Get to the Point of Pittsburgh History
Discover the world-shaping events that occurred right here in Pittsburgh at the Fort Pitt Museum, located within Point State Park.
The Fort Pitt Museum tells the story of Western Pennsylvania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh through interactive exhibitions, life-like figures, and 18th-century artifacts.
During the summer months, you can witness living history in Point State Park as the Fort Pitt Museum’s colonial reenactors demonstrate how life was lived during the 1700s.
Hours & Location
- Address: Point State Park, 601 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh.
- Hours: Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Holiday Closures: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- Follow the footpath entrance to Point State Park, via Commonwealth Place, crossing under the portal bridge.
Admission
| Adults | $10 |
| Senior Citizens (65+) | $8 |
| Students with a valid school ID | $6 |
| Children ages 6-17 | $6 |
| Children ages 5 and under | FREE |
| History Center Members | FREE |
| Retired & Active Duty Military | Receive $2 off admission |
Free Admission for Kids This Holiday Season
This holiday season, the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh is offering FREE admission for kids aged 17 and under now through the end of the year, at the History Center, Sports Museum, and Fort Pitt Museum. Free admission for kids is generously supported by community partners UPMC and UPMC Health Plan (November) and Howard Hanna Real Estate Services (December).
The Fort Pitt Museum, located in historic Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh, is a two-floor, 12,000-square-foot museum that tells the story of Western Pennsylvania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh.
The strategic location of the fort – at the Forks of the Ohio River – helped to shape the course of American and world history.
First opened in 1969 in a reconstructed bastion, the Fort Pitt Museum provides visitors with a rich understanding of the world-changing events that occurred right here in Western Pennsylvania.
Through interactive exhibitions, life-like historical figures, and recently added artifacts, visitors will learn the important role our region played in shaping the United States.
What's On at Fort Pitt?
Get the inside scoop on featured exhibits and events at the museum.
The Shop at Fort Pitt
The Fort Pitt Museum Shop is your one-stop shop for quirky colonial gifts. The Museum Shop is open 24/7 online, and seven days a week during regular museum hours.
Fort Pitt Block House
The Fort Pitt Museum’s historic neighbor is the Fort Pitt Block House, owned and maintained by the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The Block House is not affiliated with the Fort Pitt Museum or the Heinz History Center.