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Heinz History Center

Wander through a whimsical world of wonders inside our dynamic new exhibition, featuring a yinzsplosion of rarely and never-before-seen objects that tell stories from Pittsburgh’s past.

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Smithsonian Lecture Series: Saving Lives, Saving History

Events

Heinz History Center

Explore how medical history intersects with everyday life with the Smithsonian on Sep. 18!

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  • August 16

    A man in vintage-style baseball attire swings a bat at an incoming baseball on a grassy field; several teammates in similar clothing watch from behind, with trees and white tents in the background.
    Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village – 11:00 AM

    Vintage Base Ball Day

    Batter up –19th century style!

  • August 24

    Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village – 1:00 PM

    Rockshelter Tour with Dr. Diane Landers

    Join archaeologist Dr. Diane Beynon Landers on a tour of the Rockshelter.

    Tickets Required

  • September 4

    Heinz History Center – 6:30 PM

    Hidden History Trivia Night

    It’s a trivia night in Pittsburgh!

    Tickets Required

  • September 17

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    Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum – 6:00 PM

    Game Changers: Bobby Grier

    Explore the legacy of barrier-breaker and Pitt football legend Bobby Grier. 

    Tickets Required

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Preserving Pittsburgh’s Memories

Detre Library & Archives

Heinz History Center

Research family history, explore historic images, and search thousands of documents in the Detre Library & Archives at the History Center. Open Wednesday through Saturday and free to all visitors. 

Research & Explore

More than a ketchup museum.

The Heinz History Center is Pittsburgh’s people museum. We share the inspiring stories of Western Pennsylvania’s people who have helped change the course of American history. See for yourself. 

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  • A man and a young girl enthusiastically interact with a colorful exhibit at the Heinz History Center; the man smiles while the girl, dressed in a blue dress, points at the display. Other visitors and museum exhibits appear in the background.

    Kids & Families

    Build bridges in the interactive Discovery Place or explore the Neighborhood of Make–Believe.  

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    Unique Pittsburgh Gifts

    From exclusive Heinz merch to the Mister Rogers kindness collection, find the perfect Pittsburgh gift at the Museum Shop.

  • Two people stand in front of a vintage military Jeep displayed indoors against brick walls, reading an informational plaque.

    Smithsonian Treasures

    Discover Smithsonian artifacts at the History Center and learn more about the museum’s Smithsonian affiliation. 

  • Two women wearing striped aprons and white caps prepare and pack vegetables at a table labeled Heinz, surrounded by bowls of produce and glass jars, reminiscent of a historical food processing scene.

    Explore Our Collections

    Thousands of artifacts and historic images, at your fingertips.

  • A man and a young girl enthusiastically interact with a colorful exhibit at the Heinz History Center; the man smiles while the girl, dressed in a blue dress, points at the display. Other visitors and museum exhibits appear in the background.

    Kids & Families

    Build bridges in the interactive Discovery Place or explore the Neighborhood of Make–Believe.  

  • various sports museum merchandise

    Unique Pittsburgh Gifts

    From exclusive Heinz merch to the Mister Rogers kindness collection, find the perfect Pittsburgh gift at the Museum Shop.

  • Two people stand in front of a vintage military Jeep displayed indoors against brick walls, reading an informational plaque.

    Smithsonian Treasures

    Discover Smithsonian artifacts at the History Center and learn more about the museum’s Smithsonian affiliation. 

  • Two women wearing striped aprons and white caps prepare and pack vegetables at a table labeled Heinz, surrounded by bowls of produce and glass jars, reminiscent of a historical food processing scene.

    Explore Our Collections

    Thousands of artifacts and historic images, at your fingertips.