Join the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh today and get exclusive member perks and unlimited admission to four dynamic museums: the Heinz History Center, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, and the Fort Pitt Museum.
Bonus! You’ll also become a member of the Smithsonian Institution, receiving the popular Smithsonian magazine, members-only discounts, and more.
This season only…
Through Dec. 31, everyone who purchases a new or gift membership online will receive a $10 Museum Shop coupon. The coupon will be mailed with your order and must be redeemed in-person at the Museum Shop.
For members, the coupon will be applied in addition to the daily 10% members only discount.
The one-time use coupon expires on Jan. 31, 2025, and a $75 minimum spend is required. It cannot be redeemed for cash or for general admission, and is void if altered, copied, transferred, or sold.
We need your help to preserve our history.
Members play an essential role in the success of the History Center’s mission and make it possible for the History Center to:
- Present award-winning exhibitions and public programs that engage visitors of all ages.
- Provide educational resources for students and teachers, including National History Day, educator workshops and school field trips that reach more than 35,000 students each year.
- Preserve hundreds of thousands of historic artifacts and archival collections for future generations to enjoy.
Exciting Members-Only Perks
When you become a member, you receive these benefits at all levels:
- Free, unlimited admission to the History Center, the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, and the Fort Pitt Museum.
- Invitations to unique members-only events including exhibition previews, private tours, and more.
- Subscription to Western Pennsylvania History quarterly magazine.
- Subscription to Making History quarterly newsletter.
- 10% discount on all purchases in the Museum Shop.
- 10% discount in the History Center Café.
- Discounts on public programs, tours, Detre Library & Archives services, and more.
When you become a History Center member, you also become a member of the Smithsonian Institution and receive these fantastic benefits:
- Subscription to Smithsonian monthly magazine.
- Discounts in select Smithsonian shops and dining facilities.
- Free admission to the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City. (The Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC are free to the public.)
- Reciprocal admission and discounts at participating Smithsonian Affiliate museums.
- And more!
For questions, additional information, or details on how to purchase a History Center membership as a gift, please contact the Advancement team at [email protected].
