Relive a few classic battles at the Senator John Heinz History Center.

Discover over 250 years of Western Pennsylvania history.

Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission

Launching September 29, 2018! The History Center is partnering with the Smithsonian Institution to bring a blockbuster exhibition of lunar proportions to Pittsburgh.

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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 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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Heroes and Sheroes: A Ruth E. Carter Costume Retrospective

Hosted by FashionAFRICANA, Heroes and Sheroes is an invitation inside Ruth E. Carter’s process, passion, and costume design acumen.
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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

Guided Tour: From Slavery to Freedom

Saturday, July 21, 2018 - 1:00 pm

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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Jul 26

History at Play: Neighborhood Inspirations

Youth ages 8-11 are invited to join us for workshops where they can discover, imagine, and create! During this one, celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" with in-gallery activities.
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Jul 28

Guided Tour: A Tradition of Innovation

Discover the story of Pittsburgh’s past and future in this guided tour of the Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation exhibit.
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Aug 2

History at Play: Taming the Tomato: The Innovations of H.J. Heinz

Youth ages 8-11 are invited to join us for workshops where they can discover, imagine, and create! During this one, become a food scientist and expert marketer as we explore H.J. Heinz global empire.
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Aug 8

Hop Into History: Corps of Discovery: A Journey from Pittsburgh

Join the Lewis & Clark Expedition, which launched from Pittsburgh, and was the first to explore the American West.
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Aug 9

History at Play: Art of the Everyday with Burton Morris

Youth ages 8-11 are invited to join us for workshops where they can discover, imagine, and create! During this one, be inspired by the work of Pittsburgh pop artists Andy Warhol and Burton Morris.
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Aug 10

Teaching American History Seminar: The Executive Branch

Join the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University to explore the topic of executive power, which has become one of the most controversial aspects of modern American government.
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Aug 11

Bocce Tournament & Festival

Come play some bocce for a worthy cause this summer at the History Center’s Ninth Annual Bocce Tournament and Festival.
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Aug 11

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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Aug 18

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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