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Open Now • A Woman’s Place: How Women Shaped Pittsburgh
Take an unprecedented deep dive into the lives of the fierce and unflappable Western Pennsylvania women who helped change the world inside our major new exhibition.
Heritage Kitchen: Czechoslovak Food
Join the History Center for a taste of Czechoslovakian food traditions and immerse yourself in our region’s culinary culture on Nov. 16!
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November 6
From Slavery to Freedom Film Series: Invisible Warriors
Join the African American Program for a free virtual screening of “Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II.”
Tickets Required
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November 9
Girls of Steel Robotics Workshop
Assemble, wire, and drive a robot with Girls of Steel!
This event is now sold out.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.