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Commemorating America’s 250th

Heinz History Center

During the past 250 years, Pittsburgh’s innovations and “we can do it” spirit have helped change the world and shape U.S. history – from the rise of the steel, glass, and steamboat industries to modern advances in medicine, robotics, and technology.

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Meadowcroft Opening Day

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Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village

Join Meadowcroft on opening day on May 2!

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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.  

  • Various black and gold Pittsburgh sports merchandise from the History Center Museum Shop.

    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, 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 black and gold Pittsburgh sports merchandise from the History Center Museum Shop.

    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, a historical food processing scene.

    Explore Our Collections

    Thousands of artifacts and historic images, at your fingertips.