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Household No. 1 Site
A Monogahela village archeological site in Rostraver Township which showed evidence of warfare and burials
Meadowcroft Rockshelter
An archeological site in Jefferson Township which contains evidence of some of the earliest presence of human existence in North America
Squirrel Hill Site
Once served as a prominent Monongahela village during the pre-contact era
Associated Artists of Pittsburgh
Exhibits, promotes, and supports the work of visual artists who call Pittsburgh and the surrounding region home
Artsmiths of Pittsburgh
Addresses inequity by engaging our community in the making and appreciation of art
The August Wilson Center African American Cultural Center
An architectural gem, featuring live performances, visual art, educational opportunities and more
BOOM Concepts
An exhibition and studio space along the Penn Ave Arts Corridor dedicated to bringing live art, music, and performance to the community
Boxheart Expressions
Fosters continued dedication to the living artists it represents and maintains a robust program of exhibitions and events
BUNKER projects
A nonprofit artist residency and experimental gallery in Pittsburgh, PA that serves as a platform for emerging artists to develop their practice and create new works for exhibition
Butler Art Center
Provides art classes for children and adults including pottery classes with art on display in the main galleries and oranizes art show
Concept Art Gallery
Proudly represents and exhibits many of the region’s most established artists, along with artists of national and international reputation
Contemporary Craft
Offers innovative exhibitions focused on multicultural diversity and contemporary art, as well as a range of hands-on workshops, community engagement programs, and a store
Dargate Galleries
Their auctions always have many items available, and whether you are looking for antiques and jewelry or something else
Firebox Art Studios
A unique art gallery featuring extraordinary works of original art from over thirty local and national artists
Galerie Werner
Offers an exquisite collection of fine antique European art (late-18th to the early-20th centuries), beautifully appropriate for home or business interiors
GalleriE CHIZ
The unique gallery building is occupied by Ellen (CHIZ) Neuberg as her own studio and she is often painting live 6 days a week
Green Beacon Gallery
Offers affordable studio space for artists to create, record, perform, and showcase works of all kinds
The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination
Irving and Aaronel deRoy Gruber Foundation
Promotes the artwork of Aaronel deRoy Gruber (1918-2011) and engages Pittsburgh-based and regional artists and initiatives connected to sculpture, photography, printmaking and painting
James Gallery
Their goal is to move away from the typical and expected, venturing into areas that challenge preconceived images of art and the predictable gallery experience
Jeff Edwards Gallery
Exhibits Original Art from both established artists and emerging artists with some of their most recent work available for custom framing
Ketchup City Creative
Exists to make art accessible to the community , make art approachable and affordable, and for artists to be able to showcase their talents in a variety of ways
Latrobe Art Center
The Manos Gallery
A historic building once the home of the Historic Manos theater in the 1920s, has a new artistic purpose as an art gallery that provides the opportunity for artist to showcase their works of art
Maser Galleries
Proud to offer the largest inventory of paintings and limited edition works on canvas and paper in the city
Mendelson Gallery
Established artists like Mendelson, Mapplethorpe, Keiffer, Beuys, Man Ray, Rauschenburg, Chamberlain and Bourgeois have incongruously adorned his walls, along with good local talent
Merrick Art Gallery
Promotes and showcases the work of unique artists and showcases new and emerging artists alongside classic, well-established pieces
Miller Gallery at Carnegie Mellon University
Provides transformative experiences with contemporary art through exhibitions, conversation, and exchange in a free and open public space
Mod Design & ARTica Gallery
Most Wanted Fine Art
Houses the work of decorated army veteran Jason Sauer whose transformative sculptures, crafted from crashed and painted cars of demolition derbies, merge chaos and beauty
Oil Valley Center for the Arts
Affordable artist studio space in the beautiful National Transit Building, an impressive historic building with surprises around every corner
Photo Forum Gallery
Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media
Cultivates a thriving arts community by bringing people together through education, exhibitions, and experiences
Pittsburgh Glass Center
A nonprofit, public-access education center; an art gallery; a state-of-the-art glass studio; a community builder; and a hub for innovation and creativity
Pride Fine Art
Prism Stained Glass
Restores centuries old windows and creates new pieces of art for churches, businesses and people's homes in the Pittsburgh area as well as provides supplies and professional advice to artists
Redfishbowl
A grassroots artist collective that unifies creative networks, genres, and mediums through the common thread of art, music, and performance
Space
Home to exhibitions by regional artists focused on conversations in the contemporary art field and the experience of creating work in the 21st century
The Spinning Plate
A gallery in the friendship neighborhood of Pittsburgh
