Please note that due to the current temporary closure of the museums, any membership or gift membership purchased in March or April 2020 will not expire until May 31, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact us at membership@heinzhistorycenter.org.
Become a History Center Member Today!
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 (print or e-version).
- Subscription to Making History quarterly newsletter.
- 15% discount on all purchases in the Museum Shop.
- Discounts on tours, lectures, classes, and Detre Library & Archives services.
- Discount on parking in the lot across from the History Center when you show your membership card (subject to availability).
In addition, when you become a History Center member, you also become a member of the Smithsonian Institution and receive these benefits:
- Subscription to Smithsonian magazine
- Discounts in select Smithsonian shops and dining facilities
- And more! For details, visit the Smithsonian’s website.
For questions, additional information, or details on how to purchase a History Center membership as a gift, please contact the Development team at membership@heinzhistorycenter.org.
Standard Memberships
Individual Senior – $57
Standard benefits, plus…
- Free, unlimited admission for 1 adult
Dual – $70
Standard benefits, plus…
- Free, unlimited admission for 1 adult and 1 guest
Grandparents - $80
Standard benefits, plus…
- Free, unlimited admission for 2 adults and 4 children (ages 18 and under)
Family - $85
Standard benefits, plus…
- Free, unlimited admission for 2 adults and 4 children (ages 18 and under)
Supporting Memberships
Patron - $250
Standard benefits, plus…
- Free, unlimited admission for 2 adults and 4 guests
- Invitations for two to special Supporting Member events
Benefactor - $500
All benefits of a Patron Membership and standard benefits, plus…
- Four admission passes to give away
- One parking coupon
President's Circle - $1,000
Standard benefits, plus…
- Free, unlimited admission for 2 adults and 4 guests
- Invitations for four to special Supporting Member events
- Four admission passes to give away
- Two parking coupons
1879 Founders' Circle Memberships
Enjoy even more benefits with the History Center’s most prestigious membership level.
For more information on our 1879 Founders’ Circle, please contact Elizabeth Didiano, advancement manager at 412-454-6325 or eadidiano@heinzhistorycenter.org.
Museum Circle - $1,879 (and up)
Standard benefits, plus…
- Free, unlimited admission for 2 adults and 6 guests
- Invitations for four to special Supporting Member events
- Invitation to annual 1879 Founders’ Circle Black Tie Dinner
- Free parking privileges
Director's Circle - $2,500 (and up)
All benefits of the Museum Circle, plus…
- Family membership AND parking pass to present as a gift
- Four additional admission passes to give away
Chairman's Circle - $5,000 (and up)
All benefits of the Director’s Circle, plus…
- Sponsorship listing for the History Center’s special exhibitions
- 15% discount on a History Center facility rental