Experience the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh.
Discover over 250 years of Western Pennsylvania history.
American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
Examine the bold experiment to create a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people” in American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith.
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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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Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation
From the Ferris Wheel to the Big Mac, celebrate 250 years of Pittsburgh innovations.
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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
African American Genealogy Workshop
This African American Genealogy Workshop, “Finding Family in Tragedy and Trauma,” will explore how family records can be resurrected from tragedy.-
May 23
Foundations of Eastern European Genealogy
Join genealogy experts for the History Center’s first virtual Eastern European Genealogy workshop.
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May 30
“The ABCs of DNA” with Jarrett Ross
In this workshop, Jarrett Ross will explore multiple case studies of his researching his own family history using genetic genealogy.
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May 30
An Act of Valor Virtual Ceremony
We invite you to join the Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives for a virtual ceremony as we graciously accept the donation of a special object.
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Jun 25
History Uncorked: Night at the Museum
Save the date! The Heinz History Center’s 23rd annual History Uncorked: Night at the Museum, presented by BNY Mellon, will return on Friday, June 25, 2021.
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Jul 21
“Understanding Your Galitzianer Family through Vital Records” with Mark Halpern
This session with Mark Halpern offers an in-depth examination of vital records along with a strategic framework to help researchers in acquiring Galician records to further their research.
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