University Art Gallery
Drawing on a collection of 3,500 objects, the gallery has presented more than 150 exhibitions since the 1960s
Wood Street Galleries
Features contemporary art exhibitions focused on technology and its developments through film, video, robotics, and new media installation
WOW Factory
A paint your own pottery, glass fusing, mosaic and clay studio
You Are Here Art Gallery
Delivers opportunities and services that equip artists and community members to collaborate, innovate and participate in projects that reflect local culture and heritage, as well as projects that increase individual pride, confidence, and self-worth
ZYNKA Gallery
A contemporary art gallery focused on the finest work being created by emerging and established artists in Pittsburgh and beyond
Academy Hill Historic District
Addy-Spencer House
Allegheny Arsenal
Allegheny Cemetery
Allegheny County Airport
Allegheny County Courthouse and Jail
Allegheny County Fairgrounds
Allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny High School
Allegheny HYP Club
Allegheny Observatory
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Allegheny River Lock & Dam 2
Allegheny River Lock & Dam 4
Allegheny Social Hall
Allegheny West
Allen Hall
Alpha Terrace Historic District
Alumni Hall (Masonic Temple)
Anderson Manor
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Armstrong Tunnel
Arrott Building
Arsenal School
Arthurs-Johnson House
Bailey Covered Bridge
Beallsville Historic District
Bells Mills Covered Bridge
Bethany College
Bethel African American Episcopal Church of Monongahela City
Beulah Presbyterian Church
Blaney Mays Covered Bridge
Bost Building
Bridge in Jefferson Borough
Bridge in Shaler Township
Brockway Station
Brookville Historic District
Brookville Presbyterian Church and Manse
Brownsville Bridge
Brush Creek Salems United Church of Christ
Buchanan Furnace
Burkholder (Beechdale) Covered Bridge
Bushy Run Battlefield
Byrnes & Kiefer Building
Caldwell Tavern
California Area Public LIbrary
Canonsburg Armory
Captain William Vicary House
Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny
Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls
Carnegie Free Library of Braddock
Carrie Furnace
Cement City Historic District
Centerville Historic District
Chartiers Valley Railway Freight Station
Christian Miller House
Citizens National Bank of Latrobe
Clarion County Courthouse and Former Jail
Claysville S Bridge
Clear Creek State Park
Concord School
Cook Forest State Park
Coraopolis Railroad Station
Crawford Covered Bridge
C.W. Bill Young Lock & Dam
Danley Covered Bridge
Davis Island Lock and Dam Site
Day Covered Bridge
Devil's Den, McClurg Covered Bridge
Dick Building
Duquesne Incline
East Washington Historic District
Ebenezer Covered Bridge
Eliza Furnace
Erskine Covered Bridge
Evergreen Hamlet
Experimental and Safety Research Coal Mines
Fairview Park
First Methodist Episcopal Church of McKeesport
First National Bank of Charleroi
Flat Iron Heritage and History Center
Flight 93 Memorial
Fort Ligonier
Fort McIntosh
Fort Necessity
Foxburg Country Club
Friendship Hill
Fulton Log House
George J. Schmitt House
George Leber House
George Westinghouse Memorial Bridge
Gilfillan Farm
Glessner Covered Bridge (1881)
Gray-Taylor House
Greene Academy of Art
Greersburg Academy
Greensburg Downtown Historic District
Greensburg Station
Henry Covered Bridge
Herpel Brothers Foundry and Machine Shop
Hill's Tavern
Historic Hanna's Town
Homestead Grays Bridge
Homestead Historic District
Homestead Pennsylvania Railroad Station
Huffman Distillery and Chopping Mill
Hughes Covered Bridge
Jackson's Mill Covered Bridge
Jerome Street Bridge
Johnstown Inclined Plane
Joseph E. Hall House
Kennywood Park
Krepps Covered Bridge
Latrobe Station
Laurel Hill Furnace
Leatherman Covered Bridge
LeMoyne Crematory
Ligonier Historic District
Linn Run State Park Family Cabin District
Lions Club Fountains
Lobb's Cemetery and Yohogania County Courthouse Site
Logans Ferry Powder Works Historic District
Longdon L. Miller Covered Bridge
Longue Vue Club and Golf Course
Loyalhanna Lodge No. 275
Lyle Covered Bridge
Marianna Historic District
Martin's Mill Covered Bridge
Mason-Dixon Park
McConnells Mill State Park
McKeesport National Bank
McKees Rocks Bridge
McKinley School
McMillan Hall
Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church and Churchyard
Mooncrest Historic District
Monongahela Cemetery
Mt. Lebanon Historic District
Mount Pleasant Historic District
Mount St. Peter Roman Catholic Church
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
Nesbit-Walker Farm
New Baltimore Covered Bridge
New Kensington Downtown Historic District
New Kensington Production Works Historic District
Nicholas Way House
Oakdale Public School
Oakmont Country Club Historic District
Old Economy Village
Old Log Courthouse
Old Main (PennWest California)
Packsaddle Covered Bridge
Palace Theatre
Pennsalt Historic District
Pennsylvania Railroad Freight Station (Chartiers Valley)
Pennsylvania Railroad Station - Wilkinsburg
Petersburg Tollhouse
Pine Bank Covered Bridge
Plant's Covered Bridge
Historic Post Office Building (Punxsutawney)
Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
Ralston Freeman Covered Bridge
Redferd Segers House
Ross Furnace
St. Gertrude Roman Catholic Church
Saint Nicholas Chapel
St. Nicholas Croatian Church
St. Thomas Memorial Church
Saint Vincent Gristmill
Salem Crossroads Historic District
Sauer Buildings Historic District
Sawhill Covered Bridge
Scenery Hill Historic District
Scott Brownlee Covered Bridge
Scottdale Armory
Scottdale Historic District
Searights Tollhouse
