Experience the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh.
Discover over 250 years of Western Pennsylvania history.
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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A Very Merry Pittsburgh
Relive holiday memories and make new ones with your family at the Heinz History Center’s new exhibition, A Very Merry Pittsburgh.
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Three Congregations
Through their histories, each of these three congregations illuminates a different corner of the larger Jewish history of our region.
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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
Hop Into History: Little Builders
Become a master builder and make your addition to Pittsburgh’s skyline. Use Lincoln Logs, magnetic tiles, and other fun materials to engineer a new addition to the city.-
Nov 16
Members Only: A Holiday Open House
History Center members, you're invited to a special holiday open house in celebration of the opening of the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibit.
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Nov 16
Meet Santa Claus
No trip to Santaland is complete without a visit from old Saint Nick. Meet Santa on select dates in the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibit!
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Nov 16
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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Nov 17
Meet Santa Claus
No trip to Santaland is complete without a visit from old Saint Nick. Meet Santa on select dates in the A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibit!
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Nov 17
Treasures in the Archives
Our annual Treasures in the Archives event is an opportunity to see highlights from one of the largest collections of historic materials about Western Pennsylvania.
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Nov 20
History Explorers: Shattering Notions
Uncover the story of the city’s first industry, pretend to be a glassblower, use forms and patterns to make a design, and build a one-of-a-kind display.
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Nov 21
Behind the Scenes of A Very Merry Pittsburgh
Join the History Center's exhibits team for a panel on the making of the new A Very Merry Pittsburgh exhibition.
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Nov 23
Badge Day Workshop: Girl Scouts Playing the Past
What better place to have some old-fashioned fun than at Heinz History Center! In this Badge Day Workshop for Girl Scout Juniors, you’ll explore what it was like to live in the past.
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Nov 23
Guided Tour: Heinz Exhibit
Join a History Center docent for a deep-dive into the world of H.J. Heinz on this guided tour of the Heinz exhibit.
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