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
Go on an in-depth exploration of the Apollo 11 mission, the birth of the American space program, and the space race in the Destination Moon exhibit.
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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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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
Give Blood, Save Lives
Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big difference in the lives of others. Roll up your sleeves with the Heinz History Center and the American Red Cross and start the new year off right!-
Feb 1
Girl 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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Feb 2
Guided Tours: Destination Moon
Discover the Pittsburgh connections to the historic moon landing and experience the gravity of the mission that catapulted man to the moon. Guided tours begin at the following times: 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.
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Feb 9
Destination Moon Family Day: Women in Space
From female astronauts at the International Space Station to engineers and scientists on the ground, America’s space program wouldn’t be where it is today without the incredible contributions of incredible women.
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Feb 13
Hop Into History: Cooking Up History Mid-Century Treats
Step back in time into a 1950s kitchen and then into our Kitchen Classroom to cook recipes from that era!
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Feb 13
Galentine’s Day Moonlight Yoga
Join the History Center, in partnership with Pittsburgh Yoga Events, for a fresh and fun yoga experience the day before Valentine’s Day.
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Feb 15
History Uncorked: Out of this World
History Uncorked, Pittsburgh's premier party for young professionals, is Friday, February 15, 2019.
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Feb 16
Destination Moon Closing Weekend
As the Destination Moon exhibit prepares to blast off to its next destination, the History Center will host an interstellar closing weekend full of out-of-this-world fun.
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Feb 16
Guided Tours: Destination Moon
Discover the Pittsburgh connections to the historic moon landing and experience the gravity of the mission that catapulted man to the moon. Guided tours begin at the following times: noon, 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
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Feb 17
Destination Moon Closing Weekend
As the Destination Moon exhibit prepares to blast off to its next destination, the History Center will host an interstellar closing weekend full of out-of-this-world fun.
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