Slickville Historic District
Sperling Building
Sprowl's Covered Bridge
The Stone Bridge
Taylor Allderdice High School
Taylorstown Historic District
Thornburg Historic District
T. M. Kurtz House
Trostletown Covered Bridge (1873)
Turtle Creek High School
United States Post Office - Sewickley
Vandergrift Historic District
Walter Mill Covered Bridge
Washington Cemetery
Washington Crossing Bridge
Westinghouse Air Brake Company General Office Building
Westmoreland County Courthouse
Abandoned Pittsburgh
An ongoing project documenting forgotten places where a strange, haunting beauty still exists
Abel Colley Tavern & Museum
A historic home that also served as an inn and tavern
Acme Corner Car Museum
Air Heritage Museum & Aircraft Restoration Facility
Allows aircraft from the past to guide you through the rich history of flight
Altoona Railroad Museum
Maintains the historical, technical, and cultural fabric of Central Pennsylvania railroaders, of all eras, and the communities they built by restoring, preserving, and interpreting their legacy for the purpose of education
American Jewish Museum
Explores contemporary Jewish art that facilitates dialogue about art, philosophy and culture to promote interfaith and intergenerational explorations
Andy Warhol Museum
Largest collection of Warhol’s artworks and archival materials
Antiochian Village
The Antiochian Archdiocese purchased Camp Fairfield from the Pittsburgh Synod of the United Presbyterian Church in 1978, and has been operating Antiochian Village Camp since its first camping season in the summer of 1979
Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society Inc.
Tells the story of people, places, and historical events starting with the destruction of the Delaware Village of the Kit-Han-Ne in 1756 by Colonel John Armstrong and his frontier troops
Bayernhof Museum
19,000 square foot museum houses collection of music boxes and automatic music machines
Beaver Area Heritage Foundation
Features important, regularly changing exhibits on the people, objects and events that have shaped the community’s history.
Beaver County Genealogy and History Center
Collect and preserves Beaver County history and family genealogies and to make these materials available for the public’s use in a non-circulating library
Beaver County Industrial Museum
Dedicated to the preservation of glass and steel in one location, as glass was the largest employer in the 19th century and steel the largest employer in the 20th century in the County. In 1980, 61% of the work force in Beaver County worked in a steel mill
Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society
Maintains a listing of persons who repair and restore toy trains, as well as regional hobby dealers
Beaver Falls Historical Society and Museum
Historical items displayed include vintage fire department equipment, china, photo albums, clothing and 1800s Chinese cutlery
Bedford County Historical Society
Houses the county's most extensive collection of historical and genealogical materials
Bedford Fine Art Gallery
Offers a wide variety of works from 19th century artists, early 20th century artists, and contemporary realism artists
Berlin Area Historic Society
Preserves Berlin Area history: Berlin Borough, Brothersvalley Township, Fairhope Township, Allegheny Township, New Baltimore Borough, Northhampton Township, Stonycreek Township, Shanksville Borough, and Indian Lake Borough
Bicycle Heaven
The world's largest bicycle museum & shop
Blairsville Area Underground Railroad
The oldest African American church in Blairsville which now serves as a history center dedicated to the brave men, women, and children who used this network to freedom
Bloody Knox Log Cabin Museum
An authentically furnished 1860s log cabin, and site of an historic Civil War shoot out. The one-acre property includes a log cabin, a period shed containing a wagon, a sleigh, carriage and thrashing machine
Bloody Run Historical Society
Artifacts and information about Everett’s cultural, industrial and transportation history and heritage
Boswell Area Historic Society
Braddock's Battlefield
Illuminates how 1755 Battle of the Monongahela spurred changes in the world, shaped the American Revolution
Bulgarian and Macedonian National Educational and Cultural Center
Houses the largest collection of Bulgarian art, media, and artifacts in the United States
Burtner Stone House
Constructed from 1818 to 1821 by Phillip Burtner, the property was originally a working farm and residence of the Burtner family
Bushy Run Battlefield
The Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society, Inc (BRBHS) was formed in 1980. It is a non-profit, volunteer organization committed to preserving and restoring Bushy Run Battlefield as a historical, educational, and recreational resource for the community
Cambria County Historical Society
Promotes research and public education through its Museum collection
Carnegie Museum of Art
Creates experiences that connect people to art, ideas, and one another
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Among the top natural history museums in the country
Carnegie Science Center
Inspires and entertains by connecting science and technology with everyday life
Center for Post Natural History
Dedicated to the advancement of knowledge relating to the complex interplay between culture, nature, and biotechnology
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Named one of the 10 best children’s museums in the country by USA Today
Clearfield County Historical Society
Home to a collection of items that chronicle the settlement and development of the County.
