Enjoy one of the best cultural values in our region. For as little as $57, you receive all the benefits of the Senator John Heinz History Center (including the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, the Fort Pitt Museum, and Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village) and the Smithsonian Institution.

Visit the History Center's e-store to buy or renew a History Center membership now.

All membership packages include the following standard benefits:

• 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

Choose a level that’s right for you:
Each membership level includes admission to the History Center, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Fort Pitt Museum, Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village, and the Smithsonian Institution.

• Individual - $57
  • Standard benefits, plus…
  • Free unlimited admission for 1 adult and 1 guest
  • Individuals 65 and older pay $50
    
    
• Grandparents - $80
  • Standard benefits, plus…
  • Free unlimited admission for 2 adults and up to 4 grandchildren
    
    
• Family - $85
  • Standard benefits, plus…
  • Free unlimited admission for 2 adults and all children
    
    
• Contributor - $125
  • Standard benefits, plus…
  • Free unlimited admission for 4 adults and all children
    
    
• Patron - $250
  • Standard benefits, plus…
  • Free unlimited admission for 6 adults and all children
  • 5% facility rental discount
    
    
• Benefactor - $500
  • Standard benefits, plus…
  • Free unlimited admission for 8 adults and all children
  • 5% facility rental discount
  • Behind the scenes tour (upon request)
    
    
• President’s Circle - $1,000
  • Standard benefits, plus…
  • Free unlimited admission for 10 adults and all children
  • 5% facility rental discount
  • Behind the scenes tour (upon request)
  • One-year subscription to Pennsylvania Heritage magazine
    
    
• 1879 Society - $1,879
  • Standard benefits, plus…
  • Free unlimited admission for 12 adults and all children
  • 10% facility rental discount
  • Behind the scenes tour (upon request)
  • One-year subscription to Pennsylvania Heritage magazine
  • Annual black-tie dinner
  • Free parking privileges
  • One Family membership to give as a gift
  • Listing on History Center donor plaque in main lobby

To purchase a History Center membership as a gift for you or someone else, please call 412-454-6436 or e-mail membership@hswp.org. 

Visit the History Center's e-store to buy or renew a History Center membership now.

To redeem coupons or special membership offers, please call the History Center’s membership office at 412-454-6436.