The Andy Warhol Museum

The Andy Warhol Museum

Event Types Welcomed

  • Adult Social Events
  • Corporate Social Events
  • Leisure Travel
  • Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats
  • Wedding Ceremonies
  • Wedding Receptions

About

The special events staff is here to help you create a remarkable, memorable event. Whether you are planning an informal dinner for 20, a black-tie awards ceremony for 100, or a cocktail reception for 300, we offer an all-inclusive planning experience. Rentals include event furniture, audio visual, and staffing, and we work with one exclusive catering company to create the perfect menu.

The museum’s entrance space is available for a 120-person seated event or a 300-person cocktail reception. The Warhol theater is available to host business meetings, lectures, wedding ceremonies, or symposia. Options to add gallery floors, guided tours, and studio activities to your event are available.

Meeting & Event Spaces

  • Max Capacity: 300 guests
  • Largest Theatre Style: 100
Entrance Gallery
(100 Seated; 200 Cocktail; Available after 6:00pm)
Enter into one of Pittsburgh’s most contemporary spaces designed by Richard Gluckman and have more than 15 Minutes of Fame! Polished concrete floors and Warhol artworks make events truly memorable. A window screen allows for even your own images to be projected and colored lights add a fun twist to the center of the gallery.
Warhol Theater
(110 Seated; Available all hours)
Relax in our state-of-the-art Film and Video Theater perfect for lectures, symposiums or meetings of any kind. Cushy vintage theater seats and paneled walls make for an intimate space. The purple carpet and black stage curtains add some fun and elegance to your event.
Timeline Gallery
(50 Seated; 100 Cocktail; Available after 6:00pm)
Learn all about Andy Warhol in our Timeline Gallery which offers a mix of Warhol works spanning his entire career. From early design work to Celebrity Portraits, something for everyone! The cork floor softens this contemporary gallery and makes it perfect for pre-dinner cocktails or wrapping up the evening with dessert.
Full Building (Floors 1 - 7)
(100 Seated; 300 Cocktail; Available after 6:00pm)
Go all out and enjoy seven floors of the museum. Guests can leisurely walk through all of the galleries and Special Exhibition spaces. Artist Educators can be on standby for tours or casual talk.

Food & Beverage Options

Catering options

Parkhurst Event Catering
As one of Pittsburgh’s top caterers, Parkhurst Event Catering strongly believes in farm-fresh, local ingredients, served in season and prepared from scratch. Our high standards and impeccable reputation have garnered us exclusive culinary privileges at a growing number of Pittsburgh’s cultural and historical venues. At Parkhurst, we realize the stresses and demands that come with planning an event. Our seasoned catering professionals have the particular skills and finesse to ensure the success of your function. While many may settle for simply meeting your expectations, we strive to exceed them.

