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The Senator John Heinz History Center is located in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District, home to a wide variety of restaurants and shops. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Glass: Shattering Notions

March 15th

Heinz History Center

Long before being known as the Steel City, Pittsburgh was America's Glass City. The Glass exhibit showcases the beauty, science, utility and technology of Western Pennsylvania glass over the past 200 years.

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People walk through a brightly lit museum exhibit featuring a large artificial tree, colorful display panels, and interactive areas; a woman holds a young childs hand as they explore the exhibit together.

Glass: Shattering Notions

Exhibit

Heinz History Center

Long before being known as the Steel City, Pittsburgh was America's Glass City. The Glass exhibit showcases the beauty, science, utility and technology of Western Pennsylvania glass over the past 200 years.

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  • Aerial illustration showing the East Liberty Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, characterized by its prominent Gothic architectural features such as pointed arches and a tall spire; the church is centrally positioned with surrounding city streets and tall modern buildings.

    Detre Library & Archives

    Open Wednesday – Saturday and free to all visitors, the Library & Archives is accessible to researchers, students, and the general public.

  • A life-size statue of a football player wearing a Pittsburgh Steelers uniform stands in a brightly lit sports museum room. Behind the statue, there is a wall with numerous plaques and signs, including one that reads Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.

    Museum Collections

    We collect materials, both artifacts and archives, that document the lives of Western Pennsylvanians over the past 250 years.

  • Four smiling children lean playfully out the open doorway of a vintage cream and red trolley marked Pittsburgh. The trolley is located indoors, with brick walls and storefronts visible in the background, resembling a historical city street scene inside a museum setting.

    Family Fun

    From the interactive Discovery Place exhibit to the original set and puppets from “Mister Rogers,” the History Center is fun for the whole family!

  • Historic postcard illustration of Fifth Avenue High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, depicting a large red-brick building in Gothic architectural style with arched windows and towers; several people are walking outside the building, and an American flag is flying on the roof.

    Smithsonian in Pittsburgh

    Explore Smithsonian artifacts at the History Center and learn more about the museum’s Smithsonian connection.

  • Aerial illustration showing the East Liberty Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, characterized by its prominent Gothic architectural features such as pointed arches and a tall spire; the church is centrally positioned with surrounding city streets and tall modern buildings.

    Detre Library & Archives

    Open Wednesday – Saturday and free to all visitors, the Library & Archives is accessible to researchers, students, and the general public.

  • A life-size statue of a football player wearing a Pittsburgh Steelers uniform stands in a brightly lit sports museum room. Behind the statue, there is a wall with numerous plaques and signs, including one that reads Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.

    Museum Collections

    We collect materials, both artifacts and archives, that document the lives of Western Pennsylvanians over the past 250 years.

  • Four smiling children lean playfully out the open doorway of a vintage cream and red trolley marked Pittsburgh. The trolley is located indoors, with brick walls and storefronts visible in the background, resembling a historical city street scene inside a museum setting.

    Family Fun

    From the interactive Discovery Place exhibit to the original set and puppets from “Mister Rogers,” the History Center is fun for the whole family!

  • Historic postcard illustration of Fifth Avenue High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, depicting a large red-brick building in Gothic architectural style with arched windows and towers; several people are walking outside the building, and an American flag is flying on the roof.

    Smithsonian in Pittsburgh

    Explore Smithsonian artifacts at the History Center and learn more about the museum’s Smithsonian connection.

A large crowd is gathered in a park, watching as a giant American flag with 13 stars is raised on a flagpole. The scene is surrounded by green trees, and people are wearing summer clothing.

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Heinz History Center

The History Center has interactive exhibits for all ages, designed to educate and entertain.

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