Fort Pitt Museum - Heinz History Center
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Fort Pitt Museum - Heinz History Center
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Discover the world-shaping events that occurred right here in Pittsburgh at the Fort Pitt Museum, located within Point State Park.
The Fort Pitt Museum tells the story of Western Pennsylvania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh through interactive exhibitions, life-like figures, and 18th-century artifacts.
During the summer months, you can witness living history in Point State Park as the Fort Pitt Museum’s colonial reenactors demonstrate how life was lived during the 1700s.
Modified Hours During NFL Draft Week
Due to Point State Park closures and private events, the Fort Pitt Museum will operate on a modified schedule during NFL Draft Week.
April 18–23
: Closed
April 24
: Noon–5 p.m.*
April 25
: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.*
April 26–27
: Closed
Regular hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) resume April 28.
*Visitors must download the NFL OnePass app and register for the NFL Draft to access Point State Park.
Hours & Location
Address:
Point State Park, 601 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
, in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh.
Regular Hours: Daily from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Holiday Closures: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Follow the footpath entrance to Point State Park, via Commonwealth Place, crossing under the portal bridge.
Admission
Adults
$10
Senior Citizens (65+)
$8
Students with a valid school ID
$6
Children ages 6-17
FREE
Children ages 5 and under
FREE
History Center Members
FREE
Retired & Active Duty Military
Receive $2 off admission
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.
Visit the Fort for Free with RAD Pass
Discover the world-shaping events that happened right here in Pittsburgh for FREE on the third Thursdays and Sundays of each month with RAD Pass! Made possible by the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD), RAD Pass unlocks free access to the Fort Pitt Museum and makes it easier than ever to experience Pittsburgh’s history year-round.
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.
learn more & book
The Fort Pitt Museum, located in historic Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh, is a two-floor, 12,000-square-foot museum that tells the story of Western Pennsylvania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh.
The strategic location of the fort – at the Forks of the Ohio River – helped to shape the course of American and world history.
First opened in 1969 in a reconstructed bastion, the Fort Pitt Museum provides visitors with a rich understanding of the world-changing events that occurred right here in Western Pennsylvania.
Through interactive exhibitions, life-like historical figures, and recently added artifacts, visitors will learn the important role our region played in shaping the United States.
What's On at Fort Pitt?
Fort Pitt Museum
Get the inside scoop on featured exhibits and events at the museum.
What’s On
The Shop at Fort Pitt
The Fort Pitt Museum Shop is your one-stop shop for quirky colonial gifts. The Museum Shop is open 24/7 online, and seven days a week during regular museum hours.
Explore the Shop
Fort Pitt Block House
The Fort Pitt Museum’s historic neighbor is the Fort Pitt Block House, owned and maintained by the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The Block House is not affiliated with the Fort Pitt Museum or the Heinz History Center.
Learn More
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
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Get to the Point of Pittsburgh History
Skip Sub Navigation
Discover the world-shaping events that occurred right here in Pittsburgh at the Fort Pitt Museum, located within Point State Park.
The Fort Pitt Museum tells the story of Western Pennsylvania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh through interactive exhibitions, life-like figures, and 18th-century artifacts.
During the summer months, you can witness living history in Point State Park as the Fort Pitt Museum’s colonial reenactors demonstrate how life was lived during the 1700s.
Modified Hours During NFL Draft Week
Due to Point State Park closures and private events, the Fort Pitt Museum will operate on a modified schedule during NFL Draft Week.
April 18–23
: Closed
April 24
: Noon–5 p.m.*
April 25
: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.*
April 26–27
: Closed
Regular hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) resume April 28.
*Visitors must download the NFL OnePass app and register for the NFL Draft to access Point State Park.
Hours & Location
Address:
Point State Park, 601 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
, in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh.
Regular Hours: Daily from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Holiday Closures: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Follow the footpath entrance to Point State Park, via Commonwealth Place, crossing under the portal bridge.
Admission
Adults
$10
Senior Citizens (65+)
$8
Students with a valid school ID
$6
Children ages 6-17
FREE
Children ages 5 and under
FREE
History Center Members
FREE
Retired & Active Duty Military
Receive $2 off admission
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.
Visit the Fort for Free with RAD Pass
Discover the world-shaping events that happened right here in Pittsburgh for FREE on the third Thursdays and Sundays of each month with RAD Pass! Made possible by the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD), RAD Pass unlocks free access to the Fort Pitt Museum and makes it easier than ever to experience Pittsburgh’s history year-round.
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.
learn more & book
The Fort Pitt Museum, located in historic Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh, is a two-floor, 12,000-square-foot museum that tells the story of Western Pennsylvania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh.
The strategic location of the fort – at the Forks of the Ohio River – helped to shape the course of American and world history.
First opened in 1969 in a reconstructed bastion, the Fort Pitt Museum provides visitors with a rich understanding of the world-changing events that occurred right here in Western Pennsylvania.
Through interactive exhibitions, life-like historical figures, and recently added artifacts, visitors will learn the important role our region played in shaping the United States.
What's On at Fort Pitt?
Fort Pitt Museum
Get the inside scoop on featured exhibits and events at the museum.
What’s On
The Shop at Fort Pitt
The Fort Pitt Museum Shop is your one-stop shop for quirky colonial gifts. The Museum Shop is open 24/7 online, and seven days a week during regular museum hours.
Explore the Shop
Fort Pitt Block House
The Fort Pitt Museum’s historic neighbor is the Fort Pitt Block House, owned and maintained by the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The Block House is not affiliated with the Fort Pitt Museum or the Heinz History Center.
Learn More
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
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