John Heinz History Center - Pittsburgh, Pa.
N 40° 26.814 W 079° 59.540
17T E 585451 N 4477848
The Sen. John Heinz History Center is located in Pittsburgh's Strip District and is one of the largest history museums in Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WMTN2A
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/15/2016
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The Heinz History Center is named for the late Senator John Heinz who was killed in a plane crash in 1991. The museum is more than 275,000 square feet of banquet and exhibit space covering six floors. The museum documents the history of Pennsylvania from Lewis and Clark who keel boats were built near here to Pittsburgh Native Fred Rogers who welcomed generations of children to Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. The Heinz History Center is also home to the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, which features exhibits from the Negro Leagues to the World Championships captured by the Steelers, Pirates and Penguins.
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Visitors should plan on spending a good half day to explore all 6-floors of the museum. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the 2016 adult admission is $16.00. There is a small cafe available which features soups, sandwiches, salads, and a variety of beverages. The History Center is available for catered banquets, including wedding, and other public and private functions.