If you have never visited the Heinz History Center, you would be surprised by the incredible amount of things to explore. There are fun exhibits that are perfect for the entire family. One exhibit one display, “Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation,” you can take a look back at Pittsburgh’s rich history, and discover the many changes they have contributed. This exhibit is a two story adventure that shows how the Pittsburgh area has changed the world. The goal for this presentation is for viewers to connect to some contributions that have been made such as the poison YUCK stickers, Big Macs, and how Pittsburgh became the steel capital!
The Heinz History Center can be traced all the way back to 1879, which makes it one of the oldest history institutions. Before it became the Heinz History Center, it was the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania. The society got its early beginnings from residents who wanted to preserve the local history. The idea stuck and has been open for over 135 years. Since then the museum itself has grown to a massive 370,000 square foot building.
One of the more recent additions to the Senator Heinz History Center was becoming a Smithsonian affiliate in 2004. This addition made the Center the largest History museums in the state of Pennsylvania.
The newest add on to the History Center is the Museum Conservation Center, in 2014.The large nine-story building is where the museum houses their artifacts. To preserve the quality, they only use the highest standards that are much like those used in the Smithsonian.
The History Center wouldn’t be complete without an exhibit of the Heinz Company. The Senator Heinz History Center has the largest Heinz exhibit of anywhere, featuring many artifacts and photographic. One of the most impressive things on exhibit is the 11-foot ketchup bottle! You will travel back through time and see how H.J. Heinz grew and started the company that almost everyone knows and loves.
So if you have been looking for something the whole family can do, The Heinz History Center is a must see! They are accessible 361 days a year and have great hours too.
See directions here:
Senator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Get on I-579 S from Smallman St, 11th St and Grant St
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Take Liberty Tunnel and PA-51 S to Stilley Rd in Brentwood
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Take Doyle Rd to Streets Run Rd
4 min (1.6 mi)
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