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Third Thursdays

Event Information

Date & Time
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh PA, 15222
Ticketing Included with General Admission
Category
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History doesn’t stop at five o’clock.

Join us after hours on the third Thursday of every month for an evening at the History Center!

Grab a drink from the cash bar, explore six floors of award-winning exhibitions, and enjoy special tours that offer a deeper dive into the Pittsburgh stories you won’t want to miss.

This month’s featured tour is a behind-the-scenes look into the frozen world of our newest exhibition, Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages. Journey through Earth’s prehistoric past, come face-to-face with Ice Age giants, and test your survival skills at the interactive atlatl station. 

Whether you’re unwinding after work, planning a date night, or gathering with friends, Third Thursdays offer a fresh way to experience the #1 History Museum in America.

Admission

Third Thursdays are included with regular admission and offer access to the Heinz History Center for the entire day (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Kids aged 17 and under always receive free admission, supported by the Kamin “Free for Kids” Initiative.

Have an Allegheny County library card?

Register for a RAD Pass to enjoy Third Thursdays for FREE.

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