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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.
The Heinz History Center is committed to providing exhibits, programs, and public spaces that are inclusive and accessible for all visitors.
As Pittsburgh’s “people museum,” the History Center preserves and interprets the history of Western Pennsylvanians through six floors of interactive exhibitions that feature iconic artifacts like the TV set from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” and the world’s oldest jeep.
Voted “Pittsburgh’s Best Museum” in 2022, the Senator John Heinz History Center is Pennsylvania’s largest history museum where you can see Smithsonian artifacts daily throughout six floors of engaging exhibitions, perfect for visitors of all ages.
The Senator John Heinz History Center, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, [1] is the largest history museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States. Named after U.S. Senator H. John Heinz III (1938–1991) from Pennsylvania, it is located in the Strip District of Pittsburgh .
This is a cool museum focused on the history of the Pittsburgh area. There is really quite a lot to see, and I particularly enjoyed the exhibits on the French and Indian War, the Heinz Company, and Mr. Rogers. Two of the floors are also dedicated to the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.
The six-floor, 275,000-square-foot museum and research facility – recently named “Best Museum” by the readers of Pittsburgh Magazine – presents the most compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection, all in an interactive environment perfect for visitors of every age.
May 21, 2021 · Located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District, the Senator John Heinz History Center occupies a 100-year old building, formerly the home of the Chautauqua Lake Ice Cream Company, and a five-story wing of the Smithsonian Institute, of which it’s been an affiliate since 2000.
Uncover 250 years of Western Pennsylvania history at the Senator John Heinz History Center, PA's largest history museum. The Smithsonian Affiliate features the original TV set from the iconic Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the world's largest collection of Heinz artifacts, and the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.
Apr 5, 2018 · The Heinz History Center, a proud affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is a must-see attraction in Pittsburgh. Spanning six floors and housing more than 250 years of Western Pennsylvania...
