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Building the Next Chapter of Pittsburgh’s Story

History For All

Heinz History Center

Explore the Heinz History Center’s campaign to expand the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh with new exhibits and spaces for learning and connection.

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Chill Out This Summer at Planet Ice

Exhibit

Heinz History Center

Journey through Earth’s prehistoric past in Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages, an immersive new exhibition that uncovers how the ice age shaped our world and its people.

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Preserving Pittsburgh’s Memories

Detre Library & Archives

Heinz History Center

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. 

Research & Explore

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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  • A man and a young girl enthusiastically interact with a colorful exhibit at the Heinz History Center; the man smiles while the girl, dressed in a blue dress, points at the display. Other visitors and museum exhibits appear in the background.

    Kids & Families

    Build bridges in the interactive Discovery Place or explore the Neighborhood of Make–Believe.  

  • Various black and gold Pittsburgh sports merchandise from the History Center Museum Shop.

    Unique Pittsburgh Gifts

    From exclusive Heinz merch to the Mister Rogers kindness collection, find the perfect Pittsburgh gift at the Museum Shop.

  • Two people stand in front of a vintage military Jeep displayed indoors against brick walls, reading an informational plaque.

    Smithsonian Treasures

    Discover Smithsonian artifacts at the History Center and learn more about the museum’s Smithsonian affiliation. 

  • Two women wearing striped aprons and white caps prepare and pack vegetables at a table labeled Heinz, surrounded by bowls of produce and glass jars, a historical food processing scene.

    Explore Our Collections

    Thousands of artifacts and historic images, at your fingertips.

  • A man and a young girl enthusiastically interact with a colorful exhibit at the Heinz History Center; the man smiles while the girl, dressed in a blue dress, points at the display. Other visitors and museum exhibits appear in the background.

    Kids & Families

    Build bridges in the interactive Discovery Place or explore the Neighborhood of Make–Believe.  

  • Various black and gold Pittsburgh sports merchandise from the History Center Museum Shop.

    Unique Pittsburgh Gifts

    From exclusive Heinz merch to the Mister Rogers kindness collection, find the perfect Pittsburgh gift at the Museum Shop.

  • Two people stand in front of a vintage military Jeep displayed indoors against brick walls, reading an informational plaque.

    Smithsonian Treasures

    Discover Smithsonian artifacts at the History Center and learn more about the museum’s Smithsonian affiliation. 

  • Two women wearing striped aprons and white caps prepare and pack vegetables at a table labeled Heinz, surrounded by bowls of produce and glass jars, a historical food processing scene.

    Explore Our Collections

    Thousands of artifacts and historic images, at your fingertips.