Admission is free during November for kids ages 17 and younger at the Senator John Heinz History Center and Fort Pitt Museum in Pittsburgh.
“Thanks to the generosity of our partner, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, we’re able to make our museums more accessible to families who are struggling after a difficult year,” said History Center President and CEO Andy Masich. “As we head into the holiday season, we invite visitors to experience our region’s history while making unforgettable memories at the History Center and Fort Pitt Museum.”
Across 370,000 square feet and six floors of award-winning exhibitions, kids and others can explore these features at the “Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh”:
• The Neighborhood of Make-Believe, featuring the original set and puppets from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”
• Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, where they can throw a touchdown pass to legendary Steelers and score the winning goal for the Penguins
• Take the stairs to exercise your body and mind in the UPMC SmartSteps. Punch your stamp card on all six floors and receive a free Heinz pickle pin
• Design Pop Art, construct bridges and more in the interactive Discovery Place exhibition
• Come face-to-face with more than 100 influential Americans with Western Pennsylvania connections inside the History Center’s new exhibition, “Smithsonian’s Portraits of Pittsburgh: Works from the National Portrait Gallery.”
“During these unconventional times, we hope we can help families enjoy the coming season and make memories they will cherish for years to come,” said Howard W. “Hoddy” Hanna III, chairman of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. “It is the goal of this partnership to both support this regional resource and the region’s youngest community members alike.”
Visitors to the Fort Pitt Museum can learn about world-shaping events that occurred in Western Pennsylvania, including how Pittsburgh nearly became a permanent part of Virginia during the 18th century through the museum’s featured exhibition, “Pittsburgh, Virginia.”
The History Center and Fort Pitt Museum are open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
Admission to the History Center is $18, $15 for ages 62 and older and $9 for college students with valid school ID. Admission to the Fort Pitt Museum is $8 for adults, $7 for ages 62and older and $4.50 for college students with ID.
Tickets for both sites are available online or at the door.
The history center has established health and safety policies including timed entry, reduced capacity, sanitation protocols and required face coverings.
Details: heinzhistorycenter.org
