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

Artist’s Attic

Helps expand the arts and support the growth of artists in Venango County, PA, and beyond by offering affordable artist quality art supplies; providing artists with an outlet for their work and their talents; providing business support for artist entrepreneurs; and teaching youth and adults the many forms of art through individual and group workshops

Atithi Studios

A one stop shop for artists of any & all disciplines who may be looking for community, opportunity, & so much more! The three floor building is dedicated to arts & entertainment with private studios on the second & third floor, & a gallery which doubles as a flexible event venue on the first floor

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

Carlow University Art Gallery

A local gallery with a global reach, the Carlow University Art Gallery is the only art space in the Pittsburgh region dedicated to art and social justice

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

DV8 Espresso Bar & Gallery

A distinctive coffee shop/espresso bar that is also a lively venue for a wide variety of artists, musicians and performers

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

Graffiti Gallery

Presents themed exhibits by local and regional artists which range from three-dimensional work, to folk art, to music-themed work, environmental-based exhibits and beyond

Green Beacon Gallery

Offers affordable studio space for artists to create, record, perform, and showcase works of all kinds

Greensburg Art Center

Members enthusiastically continue to operate the Art Center (sometimes referred to as the Greensburg Art Center) under its original charter. Classes, open studios for figure drawing and still-life painting, all-media open studio time for individual work, informative programs and workshops, and art exhibitions are scheduled regularly throughout the year

Holocaust Center Pittsburgh

connects the horrors of the Holocaust and antisemitism with injustices of today. Offerings include: exhibits in our public gallery, an extensive library and archive, engaging cultural events, internationally renowned speakers, and free and affordable resources for teachers

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

LIKELIKE

A space for independent games and playable arts

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

New Guild Studio

Designs and produces liturgical murals, church furniture and appointments, hand-written iconography, stained glass windows, tribute or donor walls

937 Liberty Gallery

hosts contemporary exhibitions featuring groups of regional, national, and international artists. Exhibitions explore timely societal conversations

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

Pittsburgh Society of Artists

In addition to providing exhibition opportunities, the Society since its inception has been dedicated to encouraging creative thinking about the arts through public dialogue

.5 Gallery

Ran by artists and creatives, the purpose of this gallery is to give those an opportunity to show their work locally. Their goal is to showcase and support local artists and putting the artist first

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

707 Penn Gallery

features solo and two-person contemporary art exhibitions by regional artists, often features new work and offers an intimate viewing experience for visitors

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

StopWatch Gallery and Studio

An art space dedicated to exhibiting thought-provoking contemporary artwork

Studio Forget-Me-Not!

An inclusive art space where individuals with special abilities can explore unlimited artistic exploration with a large variety of classes

University Art Gallery

Drawing on a collection of 3,500 objects, the gallery has presented more than 150 exhibitions since the 1960s

VaultArt Studio

Artists utilize professional-level arts instruction, exhibition space, and career coaching in order to transform their creativity into the calling of their choice

Vestige Concept Gallery

A former brick and mortar art gallery, has reimagined as an innovative online platform specializing in original contemporary fine art

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

Westmoreland County

Addy-Spencer House

Allegheny County

Allegheny Arsenal

Allegheny County

Allegheny Cemetery

Allegheny County

Allegheny County Airport

Allegheny County

Allegheny County Courthouse and Jail

Allegheny County

Allegheny County Fairgrounds

Allegheny County

Allegheny General Hospital

Allegheny County

Allegheny High School

Allegheny County

Allegheny HYP Club

Allegheny County

Allegheny Observatory

Allegheny County

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

Cambrian County

Allegheny River Lock & Dam 2

Allegheny County

Allegheny River Lock & Dam 4

Allegheny County

Allegheny Social Hall

Allegheny County

Allegheny West

Allegheny County

Allen Hall

Allegheny County

Alpha Terrace Historic District

Allegheny County

Alumni Hall (Masonic Temple)

