Experience the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh.
Discover over 250 years of Western Pennsylvania history.
Smithsonian’s Portraits of Pittsburgh: Works from the National Portrait Gallery
Stay tuned for details regarding the opening of Smithsonian's Portraits in Pittsburgh: Works from the National Portrait Gallery, coming soon to the History Center.
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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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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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Upcoming Events
Uncovering Pittsburgh Stories: Women Activists
Join the History Center’s dedicated and knowledgeable tour guides in an exploration of Pittsburgh stories, uncovering people, places, and events in our region’s history.-
Jun 3
LIVE! From the Desk of Andy Masich
Join the always-entertaining Andy Masich, president and CEO of the Heinz History Center, for a lively discussion exclusively for History Center members!
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Jun 7
Reading Into History Virtual Family Book Club: Born to Fly
Kids, do you love reading stories about the past? Join us and your grownups for the Reading into History Virtual Book Club featuring "The Sense of Wonder," by Rachel Carson.
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Jun 9
Story Share
Join us for Story Share, a virtual story circle. Let’s all listen to and learn from one another in this time of isolation.
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Jun 11
Illegal to Be You: Gay History Beyond Stonewall
Join us as wehost a national conversation with Katherine Ott, curator and historian at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, for a program in celebration of Pride Month.
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Jun 12
Two Cities, One Story: Rabbi Jacob Rothschild
“Two Cities, One Story” is a new online series where the Rauh Jewish Archives partners with a Jewish archive in another city to tell one story from American Jewish history.
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Jun 16
Book Launch: Highlights of the Italian American Collection
The Italian America Program is releasing a new book. Join us for a free virtual conversation with author Melissa E. Marinaro.
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Jun 23
Story Share
Join us for Story Share, a virtual story circle. Let’s all listen to and learn from one another in this time of isolation.
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Aug 19
Dignity and Defiance: A Portrait of Mary Church Terrell
Join us at the Frick Environmental Center for a screening of “Dignity and Defiance: A Portrait of Mary Church Terrell” part of the 2020 From Slavery to Freedom Film Series.
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Nov 18
Dark Girls
Join us at the Frick Environmental Center for a screening of “Dark Girls” part of the 2020 From Slavery to Freedom Film Series.
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