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Holidays at the History Center
This holiday season, the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh is offering FREE admission for kids aged 17 and under now through Dec. 31, 2023, at the History Center, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, and Fort Pitt Museum. Free admission for kids is generously supported by community partners UPMC and UPMC Health Plan (November) and Howard Hanna Real Estate Services (December).
20% Off Gift Memberships
Now through Dec. 31, save 20% on any new or gift membership! Everyone who purchases a membership will automatically be entered win a special Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum basket, complete with two tickets to a Pittsburgh Penguins game!
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December 9
Batch-A-Toys Drive
Join the Best of the Batch Foundation for the annual Batch-A-Toys drive at the History Center.
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December 10
Jewish Genealogical Resources in France
Waves of French-Jewish immigrants came to North America.
Tickets Required
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December 13
From Slavery to Freedom Film Series Presents: "The Great Flood"
Join the African American Program for a free virtual screening of “The Great Flood.”
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.