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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Smithsonian’s Portraits of Pittsburgh: Works from the National Portrait Gallery
Nearly 60 works of art from the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery are coming to Pittsburgh as part of a dynamic new exhibition opening in Spring 2020 at the History Center.
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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
What Does Trouble Mean?: Nate Smith’s Revolution
Join us for a screening of “What Does Trouble Mean?: Nate Smith's Revolution” part of the 2020 From Slavery to Freedom Film Series.-
Feb 29
Guided Tour: Pittsburgh’s Industrial Revolution
This guided tour will explore what life was like during the period of Pittsburgh’s growth from 1860 to 1920.
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Feb 29
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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Mar 5
Sophie: The Incomparable Mayor Masloff
Join us for a special evening event to celebrate Dr. Burstin’s recently released biography, "Sophie: The Incomparable Mayor Masloff."
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Mar 8
Trailblazers of the Suffrage Movement – Celebrating 100 Years
On International Women’s Day, join the Heinz History Center and Women in Film and Media Pittsburgh for the premiere of a new documentary honoring the 100th anniversary of the suffragist movement.
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Mar 11
Hop Into History: Women Forging the Way
Explore the stories of women from Western Pennsylvania. Examine nature like Rachel Carson, move like Martha Graham, make music like Mary Lou Williams, and more.
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Mar 17
Irish Genealogy Workshop
Join Irish genealogy experts from the Ulster Historical Foundation or the sixth annual Irish Genealogy Workshop featuring new topics on the rich genealogical sources found in Ireland.
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Mar 18
History Explorers: Sports Stories
Jump into the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum and uncover lesser known Pittsburgh sports stories.
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Mar 19
Breaking Barriers: “Women of Steel” Film Screening & Discussion
We invite you to explore the changing role of women in the workforce and the power of video storytelling through excerpts from the locally-produced documentary "Women of Steel."
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Mar 22
B’nai Israel: Past, Present, and Future
Join the Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives and Rodef Shalom Congregation for a special symposium on the history and future of the B’nai Israel synagogue building.
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