Heinz History Center - Heinz History Center
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Heinz History Center - Heinz History Center
Welcome to Our Neighborhood
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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. The Franco Harris Sports Museum is located on the second and third floors of the History Center.
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Hours & Location
Address:
1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
in the heart of Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District
Hours: Daily from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
for the History Center and Sports Museum
Holiday Closures: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
The Detre Library & Archives (6th Floor) operates on
special hours that you can review here
.
Always Free for Kids!
Thanks to a transformative gift from longtime supporters Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin, the Heinz History Center now offers free admission for all kids year-round!
The
Kamin “Free for Kids” Initiative
includes free museum entry for all children aged 17 and under and cover admission costs for all school groups.
Admission
Adults (ages 18-64)
$20
Senior Citizens (ages 65+)
$18
Youth (ages 6-17)
FREE
Children (ages 5 and under)
FREE
Students with Valid IDs
$11
Retired & Active Duty Military
$2 off admission
Access Card Holders
$1 (can be used for up to four admissions)
History Center Members
FREE
America’s #1 History Museum
The History Center was voted the #1 History Museum in America by USA Today in 2024, 2025, and 2026 as part of its annual
Readers’ Choice Awards
.
Visit for Free with RAD Pass
Visit the Heinz History Center, America’s #1 History Museum, for FREE on the third Thursdays and Sundays of each month with RAD Pass! Made possible by Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD), RAD Pass makes it easy to explore Pittsburgh’s top cultural destinations.
Each pass admits up to four guests and is valid during regular business hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Thursdays and Sundays. The offer will only be honored on the date that is on your pass and includes admission to the History Center and Franco Harris Sports Museum.
learn more & book
What's On at the History Center?
Exhibits & Events
Heinz History Center
Get the inside scoop on featured exhibits and events at the museum.
What's On
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.
Detre Library & Archives
VISIT Pittsburgh Welcome Center
Located in the History Center’s first floor Great Hall, get oriented and excited about everything the city has to offer — all inside the #1 History Museum in America.
Learn More
Kids & Families
The History Center is fun for everyone! Learn more about the museum’s family-friendly exhibits, activities, and amenities.
Discover More
The Museum Shop
The History Center Museum Shop is your one-stop shop for all things Pittsburgh. From Heinz 57 to “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” browse hundreds of one-of-a-kind gifts ranging from classic to quirky. The Museum Shop is open seven days a week during regular museum hours, and always open online.
Explore the Shop
Digital and Audio Guide
Enhance your visit and access exclusive behind-the-scenes content from the palm of your hand with the Bloomberg Connects guide.
Learn More
The Café at the History Center
Open daily during museum hours, the Café at the History Center offers a wide array of grab-and-go items including fresh wraps, salads, sandwiches, and kid-friendly options from Common Plea Catering.
Site Menu
Welcome to Our Neighborhood
Skip Sub Navigation
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. The Franco Harris Sports Museum is located on the second and third floors of the History Center.
buy tickets
Hours & Location
Address:
1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
in the heart of Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District
Hours: Daily from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
for the History Center and Sports Museum
Holiday Closures: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
The Detre Library & Archives (6th Floor) operates on
special hours that you can review here
.
Always Free for Kids!
Thanks to a transformative gift from longtime supporters Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin, the Heinz History Center now offers free admission for all kids year-round!
The
Kamin “Free for Kids” Initiative
includes free museum entry for all children aged 17 and under and cover admission costs for all school groups.
Admission
Adults (ages 18-64)
$20
Senior Citizens (ages 65+)
$18
Youth (ages 6-17)
FREE
Children (ages 5 and under)
FREE
Students with Valid IDs
$11
Retired & Active Duty Military
$2 off admission
Access Card Holders
$1 (can be used for up to four admissions)
History Center Members
FREE
America’s #1 History Museum
The History Center was voted the #1 History Museum in America by USA Today in 2024, 2025, and 2026 as part of its annual
Readers’ Choice Awards
.
Visit for Free with RAD Pass
Visit the Heinz History Center, America’s #1 History Museum, for FREE on the third Thursdays and Sundays of each month with RAD Pass! Made possible by Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD), RAD Pass makes it easy to explore Pittsburgh’s top cultural destinations.
Each pass admits up to four guests and is valid during regular business hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Thursdays and Sundays. The offer will only be honored on the date that is on your pass and includes admission to the History Center and Franco Harris Sports Museum.
learn more & book
What's On at the History Center?
Exhibits & Events
Heinz History Center
Get the inside scoop on featured exhibits and events at the museum.
What's On
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.
Detre Library & Archives
VISIT Pittsburgh Welcome Center
Located in the History Center’s first floor Great Hall, get oriented and excited about everything the city has to offer — all inside the #1 History Museum in America.
Learn More
Kids & Families
The History Center is fun for everyone! Learn more about the museum’s family-friendly exhibits, activities, and amenities.
Discover More
The Museum Shop
The History Center Museum Shop is your one-stop shop for all things Pittsburgh. From Heinz 57 to “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” browse hundreds of one-of-a-kind gifts ranging from classic to quirky. The Museum Shop is open seven days a week during regular museum hours, and always open online.
Explore the Shop
Digital and Audio Guide
Enhance your visit and access exclusive behind-the-scenes content from the palm of your hand with the Bloomberg Connects guide.
Learn More
The Café at the History Center
Open daily during museum hours, the Café at the History Center offers a wide array of grab-and-go items including fresh wraps, salads, sandwiches, and kid-friendly options from Common Plea Catering.
Site Menu