The 1st floor Great Hall is the premiere Heinz History Center location. 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 Chautauqua Lake Ice House, the Great Hall features a two-story staircase, perfect for making your grand entrance, high, vaulted brick ceilings, and 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 a dance floor area.

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Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 200 People

Reception
Capacity: 350 People

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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 to 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 Special Collections (the “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” set is in this exhibit!), Heinz, From Slavery to Freedom, and Glass: Shattering Notions exhibits. Though no food or beverage is permitted in the exhibits, many guests tour between cocktail hour and dinner or after their meal.

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Reception
Capacity: 220 People

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The 5th floor Mueller Center is a beautifully appointed, contemporary ballroom featuring a wall of windows and a 15' x 135' outdoor deck with a gorgeous view of the river and a view of the downtown Pittsburgh skyline. Once the sun sets, the built-in track lights give a beautiful starry night effect. Guests enter through exhibits featuring a dramatic series of images of the French and Indian War by local artist Robert Griffing. 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.

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Reception
Capacity: 325 People

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The 6th floor Library & Archives Reading Room is the perfect setting for a wedding ceremony ranging from 10 to 250 guests. The reading room features a number of paintings documenting the rich history of Western Pennsylvania. Original architectural elements that enhance the space include wooden beams, brick columns, and a glass wall with views of downtown Pittsburgh.

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Theater
Capacity: 250 People

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The 6th floor Library &Archives Conference Room is a small, quiet room with brick walls featuring reproductions of paintings from our collection. It’s located on the same floor as the Detre Library & Archives. It is often used as a breakout session location for seminars and meetings, a meeting location for 10-12 people or as a wedding party dressing room.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Conference
Capacity: 12 People

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