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Planet Ice Member Preview

Event Information

Date & Time
Friday, Jun. 12, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh PA, 15222
Ticketing Invitation only event. Free for members and sponsors.
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Be among the first to explore the History Center’s new exhibition, Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages, at this exclusive member preview.

Journey through Earth’s prehistoric past and discover how the ice age has shaped our world and its people.

Produced by the Canadian Museum of Nature, Planet Ice is an immersive experience that uncovers how the ice age shaped our world and its people. Discover how the first humans came to our region and explore insights from the History Center’s Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village in Avella, Pa. — the oldest site of human habitation in North America.

Enjoy light refreshments, mingle with fellow members, and meet museum professionals across our family of museums who collaborated on this exhibition.

  • 5 p.m. – Check-in begins
  • 5:30 p.m. – Welcome remarks from Andrew E. Masich, PhD, President & CEO
  • 5:30–7:30 p.m. – Exhibition open

Admission

This members-only event is free with advance registration. Please register by June 5 to reserve your spot or contact us at [email protected].