Allegheny County

Anderson Manor

Allegheny County

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

Allegheny County

Armstrong Tunnel

Allegheny County

Arrott Building

Allegheny County

Arsenal School

Allegheny County

Arthurs-Johnson House

Allegheny County

Bailey Covered Bridge

Washington County

Beallsville Historic District

Washington County

Bells Mills Covered Bridge

Westmoreland County

Bethany College

Bethany, West Virginia

Bethel African American Episcopal Church of Monongahela City

Washington County

Beulah Presbyterian Church

Allegheny County

Blaney Mays Covered Bridge

Washington County

Bost Building

Allegheny County

Bridge in Jefferson Borough

Allegheny County

Bridge in Shaler Township

Allegheny County

Brockway Station

Jefferson County

Brookville Historic District

Jefferson County

Brookville Presbyterian Church and Manse

Jefferson County

Brownsville Bridge

Washington County

Brush Creek Salems United Church of Christ

Westmoreland County

Buchanan Furnace

Clarion County

Burkholder (Beechdale) Covered Bridge

Somerset County

Bushy Run Battlefield

Westmoreland County

Byrnes & Kiefer Building

Allegheny County

Caldwell Tavern

Washington County

California Area Public LIbrary

Washington County

Canonsburg Armory

Washington County

Captain William Vicary House

Beaver County

Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny

Allegheny County

Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls

Beaver County

Carnegie Free Library of Braddock

Allegheny County

Carrie Furnace

Allegheny County

Cement City Historic District

Washington County

Centerville Historic District

Washington County

Chartiers Valley Railway Freight Station

Washington County

Christian Miller House

Jefferson County

Citizens National Bank of Latrobe

Westmoreland County

Clarion County Courthouse and Former Jail

Clarion County

Claysville S Bridge

Washington County

Clear Creek State Park

Jefferson County

Concord School

Fayette County

Cook Forest State Park

Jefferson County

Coraopolis Railroad Station

Allegheny County

Crawford Covered Bridge

Washington County

Danley Covered Bridge

Washington County

Davis Island Lock and Dam Site

Allegheny County

Day Covered Bridge

Washington County

Devil's Den, McClurg Covered Bridge

Washington County

Dick Building

Westmoreland County

Duquesne Incline

Allegheny County

East Washington Historic District

Washington County

Ebenezer Covered Bridge

Westmoreland County

Eliza Furnace

Cambria County

Erskine Covered Bridge

Washington County

Evergreen Hamlet

Allegheny County

Experimental and Safety Research Coal Mines

Allegheny County

Fairview Park

Westmoreland County

First Methodist Episcopal Church of McKeesport

Allegheny County

First National Bank of Charleroi

Washington County

Flat Iron Heritage and History Center

Washington County

Flight 93 Memorial

Somerset County,

Fort Ligonier

Westmoreland County

Fort McIntosh

Beaver County

Fort Necessity

Fayette County

Foxburg Country Club

Clarion County

Friendship Hill

Fayette County

Fulton Log House

Allegheny County

George J. Schmitt House

Allegheny County

George Leber House

Allegheny County

George Westinghouse Memorial Bridge

Allegheny County

Gilfillan Farm

Allegheny County

Glessner Covered Bridge (1881)

