Experience the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh.
Discover over 250 years of Western Pennsylvania history.
A Very Merry Pittsburgh
Relive holiday memories and make new ones with your family at the Heinz History Center’s new exhibition, A Very Merry Pittsburgh.
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Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
Visit the Special Collections Gallery to see original set pieces and exclusive artifacts from "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
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Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation
From the Ferris Wheel to the Big Mac, celebrate 250 years of Pittsburgh innovations.
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Heinz
Pour on the excitement for 150 years of Heinz innovations as part of the History Center's newest exhibition.
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Master Visual Artists VII: Preserving the Legacy
A captivating new art exhibition presented in partnership with the Master Visual Artists Project – a local group dedicated to recognizing the lifelong achievements of influential artists in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
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Three Congregations
Through their histories, each of these three congregations illuminates a different corner of the larger Jewish history of our region.
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From Slavery to Freedom
Embark on a journey that begins in 18th century Africa and continues through 21st century Western Pennsylvania.
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Visible Storage
Go behind-the-scenes and enjoy hundreds of artifacts from the History Center’s collection.
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Special Collections Gallery
Enjoy our state-of-the-art open storage gallery that reflects Western Pennsylvania's unique blend of cultures, people, and ideas.
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Glass: Shattering Notions
Shatter your knowledge of glass and Western Pennsylvania history.
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Upcoming Events
Badge Day Workshop: Scouts BSA Collections
In this Scouts BSA Badge Day Workshop, you'll will explore how to grow your collection and how to keep it safe.-
Dec 14
Guided Tour: A Very Merry Pittsburgh
Meet a History Center docent under the Kauffman’s Clock for a guided tour of A Very Merry Pittsburgh.
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Dec 14
Meet Santa Claus
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!
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Dec 14
Guided Tour: A Very Merry Pittsburgh
Meet a History Center docent under the Kauffman’s Clock for a guided tour of A Very Merry Pittsburgh.
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Dec 15
Meet Santa Claus
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!
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Dec 17
Film Screening: Feast of the Seven Fishes
Join us for a screening of the new holiday film "Feast Of The Seven Fishes."
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Dec 18
History Explorers: Pittsburgh’s Master Artists
Investigate the achievements and techniques of artists from Southwestern Pennsylvania in our new Master Visual Artists: Preserving the Legacy exhibition.
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Dec 21
Guided Tour: A Very Merry Pittsburgh
Meet a History Center docent under the Kauffman’s Clock for a guided tour of A Very Merry Pittsburgh.
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Dec 21
Meet Santa Claus
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!
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Dec 21
Guided Tour: A Very Merry Pittsburgh
Meet a History Center docent under the Kauffman’s Clock for a guided tour of A Very Merry Pittsburgh.
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