Enjoy one of the best cultural values in our region. For as little as $60, you receive all the benefits of the Senator John Heinz History Center and its museum system — including the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, and Fort Pitt Museum — and the Smithsonian Institution.

Membership Benefits

All membership packages include the following standard benefits:

• $4 discounted parking rate in the lot across from the History Center at 12th and Smallman Street when visiting the History Center. Members must show membership card upon entering the lot. Subject to availability.
  
• One-year subscription to Making History quarterly newsletter
• One-year subscription to Western Pennsylvania History quarterly magazine
• 10% discount on all purchases in the History Center Museum Shop
• Discounts on tours, lectures, classes and Library & Archive services
• Invitations to special members-only events

Plus these exciting Smithsonian Institution benefits:

• Free unlimited admission to all Smithsonian Museums including the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
• One-year subscription to Smithsonian monthly magazine
• 10% discount on all purchases in Smithsonian gift shops, restaurants, catalogs, and SmithsonianStore.com
• Members-only travel programs, study tours, and special events

The History Center recently received the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

Purchase a History Center Membership

To purchase a History Center membership as a gift for you or someone else, please contact Shirley Gaudette at 412-454-6436 or sagaudette@heinzhistorycenter.org, or buy or renew a History Center membership at the History Center's e-store.

Choose the level that's right for you:

• Individual - $60
  • Standard benefits, plus…
  • Free unlimited admission for 1 adult
    
    
• Dual - $65
• Standard benefits, plus...
• Free unlimited admission for 2 adults


• Individual Senior - $57 (Individuals 62+ years)
  
• Standard benefits, plus...
• Free unlimited admission for 1 adult
  
  
• Grandparents - $80
  • Standard benefits, plus…
  • Free unlimited admission for 2 adults and up to 4 grandchildren under the age of 18
    
    
• Family - $85
  • Standard benefits, plus…
  • Free unlimited admission for 2 adults and 4 children under the age of 18
    
    
• Contributor - $125
  • Standard benefits, plus…
  • Free unlimited admission for 2 adults and 2 guests
    
    
• Patron - $250
  • Standard benefits, plus…
  • Free unlimited admission for 2 adults and 2 guests
  • 5% facility rental discount
    
    
• Benefactor - $500
  • Standard benefits, plus…
  • Free unlimited admission for 2 adults and 4 guests
  • 5% facility rental discount
  • Behind the scenes tour (upon request)
    
    
• President’s Circle - $1,000
• Standard benefits, plus…
• Free unlimited admission for 2 adults and 6 guests
• 5% facility rental discount
• Behind the scenes tour (upon request)

1879 Founders Circle

• Museum Circle - $1,879
• Standard benefits, plus..
• Free unlimited admission for 2 adults and 6 guests
• Honored at annual black-tie 1879 Dinner with special, behind-the-scenes look at plans, upcoming programs and exhibits with President and CEO Andrew E. Masich
• Listed on 1879 Society plaque in the History Center’s Great Hall
• Free parking privileges
• Discounts on tours, lectures and library research services, History Center facility rentals for private functions, and children’s workshops, birthday parties and summer camps
• Concierge services to assist with your special requests at the History Center
  

• Director’s Circle - $2,500
• Standard benefits, plus...
• Free unlimited admission for 4 adults 6 guests
• Annual “Behind the Scenes Tour” with Anne Madarasz, Director Museum Division and Sports Museum
• Honored at annual black-tie 1879 Dinner with special, behind-the-scenes look at plans, upcoming programs and exhibits with President and CEO Andrew E. Masich
• Listed on 1879 Society plaque in the History Center’s Great Hall
• Free parking privileges
• Discounts on tours, lectures and library research services, History Center facility rentals for private functions, and children’s workshops, birthday parties and summer camps
• Concierge services to assist with your special requests at the History Center

• Chairman's Circle - $5,000
• Standard benefits, plus...
• Free unlimited admission for 4 adults and 6 guests
• One-time personal stainless steel time capsule to be filled by you and installed in the Smithsonian Gallery at the History Center
• Listing as a sponsor of the History Center and Smithsonian’s traveling exhibitions
• Personal or business luncheon for four at the History Center with President and CEO Andrew E. Masich
• 15% discount on History Center facility rental
• Honored at annual black-tie 1879 Dinner with special, behind-the-scenes look at plans, upcoming programs and exhibits with President and CEO Andrew E. Masich
• Listed on 1879 Society plaque in the History Center’s Great Hall
• Free parking privileges
• Discounts on tours, lectures and library research services, and children’s workshops, birthday parties and summer camps
• Concierge services to assist with your special requests at the History Center
• For Chairman's Circle membership, please contact Shirley Gaudette at 412-454-6436 or sagaudette@heinzhistorycenter.org.