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It's a beautiful day in our neighborhood.
Travel to the “Neighborhood of Make Believe” to see iconic artifacts up-close from the beloved children’s television show that was filmed right here in Pittsburgh.
Vintage Pittsburgh
Old is new again at the History Center’s ninth annual Vintage Pittsburgh retro fair!
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March 26
Once More Under the Clock: Remembering Kaufmann’s
Kaufmann’s Department Store holds a special place in Pittsburgh memory.
Tickets Required
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April 8
African American Genealogy Workshop “Genealogy and Migration Stories”
Explore your roots in the African American Genealogy Workshop, “Genealogy and Migration Stories.”
Tickets Required
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April 11
“Bryce Glass” Book Launch
Join authors Debra M. Coulson and Harley N. Trice for the launch of their book, “Bryce Glass: Art and Novelty in Nineteenth-Century Pittsburgh.”
Tickets Required
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April 12
An Evening with Buzz Bissinger
Join Pulitzer Prize winning author Buzz Bissinger for a special evening discussion at the History Center.
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.