Accommodations

Springhill Suites
1-800-230-4134
223 Federal St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
HOTEL IS LOCATED ON PITTSBURGH'S NORTH SHORE DIRECTLY ACCROSS FROM PNC PARK. ROOMS ARE STUDIO SUITES WITH ONE KING OR TWO QUEEN BEDS AND A SOFA SLEEPER BED. HOT BREAKFAST CONSISTING OF MAKE YOU OWN BELGIUM WAFFLES, EGGS, SAUSAGE, BREAKFAST BREADS, CEREAL, OATMEAL, YOGURT, FRUIT, JUICE AND COFFEE INCLUDED WITH ALL RATES.
~0.14 miles from Andy Warhol Museum
  • 198 Rooms
Renaissance Pittsburgh
1-800-997-5148
107 6th St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Downtown-City Center)
~0.29 miles from Andy Warhol Museum
  • 300 Rooms
Courtyard by Marriott
1-800-997-5149
945 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Opened March 2004. 182 guestrooms, 12 suites, 3 meeting rooms. All guestrooms with 12 or 14ft ceilings. Courtyard Cafe for breakfast daily, and hotel lobby restaurant. Downtown location next to Convention Center.
~0.38 miles from Andy Warhol Museum
  • 182 Rooms
Hyatt Place North Shore
1-800-230-4134
260 North Shore Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Hyatt Place combines style and innovation to create a completely new hotel experience. An experience that offers an array of services and features designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s travelers, ensuring you feel more relaxed, productive and fulfilled. We sit in between Heinz Field & PNC. The hotel does usually sell out durimg football season, rates are at a premium and we will offer the best available rates below our published rates.
~0.39 miles from Andy Warhol Museum
  • 82 Rooms
The Westin Convention Center
1-800-997-5148
1000 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The Westin Pittsburgh provides a refreshing retreat in the heart of Pittsburgh's business and cultural districts. We provide access to over 36,000 sq. ft. of event space with 19 impressinve rooms and is connected to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center for an additional 315,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and 53 meeting rooms. Enjoy stunning views of downtown Pittsburgh from our spacious rooms. Every room features the Westin Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath, as well as laptop safes, Wakecup coffee brewer with Starbucks coffee and 24 hour room service. Rejuvenate in our Westin Workout which offers a lap pool, cardio equipment, massage treatments and various workout classes.
~0.43 miles from Andy Warhol Museum
  • 616 Rooms
Fairmont Pittsburgh
1-800-997-5149
510 Market St., Pittsburgh, PA 15122
~0.48 miles from Andy Warhol Museum
  • 185 Rooms
Wyndham Grand
1-800-230-4134
600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Downtown-City Center)
One the city's largest, most recognized hotels, ideally located in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and adjacent to Point State Park and Pittsburgh's famed Three Rivers. All 710 guestrooms and suites provide breathtaking views in every direction. The hotel rooms are beautifully appointed with ergonomically designed work areas, dual-line speakerphone with voicemail and complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. For hotel guests expecting the highest levels of service and amenities, our downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hotel offers exclusive Executive Level hotel rooms, Luxury Suites and a private Executive Level Lounge.
~0.49 miles from Andy Warhol Museum
  • 712 Rooms
The Priory Hotel
614 Pressley Street, Pittsburgh PA 15212-5616
(866)-3PRIORY
Pittsburgh's Only Historic Boutique Hotel
Carefully restored to modern standards, the Priory Hotel is a 42-room historic boutique hotel located in Pittsburgh’s thriving North Shore, just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. Once a Benedictine monastery, the Priory Hotel features all of the amenities of a large downtown property with the personality and personal service that only a smaller, European style hotel can offer.
~0.30 miles from the Andy Warhol Museum
  • 24 Rooms

Featured Amenities

  • In-House Catering
  • Theater Seating

Venue Location + Transportation

Address

 
117 Sandusky Street,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212

Nearby Airport

  • Pittsburgh International Airport - 22 minutes

Nearby Cities

Washington D.C. – 247 miles|
Philadelphia, PA – 305 miles|
Cleveland, OH – 135 miles|

Things to Know

Catering

  • Must Use In-house Catering: Yes

Technology

Wide variety of audio-visual equipment is available and included in the price of the space rental.

Services

Award-winning Catering Team
Parkhurst Event Catering is the exclusive caterers of the Warhol Museum. From five-course dining experiences to casual cuisine, our team of Executive Chefs and Catering Directors will assist in menu selection and planning.
Special Events Staff
Let our special events staff help you create an event that’s unique, memorable, and surprisingly affordable. We’ll handle everything from flowers and photographers to satellite downlinks and gallery tours.
Parking
Museum parking is located one block north of the Museum on Sandusky Street ($6). Additional public parking is available behind the Museum in the General Robinson Street parking garage (average $6, prices may vary during nearby Stadium events).

Coat Check
Seasonal coat check services are included in the price of the space rental. Coat racks are also available upon request.
Security and Custodial Services
Security and custodial services are included in the price of the space rental.
The Warhol: Store
The Warhol: Store is open to the public without Museum admission during Museum hours and sells a wide selection of Warhol books, posters, videos, postcards and related material. To shop anytime, visit the store online http://www.warholstore.com/
Personal Tour Guides and Exhibit Staff
Whether guided or focused on a specific theme, our special events staff will be happy to assist with tour arrangements.

Technology

Audio-Visual Services and Equipment
At the Warhol, our skilled in-house A/V staff is included in the rental fee and can supply basic needs. For events requiring more elaborate set-ups, we work with several preferred vendors.