Experience the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh.
Discover over 250 years of Western Pennsylvania history.
The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
Beginning on April 13, the History Center will host a groundbreaking exhibition on one of the most controversial events of the 20th century: the Vietnam War.
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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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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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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
Source-ry: History, Myths, and Magic Camp
During this week-long summer camp, channel your inner wizard-historian!-
Jul 19
Open-Late Film Series: Good Morning Vietnam
Join the History Center for its first-ever Open-Late Film Series and examine how Hollywood portrayed the Vietnam War. This evening, the film is "Good Morning Vietnam."
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Jul 19
Vietnam Voices
Speak with an eyewitness to history who represents one of many diverse perspectives on the Vietnam War.
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Jul 20
Guided Tour: The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
Join a History Center docent to explore the multiple perspectives that contribute to our current understanding of the Vietnam War with a guided tour of the new exhibit.
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Jul 20
Guided Tour: The Vietnam War: 1945-1975
Join a History Center docent to explore the multiple perspectives that contribute to our current understanding of the Vietnam War with a guided tour of the new exhibit.
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Jul 20
Smithsonian Screening: The Day We Walked on the Moon
On the day the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, join the History Center for a special screening of the new Smithsonian Channel documentary film, "The Day We Walked on the Moon."
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Jul 21
Vietnam Voices
Speak with an eyewitness to history who represents one of many diverse perspectives on the Vietnam War.
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Jul 22
Exploring the Vietnam War Era Teacher Institute
This three-day educator institute accompanies The Vietnam War: 1945-1975. Educators will dive deep into the history of the Vietnam War.
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Jul 22
Pittsburgh NeighborZ Pop Culture Camp
During this week-long summer camp, experience Pittsburgh’s place in pop culture, from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” to George Romero’s zombies and everything in between.
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Jul 23
Vietnam War Speaker Series: Lynn Novick & Alyssa Rosenberg
Join experts in academia, journalism, public history, and literature for a series of talks offering a multi-perspective examination of the Vietnam War’s place in American history.
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