Relive a few classic battles at the Senator John Heinz History Center.
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 145 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
Veterans Free Day
The History Center is offering free admission for veterans and active duty military on select dates throughout the run of The Vietnam War: 1945-1975 exhibition.-
May 25
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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May 25
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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May 26
Veterans Free Day
The History Center is offering free admission for veterans and active duty military on select dates throughout the run of The Vietnam War: 1945-1975 exhibition.
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May 27
Veterans Free Day
The History Center is offering free admission for veterans and active duty military on select dates throughout the run of The Vietnam War: 1945-1975 exhibition.
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May 27
Memorial Day Flag Folding
Commemorate Memorial Day alongside other museum visitors with a group unfolding and refolding of a 36-foot American flag.
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May 30
LAUNCHED: The Life of Olympian Herb Douglas
Join the Heinz History Center for a special evening celebrating the life and legacy of Olympian Herb Douglas and the release of a new book, LAUNCHED: The Life of Olympian Herb Douglas.
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May 31
Brown Bag Lunch: Donut Dolly Stories of Service
Learn about the service of Vietnam veterans and their counterparts from the American Red Cross Overseas Association. Bring your own bagged lunch, pull up a chair, and listen as they share stories of their service.
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May 31
Open-Late Film Series: Hamburger Hill
Join the History Center for its first-ever Open-Late Film Series and examine how Hollywood portrayed the Vietnam War. This evening, the film is "Hamburger Hill."
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May 31
Vietnam Voices
Speak with an eyewitness to history who represents one of many diverse perspectives on the Vietnam War.
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