Open House: The Transformed Hillman Library
Friday, September 25, 2026
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Alumni-exclusive guided tours at 11:30 am.
Hillman Library (3960 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15260)
Sponsored by University Library System
Experience the transformed Hillman Library — a vibrant hub of learning, research, and creativity at the heart of Pitt's campus.
Step into the past with Archives & Special Collections or create with a working 1800s printing press. Then leap into the future with 3D printers, virtual reality, digital creation tools, and more!
Also experience I am made to leave I am made to return, a striking new artwork installation drawn from the Nationality Rooms Archive — created by artists Susy Bielak and Fred Schmalz in collaboration with Pitt Studio Arts Dept. Chair Aaron Henderson.