Heinz Memorial Chapel

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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About Heinz Memorial Chapel

Heinz Memorial Chapel is a non-sectarian chapel on the University of Pittsburgh campus, a gift to the university from H.J. Heinz and his children. The Chapel offers a variety of tours, concerts and programming with visitor hours throughout the week and wedding reservations on the weekends. Several weekly religious services are offered during the spring and fall semesters. Use the links above to plan your visit.

Heinz Memorial Chapel is undergoing external renovations to its spire.
This restoration is essential for the long-term preservation of this historic, treasured structure.

Weddings

Heinz Chapel is a beautiful wedding venue. View dates and times available for reserving a wedding.

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Visit

Tours of the Chapel are available (general and wedding specific). Email heinzchapel@pitt.edu

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Help us to provide a place of enduring beauty for the community to enjoy.
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What's Happening

Fall Semester Hours & Winter Recess

Heinz Memorial Chapel is open to visitors Sunday through Thursday from 10am to 4pm. The Chapel may occasionally be closed during these hours for University holidays or private events.

Please note that Heinz Chapel and the Heinz Chapel office will be closed, except for scheduled tours and events, December 20 through January 1 for the University of Pittsburgh Winter Recess.

The Chapel will reopen to visitors on January 2 at 10am.

Pitt Weddings: Heinz Chapel & the University Club

H2P! Planning a Pitt wedding? The University Club and Heinz Memorial Chapel are the perfect pairing to hold your special day on campus. The University Club's grand ballroom features magnificent chandeliers and Palladian windows, and the Rooftop Terrace offers breathtaking views for your cocktail hour.

As the exclusive wedding reception venue on the Pitt's campus, The University Club enjoys a unique partnership with Heinz Chapel. If you say “I Do” at Heinz Chapel, and reserve The University Club for your reception, your ceremony fee at the Chapel will be waived.

Learn more about Heinz Chapel Weddings or connect with the University Club wedding team.

Photography by Hannah Hicks Photo.

New Items in the Chapel Shop!

We have some wonderful new items in the Heinz Chapel shop from local organizations and artists including a collection of stainless steel jewelry, ornaments and bookmarks from Audra Azoury Designs, custom candles from North Ave. Candles, onesies from Worker Bird, Glass-to-Go mosaic kits from the Pittsburgh Glass Center, and more! We can accommodate large orders for office gifts and event swag including custom Sarris Chocolates featuring Heinz Chapel and the Cathedral of Learning.

The Heinz Chapel shop is open during our Visitor Hours and before and after events. You can also email heinzchapel@pitt.edu to set up an appointment to shop.  Current Pitt students receive a 10% discount. Shop small this holiday season!

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Concerts & Events

Get the latest news on our upcoming events.

Dec
15
Canzona Ensemble Holiday Concert
December 15, 2024
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2:00pm

A program of holiday and winter classics on organ and violin.

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Jan
12
Mega Surround Sound Bath
January 12, 2025
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3:00pm

Dedicated to promoting peace in the New Year, violinist Monique Mead joins 15 professional musicians and sound practitioners to envelop you in an immersive soundscape like no other.

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Jan
16
"From the Steel City to the White City" lecture by Zachary Brodt
January 16, 2025
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5:30 PM

In "From the Steel City to the White City," Pitt's own Zachary Brodt explores Western Pennsylvania’s representation at Chicago’s Columbian Exposition in 1893.

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Feb
14
Valentine's Day Concert
February 14, 2025
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8:00pm

Join organist Jon Tyillian and friends for a romantic evening of love songs in the beauty of Heinz Chapel.

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Feb
14
Group Vow Renewal
February 14, 2025
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7:00pm

Join us this Valentine's Day as we celebrate love, commitment, and the beautiful journey of marriage.

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Simply Styled
Wedding Packages

Simply Styled ceremonies at Heinz Chapel are back!
Five effortless, all-inclusive mini wedding packages are available for Sunday, June 5, 2022. These 90-minute packages for up to 30 guests include a ceremony with officiant, flowers, music, and photography plus
a champagne toast and cookie table.

Photo by Kristen Wynn, photographer for Simply Styled