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Holidays at the History Center

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).

Prepare for Takeoff: Bettis Airport Book Launch

Event

Heinz History Center

Now boarding … a thrilling new book on Pittsburgh’s aviation history on Dec. 14!

Girl reading a book in the Detre Library and Archives.

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. 

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. 

  • 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.

  • Smithsonian Treasures

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

  • Explore Our Collections

    Thousands of artifacts and historic images, at your fingertips.