Heinz History Center launching program that extends museum hours one day each month

Heinz History Center The Heinz History Center, the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh, has earned national accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the museum field’s high profile, peer-based validation of an institution’s operations and impact.

By Sierra Rehm

PITTSBURGH — The Heinz History Center will soon be offering extended hours on one day a week.

Starting Aug. 20, the museum is launching “Third Thursdays.” The program will offer extended evening hours from 5-8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.

Visitors on Third Thursdays will be able to enjoy all six floors of award-winning exhibitions, sip on drinks from a cash bar and participate in guided tours that offer a deeper dive into Pittsburgh stories.

Third Thursdays are included with regular admission and offer access to the History Center for the entire day.

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