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Weddings AT THE HISTORY CENTER
Create the historic wedding of your dreams!
A wedding ceremony and reception 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, your
family, and friends. There is a suitable place for Weddings and Receptions for up to 325 guests
through a combination of memorable venue space offerings including our 1st Floor Great Hall,
4th Floor Campbell Gallery, 5th Floor Mueller Center, and 6th Floor Library & Archives. Our
exclusive vendors, Common Plea Catering and Mosaic Linens, enhance and elevate the site and
taste of your event, making it a night you will and your guests will never forget!
Thank you for considering the Heinz History Center. Please call or send an 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
[email protected] [email protected]
412-454-6356 412-454-6431
Cassie Horrell, Events Director
412-454-6435
Weddings AT THE HISTORY CENTER
Upgrades AND ENHANCEMENTS
Included in your Event Rental at the History Center
Wedding & Event Coordination from start to
finish with our professional events team; this
includes the creation of your timeline, custom
floorplans, staging of first looks, vendor
coordination, placement of personal décor,
cookie table organization, and multiple planning
appointments.
One hour Ceremony Rehearsal the day before
the wedding, facilitated by your coordinator
Access to our Banquet equipment including
banquet chairs, easels, and a variety of tables:
cocktail tables (high & low), rounds, square,
rectangular and metal café tables.
Complimentary Bridal Rooms, 3 hours prior to
event start
Exclusive access for your guests to tour the
museum during operating hours on your
wedding day
Access to all museum exhibits for engagement
photo session & wedding day photos
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
Large AV Package- $800.00+ tax
VENUE SPACE 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 full facility exclusive use rental. Only available after 5:30pm.
Includes dance floor, Chiavari chair, and lighting upgrades:
Full Facility with a Wedding Ceremony:
$9,500
$10,000
0
Five hours or less
6 hours total
$1,000 per hour
1st floor Great Hall Only available after 5:30pm:
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 & Deck
$3,800
Five hours or less $1,000 per hour
Wedding Ceremony, when held in the reception location, includes a
one-hour rehearsal the day before, in an available location, up to an hour
for ceremony, and the additional staff required for the quick turn-over
time to re-set the room for the dinner reception:
$1,500 Includes one-hour
rehearsal, one
hour or less for
ceremony
N/A
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 Reading Room
Wedding Ceremony only, No food and beverage is permitted. Includes a
one-hour rehearsal the day before.
$1,500
Ceremony only
Venue spaces AND PRICING
*Event Rental on a holiday is increased 25%. **Event rental on a holiday weekend is increased 10%.
The 5th floor Mueller Center is a beautifully appointed, contem-porary ballroom featuring a wall of windows and a 15' x 135' out-door 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. Available for daytime and evening rental events.
The 1st floor Great Hall is the premiere Heinz History Center loca-tion. 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 stair-case, perfect for making your grand entrance, 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 small wedding reception with up 60 guests As the elevator doors open on the 4th floor, a Campbell Gallery guest will see the famous Klein’s Restaurant neon sign hanging in the atrium to their right and a photo exhibit hung on brick walls around the room. 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
The 6th floor Library and Archives Reading Room is a perfect setting for a wedding ceremony ranging from 10 to 250 guests. Original architectural elements that enhance the space include wooden beams, brick columns, and a glass wall with views of downtown.
Begin YOUR STORY
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 agreement. 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 dedi-
cated to ensuring the success of your wedding!
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 glass-
ware, dinnerware, 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 History 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 break-
down 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 wedding guests the day of the
wedding during normal museum hours 10:00am to 5:00pm. During your
wedding, all exhibits will be closed in order to maintain focus on your special
event.
Celebrate AT THE HISTORY CENTER
Create YOUR STORY
OTHER VENDORS
Excluding catering and linen, couples may select
any vendors of their choice for entertainment,
flowers, wedding cakes, photography, videogra-
phy, officiants, etc. We are pleased to offer our
preferred vendors list upon request. All ven-
dors 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 wed-
dings held in January or February.
10% Friday/Sunday Discount: We offer a discount for
weddings booked during the week, with the most
popular options being Friday and Sunday weddings.
10% Military Discount: To honor our active military
service members, we offer a year-round 10% discount.
CANCELLATION
All payments made to the History Center are non-
refundable. When cancelling a contracted event, your de-
posits 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 exclusive
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. Op-
erating from their catering facility in Pittsburgh’s Strip Dis-
trict, they are equipped to serve the most sophisticated
dining experience to you and your wedding guests. Aver-
age costs associated with catering for cocktail hour and
reception food, bar packages, rentals, staffing and admin-
istration fees range from $160.00-$200.00 per person.
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.
