Experience the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh.
Discover over 250 years of Western Pennsylvania history.
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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Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation
From the Ferris Wheel to the Big Mac, celebrate 250 years of Pittsburgh innovations.
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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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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
“How NOT to Read a Jewish Headstone” with Robin Meltzer
In this virtual program, Robin Meltzer will focus on building skills in understanding how to read and interpret Jewish headstones.-
Feb 4
Charlie Garlick and the Underground Railroad
Students and teachers, join the History Center’s educators to discuss important moments in African American history in Western Pennsylvania.
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Feb 4
Trailblazing Women in Journalism: The Legacy of Nellie Bly
Join us for a celebration of the 130th Anniversary of the Women’s Press Club of Pittsburgh with a program featuring the accomplishments of pioneering journalist Nellie Bly.
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Feb 10
Hop into History: The Mighty Josh
Early learners from ages 3 – 5, join us for an interactive online session exploring the people, places, and stories that make Pittsburgh unique! This session will feature the story of legendary baseball player Josh Gibson.
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Feb 11
Martin Delany and Pittsburgh Abolitionists
Students and teachers, join the History Center’s educators to discuss important moments in African American history in Western Pennsylvania.
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Feb 11
The Bonds of Family and Legacy
Explore the Black family, a topic of study in many disciplines, including history, literature, the visual arts, social policy, and the culture of the culinary arts.
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Feb 12
Seizing the Moment: Teaching Race and Racism Today with Dr. Hasan Jeffries
Educators, join Dr. Hasan Jeffries for a teacher professional development session. This session includes registration to Dr. Jeffries' lecture, “(Re)Making History: Memory, Mythmaking, and the Civil Rights Movement.”
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Feb 12
7th Annual Black History Month Lecture – (Re)Making History: Memory, Mythmaking, and the Civil Rights Movement
Join Dr. Hasan Jeffries for a lecture that will explore the ways popular misconceptions about the civil rights movement remake history.
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Feb 18
Western Pennsylvania and the Great Migration
Students and teachers, join the History Center’s educators to discuss important moments in African American history in Western Pennsylvania.
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Feb 21
“Jewish Genealogy in the Germanies” with Roger Lustig
In this virtual program, Lustig will focus on key historical events, their impact on Jewish life, and the way records were kept in Germany.
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