Experience the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh.
Discover over 250 years of Western Pennsylvania history.
The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
Beginning on April 13, the History Center will host a groundbreaking exhibition on one of the most controversial events of the 20th century: the Vietnam War.
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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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Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
Visit the Special Collections Gallery to see original set pieces and exclusive artifacts from "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
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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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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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Eyes of Pittsburgh
Featuring some of the most compelling images from the Post-Gazette’s archives, the Eyes of Pittsburgh exhibition brings more than 100 years of Pittsburgh history into sharp focus.
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Discovery Place
Explore Pittsburgh innovations and the invention process in a fun setting where creativity, science, and history merge.
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Upcoming Events
Vietnam Voices
Speak with an eyewitness to history who represents one of many diverse perspectives on the Vietnam War.-
Aug 21
1959 The Year that Changed Jazz
Join us at the Frick Environmental Center for a screening of “1959 The Year that Changed Jazz,” part of the 2019 From Slavery to Freedom Film Series.
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Aug 22
JGS Pittsburgh presents Israel Pickholtz
The Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh presents a talk by noted genealogist Israel Pickholtz, hosted by the Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives.
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Aug 22
Woodstock Night at the History Center
Join the History Center for a night marking 50 years since Woodstock rocked America! Featuring live music, specialty cocktails, groovy activities, and, of course, a lot of tie-dye.
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Aug 24
Guided Tour: The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
Join a History Center docent to explore the multiple perspectives that contribute to our current understanding of the Vietnam War with a guided tour of the new exhibit.
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Aug 24
Guided Tour: The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
Join a History Center docent to explore the multiple perspectives that contribute to our current understanding of the Vietnam War with a guided tour of the new exhibit.
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Aug 31
Guided Tour: The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
Join a History Center docent to explore the multiple perspectives that contribute to our current understanding of the Vietnam War with a guided tour of the new exhibit.
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Aug 31
Guided Tour: The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
Join a History Center docent to explore the multiple perspectives that contribute to our current understanding of the Vietnam War with a guided tour of the new exhibit.
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Sep 5
Vietnam War Speaker Series: Lan Cao
Join experts in academia, journalism, public history, and literature for a series of talks offering a multi-perspective examination of the Vietnam War’s place in American history.
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Sep 7
Guided Tour: The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
Join a History Center docent to explore the multiple perspectives that contribute to our current understanding of the Vietnam War with a guided tour of the new exhibit.
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