Events

Nov 13

Become a master builder and make your addition to Pittsburgh’s skyline. Use Lincoln Logs, magnetic tiles, and other fun materials to engineer a new addition to the city.

Nov 16

History Center members, you’re invited to a special holiday open house in celebration of the opening of the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibit.

Nov 16

No trip to Santaland is complete without a visit from old Saint Nick. Meet Santa on select dates in the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibit!

Nov 16

Join a History Center docent for a closer look into the history of slavery, abolition, and civil rights in the Pittsburgh region.

Nov 17

No trip to Santaland is complete without a visit from old Saint Nick. Meet Santa on select dates in the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibit!

Nov 17

Our annual Treasures in the Archives event is an opportunity to see highlights from one of the largest collections of historic materials about Western Pennsylvania.

Nov 20

Uncover the story of the city’s first industry, pretend to be a glassblower, use forms and patterns to make a design, and build a one-of-a-kind display.

Nov 21

Join the History Center’s exhibits team for a panel on the making of the new A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibition.

Nov 23

What better place to have some old-fashioned fun than at Heinz History Center! In this Badge Day Workshop for Girl Scout Juniors, you’ll explore what it was like to live in the past.

Nov 23

Join a History Center docent for a deep-dive into the world of H.J. Heinz on this guided tour of the Heinz exhibit.

Nov 23

No trip to Santaland is complete without a visit from old Saint Nick. Meet Santa on select dates in the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibit!

Nov 23

In this guided tour, explore many of the rich cultural traditions that make up Pittsburgh’s varied neighborhoods.

Nov 24

No trip to Santaland is complete without a visit from old Saint Nick. Meet Santa on select dates in the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibit!

Nov 29

No trip to Santaland is complete without a visit from old Saint Nick. Meet Santa on select dates in the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibit!

Nov 30

Discover the story of Pittsburgh’s past and future in this guided tour of the Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation exhibit.

Nov 30

Join a History Center docent for a tour where you’re guaranteed to see something new. This guided tour will take you to three exhibits: Special Collections, Glass: Shattering Notions, and Heinz.

Dec 1

No trip to Santaland is complete without a visit from old Saint Nick. Meet Santa on select dates in the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibit!

Dec 5

Join the Italian American Program as we celebrate the holidays in style with a concert featuring Italian standards and holiday throwbacks.

Dec 7

No trip to Santaland is complete without a visit from old Saint Nick. Meet Santa on select dates in the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibit!

Dec 8

No trip to Santaland is complete without a visit from old Saint Nick. Meet Santa on select dates in the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibit!

Dec 11

Get ready for the holiday season by playing in our new holidays exhibit. Explore the traditions of Pittsburghers from different backgrounds.

Dec 14

In this Scouts BSA Badge Day Workshop, you’ll will explore how to grow your collection and how to keep it safe.

Dec 14

No trip to Santaland is complete without a visit from old Saint Nick. Meet Santa on select dates in the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibit!

Dec 15

No trip to Santaland is complete without a visit from old Saint Nick. Meet Santa on select dates in the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibit!

Dec 17

Join us for a screening of the new holiday film “Feast Of The Seven Fishes.”

Dec 18

Investigate the achievements and techniques of artists from Southwestern Pennsylvania in our new Master Visual Artists: Preserving the Legacy exhibition.

Dec 21

No trip to Santaland is complete without a visit from old Saint Nick. Meet Santa on select dates in the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibit!

Dec 22

No trip to Santaland is complete without a visit from old Saint Nick. Meet Santa on select dates in the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibit!

Dec 23

No trip to Santaland is complete without a visit from old Saint Nick. Meet Santa on select dates in the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibit!

Dec 24

No trip to Santaland is complete without a visit from old Saint Nick. Meet Santa on select dates in the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibit!

Dec 30

Kids age 8 – 12, join us for a fun exploration of the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibition, learn about winter holiday traditions and gift-giving, and play with vintage toys and games. 

Jan 11

In this Scouts BSA Badge Day Workshop, you’ll explore and unearth pieces of your family’s history.

Jan 15

Explore the history and engineering of some of Pittsburgh’s most famous landmarks, bridges.

Jan 17

3rd – 8th graders, have your grown-ups drop you off for a quick dinner followed by a fun night of art making, cooking, and salesmanship based on the H.J. Heinz Company’s 150-year history!

Jan 31

Girl scouts, explore the History Center after hours and search for pieces of a magical artifact that allow life-like figures to come alive every night!

Feb 15

Calling all detectives! In this Badge Day Workshop for Girl Scout Juniors, you’ll will practice the power of observation and try your detective skills throughout the History Center’s exhibits.

Feb 19

Delve into treasures from the Detre Library & Archives that help tell the story of the 1916 Suffrage Shirtwaist Ball.

Feb 21

Break out your legwarmers and roller skates, this year’s History Uncorked is going back to the ’80s. History Uncorked, Pittsburgh’s premier party for young professionals, is Friday, February 21, 2020.

Feb 22

This one-day workshop offers a blend of meaningful content and primary-source focused methods for teaching WWI and its enduring impact.

Mar 18

Jump into the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum and uncover lesser known Pittsburgh sports stories.

Mar 26

Join the History Center’s educators to explore the National Portrait Gallery exhibit and learn more about using portraiture to explore historic figures.

Mar 27

Cub Scouts, explore the History Center after hours and search for pieces of a magical artifact that allow life-like figures to come alive every night!

Apr 4

Save the date for April 4, 2020! Celebrate Pittsburgh history in style at the History Center’s seventh annual Vintage Pittsburgh event, presented in partnership with The Neighborhood Flea.

Apr 15

Explore the portraits of Pittsburghers on display in the new Smithsonian’s Portraits of Pittsburgh exhibition.

Apr 18

Unleash your inner artist! In this Badge Day Workshop for Girl Scout Brownies, you’ll try techniques used by artists whose works are on display at the History Center.

Apr 25

In this program, educators will learn about influential Pittsburgh women and opportunities to celebrate them as part of teaching social studies, civics, and other disciplines.

Jul 11

The Fort Pitt Museum will honor the 19th Amendment Centennial with lectures featuring women in both American and Pittsburgh history.