The Clemente Museum
With one of the largest collection of photographs and objects related to Roberto Clemente, the museum aims to educate its audiences on not only his incredible baseball career, but his humanitarian efforts and life off the field, as well
Coal and Coke Heritage Center
Collected records and artifacts related to the region’s coal and coke industries
Coalport Museum
Not just a 'brick & mortar' building that holds artifacts, volunteers and curators help explain the bituminous coal mining industry in our region and help you find genealogy on hundreds of surnames from our local area
Compass Inn
Discovers and collects any material and oral histories, which help establish or illustrate the history of the area, its exploration, settlement, development and activities in peacetime and in wartime
Conemaugh Township Area Historical Society
maintains an extensive collection of photographs of family groups, homes, farm equipment, activities and portraits during the period from 1895 through the 1920s
Connellsville Canteen
Keeps the history of Fayette County resident’s alive, and showcase their sacrifices and contributions that played an essential part during WWII
Curwensville-Pike Township Historical Society & Korb House Museum
Dedicated to promoting the history, pride and promise of Curwensville
DeBence Antique Music World
Houses a collection of more than 200 antique mechanical musical instruments dating from the mid–1800’s to the 1950s
Depreciation Lands Museum
Colonial era living history settlement, in an area that by 1805 was known as Talley Cavey
Donora Smog Museum
has permanent exhibits related to the founding of the town, town life, steel mills, the 1948 Smog tragedy, Donora schools and sports, social clubs and organizations, and a 1948-time capsule room
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh
Encourages the appreciation of Pittsburgh’s architectural design, history, and art through events that educate the general public
Drake Well Museum & Park
Serves as the historical heart of Pennsylvania's Oil Region National Heritage Area and is one of 23 historic sites and museums that make up the Pennsylvania Trails of History
DuBois Area Historical Society
Home to genealogical information as well as a museum for artifacts of the DuBois area
Dunbar Historical Society
Provides an avenue to discuss, discover, collect and preserve any material that will establish and illustrate the history of Dunbar
Duncan and Miller Glass Museum
Studies and preserves the heritage of George Duncan & Sons of Pittsburgh and the Duncan & Miller Glass Company of Washington, PA including the design, manufacture, and marketing of its products and celebrate the men and women who made it possible
Elmer H. Grimm Sr. Pharmacy Museum
Portrays pharmacies as they looked in the early 20th century
Fayette County Historical Society
Fort Bedford Museum
Houses over 4,000 objects from Bedford’s past
Fort Mason Historical Society
Preserves the many historic treasures, which rapidly were disappearing from the town
Fort Pitt Museum
A museum that tells the story of Western Pennsylvania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh
The Frick Pittsburgh
A museum located on five acres of beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens in the city’s historic East End
Greater Monessen Historical Society
Promotes and fosters knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of history in general and of the City of Monessen and environs in particular
Gobbler's Knob
The area Punxsutawney Phil makes his prognostication
Greene County Historical Society
Promotes an appreciation of Greene County history through the preservation and interpretation of local artifacts and stories in order to educate the public and future generations through a narrative of the rich heritage of Greene County and its surrounding area
Greene County Museum
Promotes an appreciation of Greene County history through the preservation and interpretation of local artifacts and stories in order to educate the public and future generations through a narrative of the rich heritage of Greene County and its surrounding area
Grice Clearfield Community Museum
Boasts a collection of over seventy antique and classic cars from the early 1900's and today's specialty cars and features the late William J. Evans' display of African game mounts appraised at $250,000
Guild of American Paper Cutters
Dedicated to papercutting and paper work as an art form in all its historical and contemporary styles
Hartwood Acres Mansion
Hartwood consists of a stately Tudor mansion (begun in 1927 and completed in 1929), an English style Formal Garden, a cottage, a stable complex, and a gate lodge (erected in 1927)
Heinz History Center
Devoted to the history and heritage of Western Pennsylvania, the History Center is Pennsylvania’s largest history museum and a proud affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution
Heritage Discovery Center
The stories of Johnstown — immigration, the 1889 flood, the steel industry and more — shaped the history of America as it became a modern industrial nation. The attractions of the Johnstown Discovery Network bring this rich history to life
Historical & Genealogical Society of Indiana County
The story of Indiana County is told by artifacts and memorabilia that illuminate the past and enlighten the present
Historical Society of the Blairsville Area
the Museum was established in 1986 through the efforts of many individuals interested in preserving and promoting local heritage.
Historical Society of Carnegie & Honus Wagner Sports Museum
The Historical Society of Carnegie, PA is a Historical Landmark, a museum of history, and the home of the museum for Honus Wagner
Homer-Center Historical Society
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the history of Homer City and Center Tow
Hooversville Area Historic Society
Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation
Hunt Institute specializes in the history of botany and all aspects of plant science and serves the international scientific community through research and documentation
Isett Heritage Museum
Home to the area’s largest collection of antiques and memorabilia.
