AT THE HISTORY CENTER

Meetings & Events

Create the historic event of your dreams!

An event at the Senator John Heinz History Center can be truly historic. The non-traditional atmosphere, central location, exciting exhibitions and

our professional staff all help to bring your vision to life and offer a unique experience for you and your attendees. There is a suitable place for

meetings, brunches, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, dinner parties and more through a combination of memorable venue space offerings

including our 1st Floor Great Hall, 3rd Floor Discovery Room, 4th Floor Campbell Gallery, 5th Floor Mueller Center, 6th Floor Library & Archives

conference room and our 7th Floor US Steel Board Room. Our exclusive vendors, Common Plea Catering and Mosaic Linens, enhance

and elevate the site and taste of your function, making it an event you will and your guests will never forget!

Thank you for considering the Heinz History Center. Please call or email if you have any additional questions, if you would like to check availability,

or if we can schedule an appointment. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you, give you a tour and suggest possibilities for your special

event! All rental revenue and a percentage of the catering revenue directly benefits the Heinz History Center, its exhibitions, programs and the

preservation of our collections for future generations to come. We look forward to meeting with you soon!

Best Regards,

Elisha Hill, Events Coordinator Shelby Starks, Events Coordinator

erhill@heinzhistorycenter.org slstarks@heinzhistorycenter.org

412-454-6356 412-454-6431

Cassie Horrell, Events Director

cchorrell@heinzhistorycenter.org

412-454-6435

Events AT THE HISTORY CENTER

Upgrades AND ENHANCEMENTS

Included in your Event Rental at the History Center

Event Coordination from start to finish with our professional events

team; this includes the creation of your timeline, custom floorplans,

vendor coordination, and multiple planning appointments.

Access to our Banquet equipment including banquet chairs, easels,

podiums, staging, and a variety of tables: cocktail tables (high & low),

rounds, square, rectangular and metal café tables.

Exclusive access for your guests to tour the museum during operating

hours on your Event day, optional after-hours access when planning an

evening event

On-site, 24 hour Security Officer

Mueller Dance Floor- $1,000.00 + tax

Mahogany Chiavari Chairs- $7.00 + tax

Colored Uplights- $25.00 + tax

Twinkle Lights- $50.00+ tax, per pillar

Small AV Package- $350.00+ tax

Small Projector, Pull down screen, sound

system, laptop, and AV Technician

support upon request

Large AV Package- $800.00+ tax

Large wide screen format projector, laptop,

sound system and AV technician support

upon request

Venue spaces AND PRICING LOCATION /SERVICE FEE TIME PERIOD ADDITIONAL

TIME

Full Facility-All Rental Locations-All Exhibits- Exclusive Use

No other rental events will be booked in any History Center location

during your rental and all exhibits open. Only available after 5:00pm.

Includes Chair, Lights & dance floor upgrades.

$9,500

Five hours or less

$1,000 per hour

1st floor Great Hall Only available after 5:00pm:

Great Hall when added to a Mueller Center rental event:

$3,800

$2,500

Five hours or less $1,000 per hour

5th floor Mueller Event Center and Deck

$3,800

Five hours or less $1,000 per hour

3rd floor Discovery Multipurpose Room

$1,500

Five hours or less $200 per hour

3rd floor Weisbrod Kitchen Classroom

$1,000

Five hours or less $200 per hour

4th floor Campbell Gallery Only available after 5:00pm:

When added to Mueller or Great Hall rental:

$1,600

$1,000

Five hours or less $200 per hour

6th floor Library & Archives Conference Room

$800

Five hours or less $100 per hour

6th floor Library and Archives Reading Room

Sun-Tue Full availability, Wed. –Sat. only after 5:30pm

To protect our collections, food and beverage is only permitted in the

Library and Archives Foyer.

$2,500

Five hours or less

$200 per hour

7th floor Conference Room

When added to a Boardroom rental:

$800

$500

Five hours or less $100 per hour

7th floor US Steel Foundation Boardroom Daytime rental:

After 5:00pm:

$1,000

$1,200

Five hours or less $150 per hour

The 5th floor Mueller Center is a beautifully appointed, contemporary ballroom featuring a wall of windows

and a 15' x 135' outdoor deck with a gorgeous view of the river and a view of the downtown skyline. Once the sun

sets, the built-in track lights give a beautiful starry night effect. The Mueller Foyer and Deck can be utilized for

cocktails before moving into the main ballroom which can accommodate up to 325 guests with a dance floor or

375 without a dance floor. This space also works well for large presentations, exhibitions and cocktail hours for up

to 600 guests. Available for daytime and evening rental events.

