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Kids Receive Free Admission
Through March 31, kids can visit the History Center and Fort Pitt Museum free of charge, thanks to community partners UPMC and UPMC Health Plan!
American Girlhood: A Window into History
Celebrate the joy of girlhood during a multigenerational celebration of storytelling and history on Mar. 22!
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March 15
National History Day Pittsburgh
Join the History Center for the region’s National History Day competition.
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March 29
Vietnam Veterans Day 50th Anniversary Commemoration
Join the Veterans Breakfast Club on National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
Tickets Required
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April 5
Vintage Pittsburgh
Old is new again at the Heinz History Center’s 11th annual Vintage Pittsburgh retro fair!
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April 28
Spring Educator Open House
Explore the museum and learn about History Center teacher resources.
Tickets Required
Preserving Pittsburgh’s Memories
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.
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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.
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Smithsonian Treasures
Discover Smithsonian artifacts at the History Center and learn more about the museum’s Smithsonian affiliation.
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Explore Our Collections
Thousands of artifacts and historic images, at your fingertips.
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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.
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Smithsonian Treasures
Discover Smithsonian artifacts at the History Center and learn more about the museum’s Smithsonian affiliation.
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Explore Our Collections
Thousands of artifacts and historic images, at your fingertips.