Relive a few classic battles at the Senator John Heinz History Center.
Discover over 250 years of Western Pennsylvania history.
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 145 years of Heinz innovations as part of the History Center's newest exhibition.
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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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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
Badge Day Workshop: Girl Scouts Playing the Past
In this newly-designed Badge Day Workshop, Girl Scout Juniors will explore the past by redesigning period clothing and play historic games.-
Feb 23
Guided Tour: From Slavery to Freedom
Join a History Center docent for a closer look into the history of slavery, abolition, and civil rights in the Pittsburgh region.
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Feb 28
Black History Month Lecture: Black Power and Black Politics of the 1960s-‘70s
The fifth Annual Black History Month Lecture will feature Leonard Moore, Ph.D., who will speak on the topic of Black power and Black politics of the 1960s and '70s.
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Mar 2
Guided Tour: Women in Western Pennsylvania History
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, learn about the achievements, leadership, courage, strength, and endurance of Western Pennsylvanian women.
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Mar 2
Guided Tour: From Slavery to Freedom
Join a History Center docent for a closer look into the history of slavery, abolition, and civil rights in the Pittsburgh region.
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Mar 7
Film Premiere: The Rock
Join the History Center for the premiere of “The Rock,” a documentary about the life and legacy of Therese Rocco—one of America’s first female assistant police chiefs and the first in Pittsburgh.
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Mar 8
Cub Scout Night at the History Museum
Join a “security guard” to explore the History Center after hours and search for pieces of a magical artifact that allow life-like figures to come alive every night!
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Mar 9
Guided Tour: Pittsburgh’s Attic From Glass to Ketchup
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.
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Mar 9
Guided Tour: Women in Western Pennsylvania History
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, learn about the achievements, leadership, courage, strength, and endurance of Western Pennsylvanian women.
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Mar 13
Hop Into History: Movie Making Lois Weber
Celebrate Women’s History Month by exploring the story of Lois Weber, a Pittsburgher who became America’s first female film director.
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