along with traveling exhibits , there is always something new ! For the 65th anniversary of the museum opening , it is presenting an exhibition of 65 artists from its collection .
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The Civil War Room – Andrew Carnegie Free Library 300 Beechwood Avenue , Carnegie 412.276.3456 , carnegiecarnegie . org
The Thomas Espy Post No . 153 ( called the Civil War Room ) contains authentic uniforms , weapons and drums , photos and other artifacts . The room itself is quite historic , since it ’ s one of the last surviving posts of the Civil War veterans organization known as The Grand Army of the Republic . The post was set up at the library in 1906 , and there it has remained — a frozen capsule of a pivotal time in our history .
The Dean Martin Room of the Jefferson County Historical Association Museum 426 Franklin Avenue , Steubenville , Ohio 740.283.1133 , jeffcountyhistorical . org
Dean Martin was eventually a household name to all of America , but to Steubenville residents he was Dino Crocetti , son of Gaetano , a barber . This museum room has a variety of memorabilia , including record albums , photos of the Rat Pack , videos of “ The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast ” shows , a wedding gown made by his mother , Angela , who was a seamstress , and many other personal items of the legendary crooner . Be sure to contact the historical association in advance of visiting .
Historical Society of Carnegie History Center and Honus Wagner Museum 1 West Main Street , Carnegie 412.276.7447 , facebook . com / HistoricalSocietyofCarnegie
For more than 30 years , this society has been preserving and presenting the history of Carnegie . There are three main permanent exhibits in the registered landmark building on Main Street : military heritage , with a focus on Vietnam POW Col . Robert Sawhill Jr .; Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Famer and lifelong resident Honus Wagner ; and a handcrafted diorama of Carnegie ’ s Main Street of the 1940s and ‘ 50s . The society offers other exhibits and special events as well , along with extensive community and ancestry information .
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
3021 Landis Street , Sheraden 412.458.1355 , karpeles . com
This library museum has archives of more than 1 million historical documents ! The collection rotates between its various locations . Among the items are the Peace
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Hidden-Gem Museums in the City | Pittsburgh is known for its world-class museums — Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History , The Andy Warhol Museum , August Wilson Center , Mattress Factory , Children ’ s Museum , Carnegie Science Center , Frick Art and Historical Center , Cathedral of Learning , Fort Pitt Museum , Clemente Museum , Heinz History Center and many more — but here are some hidden and not-sohidden gems that make our city ’ s museum scene extra special !
American Jewish Museum 5738 Forbes Ave ., Pittsburgh ( Squirrel Hill ) 412.521.8010 , jccpgh . org
Bicycle Heaven 1800 Preble and Columbus Ave ., Pittsburgh ( North Side ) 412.734.4034 , bicycleheaven . org
Center for PostNatural History 4913 Penn Ave ., Pittsburgh ( Garfield ) postnatural . org
Johnny Angel ’ s Ginchy Stuff Museum 1800 Preble Ave ., Pittsburgh ( North Side ) 412.322.1830 , ginchystuff . com
Kelso Museum of Near Eastern Archaeology 616 N . Highland Ave ., Pittsburgh ( East Liberty ) 412.362.5610 , pts . edu / Museum
Moonshot Museum 1016 Lincoln Ave ., Pittsburgh ( North Side ) 412.314.4111 , moonshotmuseum . org
Museum of Illusions 267 North Shore Dr ., Pittsburgh ( North Side ) moipittsburgh . com
Old Allegheny County Jail and Museum 440 Ross St ., Downtown Pittsburgh 412.471.5808 ( for PHLF tours ), phlf . org
Photo Antiquities Museum 531 E . Ohio St ., Pittsburgh ( North Side ) 412.231.7881 , photoantiquities . org
Pittsburgh Tattoo Art Museum 5413A Walnut St ., Pittsburgh ( Shadyside ) pittsburghtattooartmuseum . com
Saint Anthony Chapel 1700 Harpster St ., Pittsburgh ( Troy Hill ) 412.999.4401 , pghshrines . org / about-st-anthony-chapel
Soldiers & Sailors Museum 4141 5th Ave ., Pittsburgh ( Oakland ) 412.621.4253 , soldiersandsailorshall . org
Troy Hill Art Houses Rialto St . and Tours St ., Pittsburgh ( Troy Hill ) troyhillarthouses . com
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