Kids & Families - Heinz History Center
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Kids & Families - Heinz History Center
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Through support from the
Kamin “Free for Kids” Initiative
, admission is
free for all
children ages 17 and under
to the Heinz History Center, Franco Harris Sports Museum, and Fort Pitt Museum every day, all year long!
reserve tickets
The Kamin Family Legacy
In June 2025, longtime supporters Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin made a transformative $11.5 million gift to ensure free year-round admission for kids.
Learn More
Family Fun for Everyone
From our two-story “Liberty Tubes” slide to the original sets and puppets from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” the History Center is the perfect Pittsburgh place to explore with your family.
Discovery Place
Explore Pittsburgh innovations and learn about the inventing process in
Discovery Place
, a kid-friendly zone where creativity, science, and history merge!
Explore the Exhibit
Kidsburgh
Serve up Isaly’s ice cream at the play soda fountain, milk a full-scale mooing cow, and zoom down a spiral slide, in
Kidsburgh
— our interactive play place for the history makers of tomorrow!
Explore the Exhibit
Heinz
See a giant ketchup bottle, watch vintage Heinz ads, and explore hands-on displays that bring more than 150 years of dill-lightful history to life. A must-see for kids who love ketchup!
Explore the Exhibit
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Step into Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and see the largest collection of original items from the beloved show—including King Friday’s Castle, the Great Oak Tree, and the familiar set where Mister Rogers began every episode.
Explore the Exhibit
Franco Harris Sports Museum
Go on an epic journey through the City of Champions, from the almost-forgotten tales of Pittsburgh Olympians to the stories of Western Pa. legends like Franco, Swin, Mario, and Roberto.
Explore the Museum
Family-Friendly Amenities
Kid-friendly snacks and refreshments can be purchased in the History Center Café, located on the first floor.
Strollers and diaper bags are permitted within the museum.
Baby-changing stations can be found in restrooms on the first and third floors and in the fifth floor Mueller Education Center.
Visitors are welcome to nurse anywhere they feel comfortable. A private nursing room is located on the sixth floor.
All exhibition floors are accessible via elevator.
Water fountains can be found on the first, second, and third floors and in the fifth floor Mueller Education Center.
Kids & Families Events
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April 24
Franco Harris Sports Museum
–
10:00 AM
Draft Week Fan Zone
Get in the game during Draft Week at the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh!
April 25
Franco Harris Sports Museum
–
10:00 AM
Draft Week Family Fan Zone
Bring the whole team to the Draft Week Family Fan Zone!
April 30
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
–
10:00 AM
Meadowcroft’s Homeschool Open House
Calling all homeschool families – experience history like never before!
Tickets Required
June 20
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
–
10:00 AM
Meadowcroft Atlatl Competition
Test your aim and step back in time at Meadowcroft’s annual Atlatl Competition.
View All Events
Get to the Point of Pittsburgh History
Fort Pitt Museum
Kids can step back in time and discover the world-shaping events that occurred right here in Pittsburgh for free at the Fort Pitt Museum!
Plan Your Visit
Site Menu
Kids & Families
Skip Sub Navigation
Through support from the
Kamin “Free for Kids” Initiative
, admission is
free for all
children ages 17 and under
to the Heinz History Center, Franco Harris Sports Museum, and Fort Pitt Museum every day, all year long!
reserve tickets
The Kamin Family Legacy
In June 2025, longtime supporters Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin made a transformative $11.5 million gift to ensure free year-round admission for kids.
Learn More
Family Fun for Everyone
From our two-story “Liberty Tubes” slide to the original sets and puppets from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” the History Center is the perfect Pittsburgh place to explore with your family.
Discovery Place
Explore Pittsburgh innovations and learn about the inventing process in
Discovery Place
, a kid-friendly zone where creativity, science, and history merge!
Explore the Exhibit
Kidsburgh
Serve up Isaly’s ice cream at the play soda fountain, milk a full-scale mooing cow, and zoom down a spiral slide, in
Kidsburgh
— our interactive play place for the history makers of tomorrow!
Explore the Exhibit
Heinz
See a giant ketchup bottle, watch vintage Heinz ads, and explore hands-on displays that bring more than 150 years of dill-lightful history to life. A must-see for kids who love ketchup!
Explore the Exhibit
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Step into Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and see the largest collection of original items from the beloved show—including King Friday’s Castle, the Great Oak Tree, and the familiar set where Mister Rogers began every episode.
Explore the Exhibit
Franco Harris Sports Museum
Go on an epic journey through the City of Champions, from the almost-forgotten tales of Pittsburgh Olympians to the stories of Western Pa. legends like Franco, Swin, Mario, and Roberto.
Explore the Museum
Family-Friendly Amenities
Kid-friendly snacks and refreshments can be purchased in the History Center Café, located on the first floor.
Strollers and diaper bags are permitted within the museum.
Baby-changing stations can be found in restrooms on the first and third floors and in the fifth floor Mueller Education Center.
Visitors are welcome to nurse anywhere they feel comfortable. A private nursing room is located on the sixth floor.
All exhibition floors are accessible via elevator.
Water fountains can be found on the first, second, and third floors and in the fifth floor Mueller Education Center.
Kids & Families Events
View All Events
April 24
Franco Harris Sports Museum
–
10:00 AM
Draft Week Fan Zone
Get in the game during Draft Week at the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh!
April 25
Franco Harris Sports Museum
–
10:00 AM
Draft Week Family Fan Zone
Bring the whole team to the Draft Week Family Fan Zone!
April 30
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
–
10:00 AM
Meadowcroft’s Homeschool Open House
Calling all homeschool families – experience history like never before!
Tickets Required
June 20
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
–
10:00 AM
Meadowcroft Atlatl Competition
Test your aim and step back in time at Meadowcroft’s annual Atlatl Competition.
View All Events
Get to the Point of Pittsburgh History
Fort Pitt Museum
Kids can step back in time and discover the world-shaping events that occurred right here in Pittsburgh for free at the Fort Pitt Museum!
Plan Your Visit
Site Menu