Off-Site Facilities

Pittsburgh has plenty of unique venues to accommodate gatherings that don't require the 236,000 square-foot David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

Downtown + Cultural District

• August Wilson Center for African American Culture

  The 80,000-square-foot facility provides a culturally-rich, architecturally enticing location for any event and includes galleries, classrooms, a 486-seat theater and many multi-purpose spaces.

• Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

  Three large reception areas in a former movie palace.

• Byham Theater

  Ample reception space in Pittsburgh's only remaining Vaudeville house.

• Mellon Arena

  With seating for up to 18,000, this large venue also has lounge and club space for smaller groups.

• Heinz Hall

  Renowned for its grandeur and excellence as a concert hall, this venue offers a number of smaller rooms accommodating 40–250 guests.

• Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center

  Meet in the Great Hall among vintage vehicles such as a Conestoga Wagon, 1919 Fire Truck, or rare 1936 Delux Ford Stainless Steel.

• Society for Contemporary Craft

  Beautiful artwork in warm contemporary decor creates a light mood. Set your event in the lobby space near the galleries and store or in the education center.

On the Water

• Gateway Clipper Fleet

  With the exquisite Pittsburgh skyline as a backdrop, a private corporate charter aboard the Gateway Clipper Fleet will transform an ordinary business function into a unique occasio. Sailing the three rivers aboard one of our magnificent riverboats, the professional staff can help you plan an unforgettable event. Let the Gateway Clipper Fleet provide you with a hassle and stress free event - just because you are the planner doesn't mean you shouldn't have a great time too

East

• Carnegie Museum of Art

  Supports event occupancies from 60–2,500 guests throughout the Museum building and the Carnegie Music Hall.

• Carnegie Museum of Natural History

  Supports event occupancies from 60–2,500 guests throughout the Museum building and the Carnegie Music Hall.

• Carnegie Music Hall

  Supports event occupancies 60–2,500 guests throughout the Museum building and the Carnegie Music Hall.

• Expomart

  Interconnecting 106,000 sq. ft. exhibition center and 330-room Radisson hotel makes this the preferred location for trade shows, public shows, conferences and conventions. Plenty of free parking.

• Frick Art & Historical Center

  Offers a Victorian setting in a complex of museums, historic buildings and landscaped grounds. From the rotunda in the Frick Art Museum to a tent outdoors, the Frick offers many options for small events.

• Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

  For an outdoor event, delight your guests with the romantically lit garden tent. The lecture hall is perfect for meetings.

• Petersen Events Center

  Pittsburgh's newest and most prestigeous arena and conference center, accommodating up to 15,000 as well as meetings and events. Home of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers.

• The Bost Building

  A national historic landmark. The best surviving structure associated with the 1892 Battle of Homestead, the famous steel labor strike. The modern boardroom is perfect for small meetings and for guests interested in the region's steel heritage.

North Shore

• Andy Warhol Museum

  Picture your event at the Andy Warhol Museum, a seven-story tribute to one of Pittsburgh's most famous native sons. The Warhol provides a glamorous, sophisticated venue for dinners, cocktail parties and lectures. Accomodates up to 500.

• Carnegie Science Center

  For a backdrop of science and fun, put Carnegie Science Center on your list for dinners, seminars, and receptions. Private events can include screenings of Omnimax Films (340).

• Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

  The expanded Children's Museum of Pittsburgh offers a unique venue for private, family and corporate functions your guests are sure to remember. Enjoy the magnificence of the Grand Hall of the Buhl Building (300) or rent one or more of the Museum's exhibit areas, including Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, the Studio, Garage and Theater. You can even host an event throughout the Museum and let your guests enjoy all exhibits and spaces. (1,000)

• Heinz Field

  Heinz Field is the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the University of Pittsburgh football teams. Tours of Heinz Field provide guests with a behind the scenes look into the Coca-Cola Great Hall, Luxury Suites, Press Box, Field and much more.

• Manchester Craftsmen's Guild

  Manchester Craftmen's Guild, a center for the arts and learning, provides a state-of-the-art 350-seat concert hall, suitable for concert productions, corporate meetings, awards ceremonies, or receptions. Meeting rooms, a boardroom, and a conference center offer classroom-style space.

• Mattress Factory

  A contemporary art museum that commissions, exhibits and collects new site-specific installations created by artists in residence. Hailed as the best facility for installation art in the United States. Three-hour focus visits utilize the museum's new education center. The museum's converted warehouse space is perfect for special events, corporate parties or family celebrations.

• National Aviary

  Host your event at the National Aviary and spend the evening mingling with over 600 exotic and endangered birds. A variety of spaces, including an outdoor tented patio, are available to accommodate corporate meetings, private parties and more; special group packages are available for both breakfasts and lunch.