Western Pennsylvania
Sports Museum
Get in the game at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. When it comes to sports pride and sports history, no other region in the world compares.
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Fort Pitt
Museum
Step back in time at Point State Park to learn about Western Pennsylvania’s strategic role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh.
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Meadowcroft Rockshelter
and Historic Village
Experience 19,000 years of history at North America's oldest site of human habitation. Then tour three recreated villages to learn what life was like for our earliest ancestors.
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Detre Library & Archives
Explore the rich history of Western Pennsylvania as part of the region’s preeminent archival collection.
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Statements of Solidarity
From our recent struggles related to the COVID-19 pandemic to the senseless murder of African Americans, the History Center stands with our community as we strive to bring peace and unity to our region.
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Exhibits & Events

Pittsburgh’s John Kane: The Life & Art of an American Workman
Take an unprecedented deep dive into the unlikeliest of success stories.
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Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
Visit the Special Collections Gallery to see original set pieces and exclusive artifacts from "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
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Jul 2
Guided Tours: George Washington in Western Pennsylvania
Learn about fascinating stories of Pittsburgh history and enhance your museum experience on a Guided Tour at the History Center.
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Jul 2
Guided Tours: George Washington in Western Pennsylvania
Learn about fascinating stories of Pittsburgh history and enhance your museum experience on a Guided Tour at the History Center.
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Jul 3
Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate the spirit of America with historical demonstrations and period games at Meadowcroft’s 18th century frontier area and 19th century rural village.

Heinz History Center
