About the AHDC

Community, private, and corporate -- An alternative event venue

The Altoona Heritage Discovery Center is a beautifully designed certified historic rehabilitation conveniently located in historic downtown. The Heritage Discovery Center Exhibit Hall offers an extraordinary and inviting alternative to standard reception, convention, and meeting venues.

For more information, rental terms and availability, please call and schedule a visit.

Office hours are Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Spacious interior: Discover the possibilities

The Exhibit Hall provides an elegant and dramatic setting for events of all types. From the glass enclosed balcony, imagine your party, reception, meeting or show unfolding under fifteen-foot high ceilings...sinuous staircases mirror one another to fashion a dais showcasing entertainment, the bride and groom, guest speaker, or work of art.

The Heritage Discovery Center welcomes the opportunity to host your special event. An Executive Conference Room is also available.

Rental Information

• Available rental hours are Monday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• The Exhibit Hall can accommodate banquet seating for 550*
• A 50% deposit is required to secure the date and time of your event
• The serving of alcohol is permitted
• The Discovery Center has no obligation to any caterer; caterer must be licensed and insured
• The Heritage Discovery Center is a smoke free facility; air conditioning, heating and parking are available
• Executive Conference Room available

Conference Room

This impressive room is matchless for private meetings, presentations and conference calls. The conference room accommodates 20 people.