When the Carnegie Institute opened in 1895, this hybrid institution—comprised of museums, a library, and a music hall—occupied the grand, historical spaces that would eventually become known as the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the storied Carnegie Music Hall.

The Nationality Rooms represent and celebrate the culture of the diverse communities of Pittsburgh. Most of the rooms are used as classrooms, giving students the opportunity to learn in a unique setting that gives them a hands-on experience with these rich heritages.

The Gothic Revival skyscraper was commissioned in 1921 and inspired local industries to donate steel, cement, elevators, glass, plumbing, and heating elements.

A visit to walkable Main Street in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is a blend of small-town charm, rich history, and vibrant local culture.

Pittsburgh is known as the "Steel City" due to its industrial past, but today, it has reinvented itself with a strong presence in the tech, healthcare, and education sectors.

Pittsburgh’s steel industry, once the heartbeat of American industrial power, lives on in places like the Carrie Blast Furnaces—towering remnants of a bygone era. Standing 92’ tall, Furnaces #6 and #7 are rare examples of pre-WWII iron-making technology.

Since 1907, the collection of over 140 plaster casts of architectural masterpieces from the past have been a treasure of Pittsburgh.

The Heinz History Center spans six floors of exhibits that explore the rich history of Western Pennsylvania. Major collections highlight influential companies such as H.J. Heinz, Westinghouse, Alcoa, and Gulf.

The museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the story of America’s rich industrial heritage and celebrating the accomplishments of its workers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh is the home to more than 500,000 objects related to the artist. The Andy Warhol Museum was co-founded by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the Dia Art Foundation, and Carnegie Institute in 1989.

The iconic SteelStacks are actually a series of five blast furnaces used in the iron-making process at Bethlehem Steel for decades.

Clayton remained the family’s primary residence until they moved to New York in 1905. When they left Pittsburgh, the Fricks left behind much of their life there, including 93% of Clayton’s original contents—an impressive array of fine and decorative art objects.

Kentuck Knob, located in the scenic Laurel Highlands of western Pennsylvania, is a striking example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian architecture. Designed in 1954 for Isaac and Bernardine Hagan, founders of the Hagan Ice Cream Company.

The mansion was built for philanthropist Mary Flinn Lawrence her inheritance from her father, Pennsylvania Senator and construction mogul William Flinn.

American architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed Fallingwater in 1935 as a vacation home for the Edgar J. Kaufmann family, owners of Pittsburgh’s largest department store.

The Moravian Bethlehem National Historic Landmark District encompasses approximately 14 acres in the heart of the City of Bethlehem.

Glencairn was originally built as the home of multi-millionaire businessman Raymond and Mildred Glenn Pitcairn and their nine children.

Eastern State was the world’s first true penitentiary. It was operational from 1829 to 1971 and is renowned for its innovative architecture and penal philosophy.

The Cairnwood Mansion is an L-shaped, Beau Arts gem designed by Carrere and Hastings nestled in the serene countryside. The 26,000 square-foot, 28-room mansion was built in 1895 for John Pitcairn, Jr,

If you are a fan of historic buildings, quaint shops and antiquing, Lamberville or New Hope both have a charming downtown area for you.