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 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
Discovering Hidden History: Introduction to Archives for Educators
In this program, archivists and museum educators will spark passion for primary sources by covering the basics of archival research.-
Oct 25
Disability and the Future: Conserving and Promoting Human Diversity
Join author and celebrated disability theorist Rosemarie Garland-Thomson for an evening with disability activists, scholars, and bioethicists from across America.
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Oct 26
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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Oct 26
Guided Tour: Clash of Empires
Join a History Center docent to explore the key role that Western Pennsylvania played in the global conflict that was the French & Indian War.
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Nov 6
Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask
Join us at the Frick Environmental Center for a screening of “Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask” part of the 2019 From Slavery to Freedom Film Series.
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Nov 8
Girl Scout Night at the History Museum
Girl scouts, 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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Nov 11
Veterans Day Flag Folding
Commemorate Veterans Day alongside other museum visitors and celebrate the service of America’s veterans with a group unfolding and refolding of a 36-foot American flag.
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Nov 13
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.
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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 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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