more about the museum’s Smithsonian affiliation.
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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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Family Zone
Build bridges in the interactive Discovery Place or explore the Neighborhood of Make–Believe.
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Explore Our Collections
Thousands of artifacts and historic images, at your fingertips.
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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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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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Family Zone
Build bridges in the interactive Discovery Place or explore the Neighborhood of Make–Believe.
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Explore Our Collections
Thousands of artifacts and historic images, at your fingertips.