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
21+ Night: Game Theory (Cancelled)
This program has been canceled.-
Jun 29
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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Jun 29
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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Jun 30
UPMC Kids Free Sunday
Kids are free each Sunday in June, thanks to UPMC. All children age 17 and under receive free admission to see the History Center’s six floors of award-winning exhibitions and interactive learning spaces.
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Jun 30
German Genealogy Workshop
Join nationally-renowned genealogist Dr. Michael Lacopo for the History Center’s first German Genealogy Workshop.
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Jul 4
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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Jul 4
Independence Day Flag Folding
Celebrate Independence Day alongside other museum visitors and celebrate the service of America’s veterans with a group unfolding and refolding of a 36-foot American flag.
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Jul 6
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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Jul 6
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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Jul 8
Pittsburgh NeighborZ Pop Culture Camp
During this week-long summer camp, experience Pittsburgh’s place in pop culture, from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” to George Romero’s zombies and everything in between.
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