IUP Museum
Bring the arts and material history of the region together in an environment that encourages exploration, dialogue, and enjoyment
Jeannette Area Historical Society
Collects memorabilia, photographs, artifacts and other material pertinent to the City of Jeannette and protects, preserve, categorize and share this history
Jimmy Stewart Museum
Captures the unique magic and small-town charm that catapulted the star into enduring fame
John Hermann, Jr. Memorial Art Museum
The museum showcases a diverse collection of John Herman Jr
Johnstown Children's Museum
Enjoy hands-on exhibits about the area's geography, industry, culture and ecology
Johnstown Flood Museum
Highlights the ventsMof ay 31, 1889, where a neglected dam and a phenomenal storm led to a catastrophe in which 2,209 people died
Kelso Museum of Near Eastern Archaeology
Has its roots in a program of archaeological field work in the Near East that began in 1924 focusing on the Lands of the Bible
Kerr House Museum
Collects, preserves and makes available historical records and documents for public research
Kerr Memorial Museum
Portrays middle-class family life in the late nineteenth century
Korb House Museum
Dedicated to the history, pride and promise of the Curwensville area, the Curwensville-Pike Township Historical Society maintains a museum in support of that effort
The Larry Bruno Foundation Hall of Achievement
Builds a culture for the Beaver Falls and surrounding communities by acknowledging and revering those who dedicated their lives to the betterment of their communities
Laurel Highlands Model Railroad Club
Focuses on railroading and model railroading
Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society
Home to an ever-growing collection of local area artifacts and art involving everything and anything related to the area's past
Ligonier Valley Railroad Museum
Preserves the history of the Ligonier Valley Rail Road
Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks
Discovered in May of 1930 during the construction of U.S. Route 22
Lincoln Highway Experience
Designated in 1995 as one of twelve special Heritage Areas in Pennsylvania, the 200-mile Corridor in south-central part of the state is reminiscent of the early 1913 Lincoln Highway with quirky supersized structures, scenic two-lane roads, and layers of transportation history that preceded it
Little Beaver Museum
Maintains, preserves, and restores the historical facts and material of the area, and to seek out historical sites of interest, and mark the same for the public and historical purposes
Maridon Museum
The only museum in the Western Pennsylvania region with a specific focus on Asian Art and Culture coupled with German Meissen porcelain
Mattress Factory
Pioneered the development of alternative art forms through site-specific installations, video, and performance art. It is nationally and internationally recognized as a leader in site-specific, contemporary art and is notorious for pushing the boundaries of both artist and viewer
McCandless / Northern Allegheny Heritage Center
Houses the longtime collection of local history buff Joseph Bullick
McCarl Industrial and Agricultural Museum
Maintains 5 museums of local history: an authentic log cabin , a working forge, a large industrial display of machinery & the like at the McCarl Industrial Museum
The McCully Log House
Provides an excellent example of an early American Log House. Because it has two stories, the structure is referred to as a “Log House,” rather than a “Log Cabin” (typically one-room, one-story homes). This example is unique in having an unusual double-decker front porch with the two massive logs that support the second floor cantilevered out to also support the upper porch.
McDonald Trail Station and History Center
Serves the users of both the Panhandle Trail and the Montour Trail, as well as the community of McDonald. It is the only facility of its kind along either the Panhandle or the Montour Trails
McGinley House
The oldest existing stone house in Monroeville, is a typical example of the western Pennsylvania vernacular stone architecture of the very late 18th and early 19th centuries
McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center
houses the City of McKeesport's first schoolhouse, previously situated at five other locations. Five additional rooms display varying aspects of McKeesport and the Mon Valley's history
Meyersdale Area Historical Society
Restored of the Meyersdale Western Maryland Railway Station which houses the museum for local artifacts depicting the history of the region in general
Monaca Community Hall of Fame
Celebrates residents and industries, past and present, who have contributed to the history of Monaca by unselfish and significant means
Moonshot Museum
Pennsylvania's first space museum and the only museum in the world to focus exclusively on career + community readiness for the 21st century space industry
Morgantown History Museum
Preserves and promotes local and regional history and to make it accessible to the citizens of Morgantown and visitors to the region
Museum of Geology and Natural History
Showcases the rich and varied story of West Virginia's geology through rock, mineral, fossil, and natural history displays
MuseumLab
Step into virtual worlds, explore funky art installations, weave on a loom, sew, emboss metal and much more
National Museum Of The American Coverlet
Seeks to enhance public interest, appreciation and understanding of coverlets by placing them in the context of events and developments of their day
National Opera House
The house rose to national significance in 1941, when Mary Cardwell Dawson, a celebrated musician and educator, rented the third floor of the house as an office and rehearsal space for the National Negro Opera Company, the first permanent African-American Opera company in the nation
Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning
Represents and celebrates the culture of the diverse communities of Pittsburgh. The Rooms are a community space where you're invited to experience your heritage in a space that's timeless and austere, yet dynamic and alive
Ohio Valley Lines Model Railroad, Library & Museum
Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad
Takes you back more than 150 years into the heart of Oil County vintage cars built by Pulman in 1930
Oil Region National Heritage Area
Preserves, promotes, developes, and supports historical, educational, natural, recreational, residential, commercial and industrial destinations
Old Bedford Village
