Commemorative Gifts

Name a seat, leave a legacy.  Leave a lasting impact in every row! Have a name, anniversary date, or tribute engraved on a plaque affixed to the back of a tiered seat in the Great Hall’s Theater. While every plaque features the same custom engraving, Center Seats represent prime, high-visibility placement, while Tiered Seats offer a way for supporters to leave their mark.

Theater seats are available for contributions of $1,000 (tiered level) or $2,500 (center level).

Restricted gift for expansion.

Our expansion will soon bloom with the addition of the History Center Terrace. A limited number of dedicated terrace planter boxes will offer a meaningful way to contribute to this outdoor space. These living tributes will frame Pittsburgh’s cultural corridor and skyline, creating a place for reflection and a lasting symbol of what we can grow together.

Terrace planter boxes are available for contributions of $5,000 (small size) or $10,000 (premier size).

Restricted gift for expansion.

Pay tribute to a loved one or commemorate a milestone with a 6″x12″ tile in the History Center’s iconic Great Hall. Made of aluminum or stainless steel, each engraved tile will join the ranks of history. Visitors who purchase tiles are also invited to write a 250-word tribute on the History Center’s website.

Tiles are available for contributions of $500 (steel) or $800 (aluminum).

If you have a commemorative tile already and would like to find its location, please use our commemorative tile database for your search.

Preserve your own piece of history with a personalized time capsule. Work with History Center professionals to preserve photographs, medals, and other special mementos for future generations. Each time capsule is secured inside a uniquely designed wall in the museum’s Smithsonian Wing.

Time capsules are available for contributions of $1,250 (6 × 12 in. aluminum), $1,879 (12 × 12 in. brass), and $4,000 (12 × 12 in. stainless steel). The $4,000 level also includes a 5-year Friends & Family membership.

Showcase a signed standard-sized football, baseball bat, or hockey puck on custom-made display racks located on the third-floor bridge outside the Franco Harris Sports Museum.

For a contribution of $150, your autographed item will become part of the museum’s rich Pittsburgh’s sports legacy.

We are the keepers of the memories that define us. Every dollar acts as a brick in the walls that protect our shared heritage. No gift is too small to help us safeguard the legacies of Western Pennsylvania.

$100 Level: Your name will be featured on our Onsite Stewardship Wall, a testament to your commitment to our expansion (debuting when we open our expanded doors).

Community Level (Under $100): Join our Virtual Honor Roll. Every name listed here represents a vital part of the support system that keeps our doors open, and our history accessible.