The 1st floor Great Hall is the premiere Heinz History Center location. Framed by vintage vehicles including a

Conestoga wagon, an antique Fire Engine, a Stainless Steel Ford, the Heinz Hitch and an antique Trolley, the

Great Hall is a wonderfully memorable venue for celebrating any historic occasion. Originally part of the Chau-

tauqua Lake Ice House, the Great Hall features a two-story staircase, high-vaulted brick ceilings and the original

steel beams. The Great Hall is suitable for ceremonies with up to 325 guests, cocktail hours with up to 350

guests, and wedding receptions with up to 200 guests with dance floor area. The Great Hall is available for rental

events after 5:30pm.

The 4th floor Campbell Gallery is a warm, intimate location for a cocktail hour with up to 220 guests. This

unique space can also be used for a dinner party with up to 60 guests There is direct access to the Heinz 57

exhibit which remains open for touring at no additional charge. Available for rental events after 5:30pm

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7th Floor US Steel Board Room

Architecturally stunning, it features brick

walls, hardwood floors and an incredible

view of downtown Pittsburgh through its

wall of windows. Can accommodate up to

24 guests.

3rd Floor Discovery Room

Great space for a meeting, break-out

session, birthday party, holiday party and

other events hosting 60 – 120 guests seated

banquet style or 150 for a cocktail reception

or theatre-style seating.

6th Floor Library & Archives Reading Room

With full availability Sun.-Tue. & After 5:30 access

Wed.-Sat. this is a unique spot for meetings,

presentations and break out sessions

for up to 80 guests

BOOKING PROCESS

As a courtesy, we are happy to hold a tentative date for your event up to two weeks, giving

you the first right of refusal at no financial obligation to you. Once you are sure that you

want to book the Heinz History Center and Common Plea Catering, we will create an agree-

ment. At the time of booking, we ask for a signed contract and a deposit of 50% of the rental

amount. The balance will be due 3 months in advance of the event along with the proof of

event insurance.

HEINZ HISTORY CENTER STAFFING

Your day-of staff will include an experienced, professional Event Coordinator on-site

throughout the event, a Crew Chief and Event Crew to set up the location to your

specifications, support your vendors, monitor the timeline as planned and restore the

locations to pre-event condition. Our venue comes equipped with 24 hour security

and a guard on property at no additional charge. The Heinz History Center staff is

dedicated to ensuring the success of your Event!

ASSET RENTAL

A “Rentals” fee of $10.00 per person is charged through the Common Plea Catering contract. Half of the fee, covers the rental for their assets like glassware, din-

nerware, silverware, buffet props, ovens, etc. The other half is paid by Common Plea Catering to the Heinz History Center for rental of assets stored at the His-

tory Center including furniture, equipment, and staging.

SET UP

We allot a minimum of three hours prior to the event for set up and two hours after the

event to complete clean up and load out. Set up and breakdown times will be determined and

scheduled by the Events Coordinator based on operating hours and individual booking needs.

EXHIBITIONS

We offer complimentary admission for all attendees during normal museum hours

10:00am to 5:00pm. During your evening events, you have the option to open all

exhibits for your special event. Prices range from $125.00-$350.00 depending on

exhibit selections.

Create YOUR STORY

OTHER VENDORS

Excluding catering and linen, couples may select any vendors of their choice for entertainment, flowers, wedding cakes, photography, videography, officiants, etc. We are

pleased to offer our preferred vendors list upon request. All vendors must load in and out at the loading dock and have all equipment removed the night of the event.

Our EXCLUSIVE VENDORS

SPECIALTY DISCOUNTS

10% Seasonal Discount: We offer a discount for Events held in January or February.

10% - 20% B & I Members: We offer a discount for Business and Industry Members based upon their

specific Membership agreement.

CANCELLATION

All payments made to the History Center are non-refundable. When cancelling a contracted event, your

deposits can be credited to a future event held within a year or counted as a tax-deductible donation.

COMMON PLEA CATERING & MOSAIC LINEN COMMON PLEA CATERING

412-281-5140 | www.commonplea-catering.com

The History Center is pleased to provide a superb dining experience for our event clients through our exclu-

sive caterer, Common Plea Catering, Inc. Owners John and Donna Barsotti with their imaginative kitchen and

events team promise to live up to your highest expectations. Operating from their catering facility in Pitts-

burgh’s Strip District, they are equipped to serve the most sophisticated dining experience to you and your

guests. Average costs associated with catering for cocktail hour and reception food, bar packages, rentals, staff-

ing and administration fees range from $100.00-$160.00 per person. All costs will vary upon your selections.

MOSAIC LINEN RENTAL

412-562-2800 | www.partymosaic.com

With thousands of linens in the latest styles and trends, a Mosaic professional will help you design the wedding

of your dreams.