An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the History Center is the largest history museum in Pennsylvania. The museum features six floors of long-term and changing exhibition space, including the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a dynamic museum-within-a-museum, and the Library & Archives.
1212 Smallman St Pittsburgh , PA 15222 United States
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The largest history museum in PA , you can discover everything from French & Indian War to the Steelers . Go ahead and ask about The Immaculate Reception. We dare you. Read more
We love this place. It's like a museum , but just a little smaller. Plenty of history of the area, sports memorabilia , and Pittsburgh Spirit!
Throw a perfect pass or drive a motorboat at the Heinz History Center. The western PA sports museum honors Pittsburgh’s sports heritage in the largest history museum across Pennsylvania.
The cafe has surprisingly great food. Red pepper Gouda soup (AMAZING) every Friday, wraps and paninis are delicious. Try the energy stir smoothie on your way out. Service is very friendly as well .
This is really an incredible museum . Could spend all day in here. Very interesting and well done.
Tons to see, very nice museum . All the exhibits are worth looking at
Former ice storage building re-purposed as a museum of Western PA artifacts . Houses a Sports Museum . Displays commemorate Fred Rodgers,Jonas Salk, Westinghouse, Pgh Steelers , George Romero, archives.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children. There are interesting exhibits for everyone. This is one of the largest history museums in PA . Definitely a stop for sports fans . Read more
Give yourself at least an hour per floor and wear comfortable shoes . Everybody should visit here at least once but it's worth buying the membership!
Great place to take kids. A lot of interactive exhibits . The sports museum is also a must see for the Pittsburgh sports fans !
A cool little Smithsonian museum that deserves more than one visit. The prices in the cafe are very reasonable.
Definitely worth the price, lots to see, you must visit the Heinz ketchup exhibit
Incredible over view of Western PA and Pittsburgh history. Gem!
Come visit us at MixStirs Cafe located inside the museum ; we have daily soup specials, smoothies , hot dogs , paninis , sandwiches and more!
Really cool museum . Highly recommend
Fun place, lots of history and knowledge !
Lots of floors of interesting Pittsburgh history!
Simply amazing. Im a war history kinda person and this place had alot of it. Plus u get to see Pgh as it was back in the day and how it helped pioneer America towards what it is today
Collect a stamp from each floor (located by the elevator ) and get a free pickle or ketchup Heinz pin :)
Cool museum i like it ????
Must see #”Greenbook exhibit ! Very enlightening! Thanks sheen
Check out the new exhibit Pixburgh for a history of photograph in the PIttsburgh area.
Amazing exhibits and always something interesting to see!
Great for fans of Mr. Roger 's Neighborhood and Islay's Chip Chopped Ham
Make sure to check out the Stars and Stripes exhibit . Innovators on the 2nd floor is pretty amazing too.
Cool museum but it has no flow to it.
Great exhibit on history of Pittsburgh, including video on "Pittsburghese", explaining some of my dad's weird language like "warsh the car" or "redd up your room"!
The best postcards with city 's views are here.
Pretty neat museum !
Make time to visit! You'll learn a lot!
Loved the sports part of the mueseum
Plan plenty of time. And try a chocolate covered pickle on the way out.
Maz uni and bat. Mr Rogers and king Friday make this a worthy trip. If you like the Steelers it's a must. A tad pricey should be like ten bucks
Not to miss...Heinz commercials from around the world. Brit is best!
There's a tiny George Romero exhibit in here!!
Did you know that the big Mac was founded in PA, as well as the zipper and the mr. Yuck logo
History, Pittsburgh, Steelers , Heinz
Mr. Rogers ' shoes & sweater are on the 2nd floor!
Grab a sandwich at the deli . They're great!
Morris the car's chair is here!!!!
learn things you never knew about Pgh!
You can see the tree from Make Believe and one of his sweaters! - JH H-D
All the commercials from around the world are fun! - JH H-D
Like any good Pittsburgher, this exhibit rattles off all the great things that have been invented in the area - JH H-D
The location of the museum is right by the water. A very good photo op make sure u go to the fountain. The museum was small but it gave a nice telling of the history and had some hands on stuff. 10$ - Erik Cintron
Super informative place! Many interactive, excellent exposure for children. Excellent collection of minerals. Interesting art gallery. Be sure to come with the kids! - Skifchik
My first time there, just moved to Pittsburgh too, and it was incredible! Everything I had heard... It was all I could have hoped and wishes for! - Milynda Moore
Potato pancakes are an excellent appetizer as well as the non-traditional pierogies w/ sauerkraut & bratwurst. - James Gill