Visitors of all ages will enjoy our military and civilian re-enactments, colonial crafts, exhibits and instructions, festivals, murder/mystery evenings, old fashioned Christmas celebrations and more
Old Economy Village
tells the story of the Harmony Society, one of the oldest and most successful religious communal groups of the nineteenth century
Oliver Miller Homestead
This old stone farmhouse nestled among the trees in South Park is a sturdy remnant of frontier days
Osceola Mills Historical Society
Preserves the history of the town and surrounding areas
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
Preserves and perpetuates its collection of historic transportation equipment, artifacts and archives and utilize the collection and other resources
Photo Antiques Museum of Photographic History
Founded in 1993 to preserve and present the history of photography
Pinball Perfection
The nations largest hands on pinball museum
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Inspires people to value plants, garden design and the natural world by cultivating plant collections of the Allegheny Plateau and temperate regions, creating display gardens, conducting educational programs and conserving the environment
Pittsburgh Glass Center
A nonprofit, public-access education center; an art gallery; a state-of-the-art glass studio; a community builder; and a hub for innovation and creativity
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
Founded in 1964 by a group of citizens who passionately believed that historic preservation, rather than massive demolition, could be a tool for renewing communities, creating pride among residents, and achieving sustainable economic development
Pittsburgh Tattoo Art Museum
Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center
Punxsutawney – home of the world-famous furry weather forecaster – is also known as “The Weather Capital of the World.” That makes them the ultimate destination to learn about the science and folklore of weather
Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
Invites you to come visit the mine rescue site where you can walk right up to the rescue shaft where the miners emerged from the dark, cold mine 240 feet below after 77 hours of frigid darkness
Rachel Carson House
The birthplace and early home of Rachel Carson was built around 1860 as a four-room farmhouse
Randyland
An all outdoor courtyard museum of the heart (and the most painted house in the galaxy!), built by the creative vision of artist Randy Gilson
Rochester Area Heritage Society
Dedicated to preserve Rochester's rich history and heritage
Rockwood Area Historical and Geneological Society
Fosters and actively participates in the preservation and acquisition of personal property, buildings, sites, landmarks, documents and other items of historical interest and aesthetic and social value
Saint Anthony's Chapel
The relics housed in the chapel currently number over 5,000 and are housed in over 800 relic cases (reliquaries) of various sizes
Saltsburg Stone House Museum
The Saltsburg Area Historical Society acquired this old stone house, built in 1830, and established it as a well-documented museum of local history, including period furnishings, artifacts, and historical records of the surrounding region
Scottdale Historical Society
Collects, preserves and archives the Scottdale area's rich cultural, industrial and architectural history for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations
Shade Central City Historical Society Museum
Makes every effort to promote the area as a great place to live and to operate a business
Silver Eye Center for Photography
Promotes the power of contemporary photography as a fine art medium by creating original exhibitions, unique educational programing, and a space for artists to learn, create, and connect through their digital lab
Smock Historical Society
Established the Smock Heritage Museum to preserve the heritage of this special coal mining community
The Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka
The 75-plus year presence of the 25 main murals has been largely unaltered with approximately 4,500 square feet of the original paintings on constant display.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
In 1905, the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) a national organization composed of Civil War veterans, conceived the idea for a memorial which would become Soldiers & Sailors
Somerset Historical Center
Preserves the rural lifestyles of southwestern Pennsylvania from the times of the earliest farmers to the present day
South Side Historical Village
Displays artifacts & hosts tours, festivals & educational programs
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Bedford
Maintains a permanent collection of more than 7,500 works of local, regional, national and international artists
Southern Alleghenies Art Museum in Johnstown
Maintains a permanent collection of more than 7,500 works of local, regional, national and international artists. SAMA’s five museums offer award-winning education programs, special events, and approximately thirty to forty exhibitions annually
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Ligonier
Maintains a permanent collection of more than 7,500 works of local, regional, national and international artists
Springs Museum
A rich treasure-store of history, folklore and tradition
Spruce Forest Artisan Village
The artisan program is part of the Village’s larger mission to preserve the heritage of the region. Through a storytelling program in the Miller House Peace Center, our visitors experience the words and wisdom of the settlers who came here almost 200 years ago
Sutton-Ditz House
A historic home and museum located in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1847, and remodeled in 1909-1910
Trundle Manor
One of the few "wunderkammers" in existence on the east coast, and perhaps in the whole country
Turkeyfoot Valley Historical Society
Collects, studies and preserves historical documents, buildings, sites, locations and other items of historical interest and aesthetic and social value relating to the history of the Turkeyfoot area and its people
University Museum
Brings the material history and arts of the region together in an environment that encourages exploration, dialogue, and enjoyment
Venango County Historical Society
The society houses an exhibit space, a research library, collections storage space, and archival storage
Venango Museum of Art Science & Industry
Collects, preserves and exhibits artifacts and related materials relevant to interests of Venango County residents and visitors
