Relive a few classic battles at the Senator John Heinz History Center.
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 145 years of Heinz innovations as part of the History Center's newest exhibition.
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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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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
Lights, Camera, Action!: Pittsburgh and the Movies
Explore Pittsburgh’s Hollywood stories, look at clothing and see how it has changed over time, and weave a simple pattern. Then watch the work of Lois Weber, America’s first female film director, and make your own mini movie!-
Mar 23
Vintage Pittsburgh
Save the date for March 23, 2019! Celebrate Pittsburgh history in style at the History Center’s seventh annual Vintage Pittsburgh event, presented in partnership with The Neighborhood Flea.
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Mar 24
Bach in the Subways
Join us as Pittsburgh Opera cellist Paula Tuttle performs a pop-up 334th birthday concert for Johann Sebastian Bach’s worldwide birthday celebration.
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Apr 10
Hop Into History: Making Heinz a Household Name
Join the sales team of the H.J. Heinz Company and construct a window display, create an advertisement, and color a label for a new product.
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Apr 17
Corps of Discovery: A Journey from Pittsburgh
Join the Lewis & Clark expedition, which launched from Pittsburgh and was the first to explore the American West. Build a boat, pick your supplies, and head on a whirlwind adventure!
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Apr 27
African American Genealogy Workshop
Join genealogists, authors, and DNA analysts for a day-long workshop on African American genealogy and understanding DNA.
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Apr 27
Badge Day Workshop: Girl Scouts Detective
In this newly-designed Badge Day Workshop, Girl Scout Juniors will channel their inner investigator to solve a mini-mystery and communicate in code.
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May 4
Badge Day Workshop: Boy Scouts Collections
In this newly-designed Badge Day Workshop, Boy Scouts will learn how to grow their collection, keep it safe, and design a way to display it.
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May 8
Hop Into History: Cooking Up History The Three Sisters
Explore how American Indians have used the Three Sisters of corn, beans, and squash and then make culinary masterpieces using those ingredients in our kitchen.
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May 10
Lights and Shadows: Making Pittsburgh Art at Night
Kids in 3rd through 8th grade, join us for pizza, explore our collection of prints, paintings, and photographs, and try techniques of Pittsburgh-born or trained artists to make your own masterpieces!
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