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Home - Heinz History Center
Welcome to America's #1 History Museum
Plan Your Visit
Get to Know Our Family of Museums
Heinz History Center
10 AM - 5 PM
Franco Harris Sports Museum
10 AM - 5 PM
Fort Pitt Museum
CLOSED TODAY
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
REOPENS MAY '26
Draft History HQ
Franco Harris Sports Museum
From the Franco Harris Sports Museum to special pop-up exhibits with the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Steelers, discover how Pittsburgh forged a football legacy defined by legendary players, unforgettable moments, and six Super Bowl championships at the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh.
Catch More
Draft Week Family Fan Zone
Event
Franco Harris Sports Museum
Bring the whole team to the Draft Week Family Fan Zone on Apr. 25!
Learn More
What's On: Events
Search our calendar of upcoming events hosted by our family of museums!
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!
May 2
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
–
10:00 AM
Meadowcroft Opening Day
Join Meadowcroft on opening day!
May 7
Heinz History Center
–
6:30 PM
Hidden History Trivia Night
It’s a trivia night in Pittsburgh!
Tickets Required
May 9
Fort Pitt Museum
–
1:00 PM
Speaker Saturday: Native Diplomacy on the Frontier
Join the Fort Pitt Museum to explore Native diplomacy and power struggles.
View All Events
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.
Explore Exhibits
Kids & Families
Build bridges in the interactive Discovery Place or explore the Neighborhood of Make–Believe.
Unique Pittsburgh Gifts
From exclusive Heinz merch to the Mister Rogers kindness collection, find the perfect Pittsburgh gift at the Museum Shop.
Smithsonian Treasures
Discover Smithsonian artifacts at the History Center and learn more about the museum’s Smithsonian affiliation.
Explore Our Collections
Thousands of artifacts and historic images, at your fingertips.
Kids & Families
Build bridges in the interactive Discovery Place or explore the Neighborhood of Make–Believe.
Unique Pittsburgh Gifts
From exclusive Heinz merch to the Mister Rogers kindness collection, find the perfect Pittsburgh gift at the Museum Shop.
Smithsonian Treasures
Discover Smithsonian artifacts at the History Center and learn more about the museum’s Smithsonian affiliation.
Explore Our Collections
Thousands of artifacts and historic images, at your fingertips.
Site Menu
Welcome to America's #1 History Museum
Plan Your Visit
Get to Know Our Family of Museums
Heinz History Center
10 AM - 5 PM
Franco Harris Sports Museum
10 AM - 5 PM
Fort Pitt Museum
CLOSED TODAY
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
REOPENS MAY '26
Draft History HQ
Franco Harris Sports Museum
From the Franco Harris Sports Museum to special pop-up exhibits with the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Steelers, discover how Pittsburgh forged a football legacy defined by legendary players, unforgettable moments, and six Super Bowl championships at the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh.
Catch More
Draft Week Family Fan Zone
Event
Franco Harris Sports Museum
Bring the whole team to the Draft Week Family Fan Zone on Apr. 25!
Learn More
What's On: Events
Search our calendar of upcoming events hosted by our family of museums!
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!
May 2
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
–
10:00 AM
Meadowcroft Opening Day
Join Meadowcroft on opening day!
May 7
Heinz History Center
–
6:30 PM
Hidden History Trivia Night
It’s a trivia night in Pittsburgh!
Tickets Required
May 9
Fort Pitt Museum
–
1:00 PM
Speaker Saturday: Native Diplomacy on the Frontier
Join the Fort Pitt Museum to explore Native diplomacy and power struggles.
View All Events
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.
Explore Exhibits
Kids & Families
Build bridges in the interactive Discovery Place or explore the Neighborhood of Make–Believe.
Unique Pittsburgh Gifts
From exclusive Heinz merch to the Mister Rogers kindness collection, find the perfect Pittsburgh gift at the Museum Shop.
Smithsonian Treasures
Discover Smithsonian artifacts at the History Center and learn more about the museum’s Smithsonian affiliation.
Explore Our Collections
Thousands of artifacts and historic images, at your fingertips.
Kids & Families
Build bridges in the interactive Discovery Place or explore the Neighborhood of Make–Believe.
Unique Pittsburgh Gifts
From exclusive Heinz merch to the Mister Rogers kindness collection, find the perfect Pittsburgh gift at the Museum Shop.
Smithsonian Treasures
Discover Smithsonian artifacts at the History Center and learn more about the museum’s Smithsonian affiliation.
Explore Our Collections
Thousands of artifacts and historic images, at your fingertips.
Site Menu