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
Vintage Pittsburgh
The Vintage Pittsburgh retro fair is postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.-
Apr 5
Reading into History Family Book Club: The Sense of Wonder
This program has been cancelled. Thank you for understanding.
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Apr 7
“Sitting” Tour: The History of the JCC in Five Buildings
Each 30-minute "sitting" tour will zigzag across the region and toggle through time, allowing you to experience the Jewish history of our region in an immersive and interactive way.
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Apr 8
Hop Into History: Faces of Pittsburgh
This Hop Into History program has been cancelled. Thank you for understanding.
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Apr 9
School Break Workshop: Talking Portraits
This program has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule for a later date. Please continue to check our website for up-to-date information.
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Apr 15
History Explorers: Portraits of Pittsburgh
This History Explorers program has been cancelled. Thank you for understanding.
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Apr 19
“Sitting” Tour: Gene Kelly’s Pittsburgh (Part 2)
Each 30-minute "sitting" tour will zigzag across the region and toggle through time, allowing you to experience the Jewish history of our region in an immersive and interactive way.
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Apr 24
Friday Night Fun: Pittsburgh’s Great Fire
This program has been cancelled. Thank you for understanding.
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Apr 25
Powerful Pittsburgh Women: Celebrating the 19th Amendment Centennial
This educator workshop has been cancelled.
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May 7
Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence
Marking the centenary of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920, Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence will explore the history and complexity of the national suffrage movement.
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