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Kids & Families

Through support from the Kamin “Free for Kids” Initiative, admission is free for all children ages 17 and under to the Heinz History Center, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, and Fort Pitt Museum every day, all year long — beginning on Sept. 1! 

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The Kamin Family Legacy

In June 2025, longtime supporters Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin made a transformative $11.5 million gift to ensure free year-round admission for kids. 

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Family Fun for Everyone

From our two-story “Liberty Tubes” slide to the original sets and puppets from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” the History Center is the perfect Pittsburgh place to explore with your family.  

Discovery Place

Explore Pittsburgh innovations and learn about the inventing process in Discovery Place, a kid-friendly zone where creativity, science, and history merge!

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Kidsburgh

Serve up Isaly’s ice cream at the play soda fountain, milk a full-scale mooing cow, and zoom down a spiral slide, in Kidsburgh — our interactive play place for the history makers of tomorrow!

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Heinz

See a giant ketchup bottle, watch vintage Heinz ads, and explore hands-on displays that bring more than 150 years of dill-lightful history to life. A must-see for kids who love ketchup!  

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Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Step into Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and see the largest collection of original items from the beloved show—including King Friday’s Castle, the Great Oak Tree, and the familiar set where Mister Rogers began every episode. 

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Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum

Go on an epic journey through the City of Champions, from the almost-forgotten tales of Pittsburgh Olympians to the stories of Western Pa. legends like Franco, Swin, Mario, and Roberto.  

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Family-Friendly Amenities

  • Kid-friendly snacks and refreshments can be purchased in the History Center Café, located on the first floor.
  • Strollers and diaper bags are permitted within the museum.
  • Baby-changing stations can be found in restrooms on the first and third floors and in the fifth floor Mueller Education Center.
  • Visitors are welcome to nurse anywhere they feel comfortable. A private nursing room is located on the sixth floor.
  • All exhibition floors are accessible via elevator.
  • Water fountains can be found on the first, second, and third floors and in the fifth floor Mueller Education Center.

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Fort Pitt Museum

Kids can step back in time and discover the world-shaping events that occurred right here in Pittsburgh for free at the Fort Pitt Museum!  

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