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Coming Soon: Pittsburgh’s Hidden History
Wander through a whimsical world of wonders inside our dynamic new exhibition, featuring a yinzsplosion of rarely and never-before-seen objects that tell stories from Pittsburgh’s past.
Discovering Your African Roots
Join Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder of African Ancestry, as she delves into the importance of finding your African roots at our annual African American Genealogy Workshop lecture on Apr. 26!
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April 24
"The Year That Made America" Book Launch
Learn the untold story behind America’s precarious path to independence.
Tickets Required
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April 27
Treasures in the Archives
Peek into the stories hidden in “Pittsburgh’s attic” during Treasures in the Archives.
Tickets Required
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April 28
Spring Educator Open House
Explore the museum and learn about History Center teacher resources.
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.