Victorian Vandergrift Museum & Historical Society
Devoted to preserving the history of Vandergrift and its “suburbs”, East, North and West Vandergrift. The society is housed in the old Sherman school, built in 1911
W. A. Young Machine Shop and Foundry
Visitors tour the blacksmith shop, pattern shop, hardware store, and foundry—and marvel as the machines are switched on during a live demonstration of this turn-of-the-last century technology
Wilderness Wildlife Museum
Educates all ages with knowledge obtained through the traditions and history of the outdoor sportsman and sportswoman
West Overton Village
Preserves and interprets the buildings, landscapes, and stories of historic West Overton
Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum
Promotes and preserves the history of railroads in Western Pennsylvania through the hobby of model railroading
Westmoreland Museum of American Art
Offers an inspirational collection of significant American art was amassed, alongside a strong exhibition and educational program
Wilderness Wildlife Museum
Educates all ages with knowledge obtained through the traditions and history of the outdoor sportsman and sportswoman
William B. Alexander V. Genealogical Research Center
Home to a collection of items that chronicle the settlement and development of the County
Windber Area Museum
The Shaffer house was built in 1869 and it is the only building standing in Windber Borough from the time before the arrival of the Berwind White Coal Mining Company
Wright House Museum of Western Expansion
Conducts diverse research, serves on numerous committees, and present talks regarding aspects of local history
Woodville
Begun in 1775 and completed in 1785 by General John Neville an American military officer, land speculator, and tax collector, Woodville (the John & Presley Neville House) is among Southwestern Pennsylvania’s oldest surviving homes and the site of a pivotal skirmish in the infamous Whiskey Rebellion of the 1790s
The Bison Corral
A small farm in Juniata County and has expanded to a second location 2 miles west of historic Schellsburg in Bedford County whch began raising bison in December of 1988
Groundhog Zoo
The National Aviary
America’s only independent indoor nonprofit zoo dedicated to birds
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Offers a rare combination of Zoo and Aquarium
The following are archival collections for your professional and personal research and are independent of The New Pittsburgh Exposition.
Carnegie Library of Pittburgh Family & Local History Department
The Library’s Local History Department at CLP – Main (Oakland) is the place to come to research your family tree or delve into the history of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and the rest of the Keystone State. The Department’s extensive resources on genealogy and Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania history include historic clipping files and the Pittsburgh Photographic Library. This collection of more than 100,000 negatives and prints provides a visual history of our city from its origin through its industrial development and renaissance. As subject specialists, the Local History Department staff is always available to answer questions, provide research guidance and recommend and assist in finding materials.
Carnegie Mellon University Distinctive Collections
Distinctive Collections encompasses the unique and rare collections housed in the University Archives and Special Collections at Carnegie Mellon University, from first editions of Galileo and eighteenth-century calculating machines to records on Artificial Intelligence from pioneers such as Herbert Simon and Allen Newell.
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Archives and Records Center
The purpose of the Archives and Records Center is to establish an archival and records management program for central diocesan administration, parishes, schools and all other diocesan related institutions and organizations. They collect, maintain and preserve the records of organizations and institutions engaged in the work of the Catholic Church in the six Southwestern Pennsylvania counties (Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence and Washington) included in the Diocese. They make this information available to diocesan officials, the Catholic community, historians and other researchers.
Clark Family Library Special Collections Archives
The Learned T. Bulman ’48 Historic Archives & Museum has material that dates from the 15th century to the present-day related to Washington & Jefferson College, its history and the research concerns of its students and faculty. The collection comprises rare books, student and faculty theses, college publications, artwork and research including documents, personal papers, manuscripts and photographs.
City of Pittsburgh Archives
The Pittsburgh City Archives is managed by the Records Management Division of the Pittsburgh City Clerk's Office. They preserve and make accessible the permanent and historical records of Pittsburgh city government. Their holdings include City Council records, public works records, city planning records, correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, photographs, maps and much more.
Detre Library and Archives
The Thomas & Katherine Detre Library & Archives at the Senator John Heinz History Center is Western Pennsylvania’s preeminent source for researching the region’s rich history. Founded in 1879, the Library & Archives preserves the rich history of Western Pennsylvania, and makes its collections accessible to researchers, students, and the general public.
IUP Special Collections and University Archives
The IUP Special Collections and University Archives is proactive about collecting, organizing, preserving, and providing access to research materials including archival resources, primary sources, rare books, regional history, and information related to Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
James D. Van Trump Library
The James D. Van Trump Library houses books, manuscripts, periodicals, historic site survey data, photographs and other visual documentation (slide collections and shows), maps and plat books, renderings and blueprints, and other materials pertaining to the activities of Landmarks, regional history, Allegheny County Historic Buildings Survey, African American History Survey, architecture, historic preservation, urban planning, engineering and technological development, interior design, and landscape design.