Somerset County

Gray-Taylor House

Jefferson County

Greene Academy of Art

Greene County

Greersburg Academy

Westmoreland County

Greensburg Downtown Historic District

Westmoreland County

Greensburg Station

Westmoreland County

Henry Covered Bridge

Washington County

Herpel Brothers Foundry and Machine Shop

Jefferson County

Hill's Tavern

Washington County

Historic Hanna's Town

Westmoreland County

Homestead Grays Bridge

Allegheny County

Homestead Historic District

Allegheny County

Homestead Pennsylvania Railroad Station

Allegheny County

Huffman Distillery and Chopping Mill

Washington County

Hughes Covered Bridge

Washington County

Jackson's Mill Covered Bridge

Washington County

Jerome Street Bridge

Allegheny County

Johnstown Inclined Plane

Cambria County

Joseph E. Hall House

Jefferson County

Kennywood Park

Allegheny County

Krepps Covered Bridge

Washington County

Latrobe Station

Westmoreland County

Laurel Hill Furnace

Westmoreland County

Leatherman Covered Bridge

Washington County

LeMoyne Crematory

Washington County

Ligonier Historic District

Westmoreland County

Linn Run State Park Family Cabin District

Westmoreland County

Lions Club Fountains

Fayette County

Lobb's Cemetery and Yohogania County Courthouse Site

Allegheny County

Logans Ferry Powder Works Historic District

Allegheny County

Longdon L. Miller Covered Bridge

Washington County

Longue Vue Club and Golf Course

Allegheny County

Loyalhanna Lodge No. 275

Westmoreland County

Lyle Covered Bridge

Washington County

Marianna Historic District

Clarion County

Martin's Mill Covered Bridge

Franklin County

Mason-Dixon Park

Core, West Virginia

McConnells Mill State Park

Lawrence County

McKeesport National Bank

Allegheny County

McKees Rocks Bridge

Allegheny County

McKinley School

Beaver County

McMillan Hall

Washington County

Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church and Churchyard

Washington County

Mooncrest Historic District

Allegheny County

Monongahela Cemetery

Washington County

Mt. Lebanon Historic District

Allegheny County

Mount Pleasant Historic District

Westmoreland County

Mount St. Peter Roman Catholic Church

Westmoreland County

National Cemetery of the Alleghenies

Washington County

Nesbit-Walker Farm

Washington County

New Baltimore Covered Bridge

Somerset County

New Kensington Downtown Historic District

Westmoreland County

New Kensington Production Works Historic District

Westmoreland County

Nicholas Way House

Allegheny County

Oakdale Public School

Allegheny County

Oakmont Country Club Historic District

Allegheny County

Old Economy Village

Beaver County

Old Log Courthouse

Greene County

Old Main (PennWest California)

Washington County

Packsaddle Covered Bridge

Somerset County

Palace Theatre

Westmoreland County

Pennsalt Historic District

Allegheny County

Pennsylvania Railroad Freight Station (Chartiers Valley)

Washington County

Pennsylvania Railroad Station - Wilkinsburg

Allegheny County

Petersburg Tollhouse

Somerset County

Pine Bank Covered Bridge

Washington County

Plant's Covered Bridge

Washington County

Historic Post Office Building (Punxsutawney)

Jefferson County

Quecreek Mine Rescue Site

Somerset County

Ralston Freeman Covered Bridge

Washington County

Redferd Segers House

Jefferson County

Ross Furnace

Westmoreland County

St. Gertrude Roman Catholic Church

Westmoreland County

Saint Nicholas Chapel

Beaver County

St. Nicholas Croatian Church

Allegheny County

St. Thomas Memorial Church

Allegheny County

Saint Vincent Gristmill

Westmoreland County

Salem Crossroads Historic District

Westmoreland County

Sauer Buildings Historic District

Allegheny County

Sawhill Covered Bridge

Washington County

Scenery Hill Historic District

Washington County

Scott Brownlee Covered Bridge

Washington County

Scottdale Armory

Westmoreland County

Scottdale Historic District

Westmoreland County

Searights Tollhouse

Fayette County

Slickville Historic District

Westmoreland County

Sperling Building

Allegheny County

Sprowl's Covered Bridge

Washington County

The Stone Bridge

Cambria County

Taylor Allderdice High School

Allegheny County

Taylorstown Historic District

Washington County

Thornburg Historic District

Allegheny County

T. M. Kurtz House

Jefferson County

Trostletown Covered Bridge (1873)

Somerset County

Turtle Creek High School

Allegheny County

United States Post Office - Sewickley

Allegheny County

Vandergrift Historic District

Westmoreland County

Walter Mill Covered Bridge

Somerset County

Washington Cemetery

Washington County

Washington Crossing Bridge

Allegheny County

Westinghouse Air Brake Company General Office Building

Allegheny County

Westmoreland County Courthouse

Westmoreland County

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 Flag Foundation

The National Flag Foundation was founded to honor and respect our nation’s greatest symbol, the Flag of the United States of America. They bring awareness and remembrance to the American Flag’s history while representing the protocol for care, handling, and etiquette of our nation’s symbol.

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

Carnegie Performing Arts Center

A Non-Profit organization dedicated to providing quality performance opportunity and dance education.

Confluence Ballet Co.

Provides the community with ballet performance and education of the highest caliber while nurturing artists in an inclusive, diverse environment of both tradition and innovation.

Geyer Performing Arts Center

Greensburg Civic Theatre

Pittsburgh Musical Theater

A non-profit arts education organization committed to youth development who cultivate a diverse creative community and future leaders with transferable life skills through a uniquely-designed convergence of training, mentorships, and professional performances.

Stage 62

The non-profit theater company in residence at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall in Carnegie, PA. who started in Bethel Park in 1962 as an adult education theater project turned into a thriving theater company that has produced shows continuously ever since.

The Theatre Factory

A nonprofit organization dedicated to the celebration and preservation of the performing arts in Westmoreland County. They are proud to provide an artistic home for local actors, singers, musicians, designers, community members, and volunteers.

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.

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