Devoted to the history and heritage of Western Pennsylvania, the Senator John Heinz History Center is Pennsylvania’s largest history museum and a proud affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. The 370,000 square-foot museum presents compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection in an interactive environment perfect for visitors of all ages.
Visit the launch point for the Lewis & Clark Expedition across the street from the Heinz History Center (1212 Smallman Street), then explore the “Smithsonian’s Home in Pittsburgh.” The museum’s “Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation” exhibition features a lifelike figure of Meriwether Lewis, who began his journey west from Fort Fayette in August 1803.
Relive the greatest exploring expedition in American history as part of the History Center’s long-term exhibit, “Rediscovering Lewis & Clark: A Journey with the Rooney Family,” featuring an exciting collection of photographs and materials gathered by the Rooneys, long-time owners of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Distance: 0.01 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers Fun and Sports
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Soluna PGH - Coffee & Mezcal Bar, Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.29 mi (straight line)
Sienna Mercato, Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.30 mi (straight line)
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar Strip District, 18th Street, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.44 mi (straight line)
Andy Warhol Museum, Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.56 mi (straight line)
Galleries and Venues Museums and Interpretive Centers
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60 21st St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Distance: 0.57 mi (straight line)
507 Foreland St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA
Distance: 0.68 mi (straight line)
Food and Drinks Breweries and Distilleries Shopping
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Penn Brewery, Vinial Street, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.71 mi (straight line)
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.86 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers
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Point State Park, Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.91 mi (straight line)
Three Rivers Heritage Trail System - Monongahela Wharf, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.94 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes
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CXRR+HH Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 0.95 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes
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Fort Pitt Blockhouse, Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 1.01 mi (straight line)
Fort Pitt Museum, Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 1.02 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers Forts
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National Aviary, Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 1.03 mi (straight line)
Gateway Clipper Fleet, West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Distance: 1.15 mi (straight line)
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