Pennsylvania State Archives
The Pennsylvania State Archives collects, preserves and makes available for study the permanently-valuable public records of the Commonwealth, with particular attention given to the records of state government. The State Archives also collects papers of private citizens and organizations relevant to Pennsylvania history.
The Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
The primary purpose of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Archives is to provide for the efficient and systematic control of the creation, receipt, maintenance, use, and disposition of records. Records administration covers the management of records, regardless of age, to meet the administrative, financial, legal and historical needs within the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s offices and departments. The PTS Archives contains seminary and antecedent seminary institutional records, manuscript collections, personal papers, photographs, and artifacts.
University of Pittsburgh Archves & Special Collections
Their mission is to collect, describe, and preserve our ever-growing collections in order to make them available and accessible to the Pitt community and beyond. In our collections, you’ll find historic documents, photographs, maps, rare books, newspapers, audio and video recordings, and much more.
Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society Library Collection
The WPGS Library is a non-circulating collection of materials made available to its members and the general public to aid in the research of general genealogy, but particularly Western Pennsylvania ancestors. WPGS has standard reference volumes and indexes on immigration and emigration records, military history, and genealogy research methods.
Westmoeland Hisorical Society Archives
The archives houses a variety of photographic images, correspondence, organizational minutes and records, unpublished documents, as well as rare and limited edition pamphlets and publications from the 18th through mid-20th centuries. These items are related to residents and organizations from Westmoreland County.
The following are archival collections for your professional and personal research and are independent of The New Pittsburgh Exposition.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Digital Collections
Makes as many of their special items as accessible as possible by creating freely available digital images of photographs, newspapers, magazines, trade journals, books and one-of-a-kind archival materials from their collection
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Research Resources
Some resources only available in person
Access thousands of reliable research resources using their search box. Select “articles” to search individual journal, magazine and newspaper articles or “databases” to find subject-specific collections of information. There are 167 separate archives to utilize.
Carnegie Mellon University Digital Collections
The Carnegie Mellon University digital collections provide access to over 350,000 searchable documents and publications from their archives and special collections
Clark Family Library Digital Archives
The Clark Family Library Digital Archives is a multimedia exhibition of materials from the Learned T. Bulman '48 Historic Archives & Museum at Washington & Jefferson College. The Archives & Special Collections Library houses items related to the College and its history as well as a large collection of manuscripts and other material related to 18th and 19th century history of the United States, with an emphasis on Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Documenting Pitt
Documents the history and traditions of the University of Pittsburgh community, from its founding as the Pittsburgh Academy in 1787, through its re-chartering as the Western University of Pennsylvania, to the present. Documenting Pitt provides access to a sampling of these records detailing the administrative, academic and athletic pursuits and achievements of the University community which are a testament of what it means to be a Panther.
Historic Pittsburgh
Comprises primary and secondary sources about the greater Pittsburgh region, including a wide range of publications, maps, manuscripts, visual images, and audio-video materials, that support personal and scholarly research.
Penn State University Libraries Digital Collections
The University Libraries' Digital Collections cover a wide range of subject areas, including agriculture, the Civil War era, geology and geography of Pennsylvania, labor history, Pennsylvania history, Penn State history, and political activism.
Pennsylvania State Archives Digital Collections
The State Archives' digital collections are housed in a variety of repositories. The links marked "external," below, lead to external, non-Commonwealth websites whose privacy and security policies may differ from that of the Pennsylvania State Archives' policies.
Pennsylvania State Archives Online Catalog
The Pennsylvania State Archives collects, preserves and makes available for study the permanently-valuable public records of the Commonwealth, with particular attention given to the records of state government. The State Archives also collects papers of private citizens and organizations relevant to Pennsylvania history.
Pittsburgh City Archives Digital Collections
Collections contain meeting minutes, reports, correspondence, photographs, maps and more from over 200 years of Pittsburgh government activity.
QArchives
The Q Archives will be an easily accessible web portal on the QBurgh website to easily view and search through the entire catalogue of queer Pittsburgh publications and photographs. The archives are still being constructed but a sample is currently available for viewing.
State Library of Pennsylvania Digital Library Collections
The State Library digitizes and provides widespread access to items of historical significance to Pennsylvania. This growing collection includes items about Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Coal Mining in Pennsylvania, Farming in Pennsylvania, Fort Necessity, Pennsylvania Capitol Centennial, Pennsylvania Agency Historical Reports, Pennsylvania Genealogy, Pennsylvania Historical Newspapers, Pennsylvania Native Americans, Pennsylvania Regimental Histories, U.S. Civil War as well as our unique 19th Century Pamphlet Volumes.
USL Digital Collections
Digitized over 200,000 unique objects (resulting in over two million digital pages and images!) from several special collecting units, including the Archives & Special Collections and Center for American Music as well as several Pitt Faculty members and regional partner institutions.
Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society Family Histories & Archives
A collection of digital copies of documents and published histories of some Western Pennsylvania Ancestors.