Heinz History Center

The Heinz History Center is a history museum in the Strip District of Pittsburgh, United States. The building rises through six floors displaying collections from the western region of Pennsylvania.

The museum opened in 1996 inside a warehouse that once stored ice for the local district. It became Pennsylvania's largest history institution, covering centuries of regional development.

The museum takes its name from the Heinz family, whose food products became known around the world from their Pittsburgh base. Visitors walk through rooms filled with everyday objects that show how people in the region lived and worked over generations.

The museum opens daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, with entry fees between $9 and $18 depending on age. Visitors typically spend two to three hours exploring the floors, as each level covers different periods and themes.

The upper floors hold original set pieces from the television show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, including the living room furniture and puppets used during filming. These items come from a program that aired for decades and reached millions of children across the country.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: 1996

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Website: http://heinzhistorycenter.org

GPS coordinates: 40.44660,-79.99220

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30