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  The Franklin Institute

  222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA

  • Spaces for 110-600 Guests
  • 3 Museums
  • 3 Landmarks

  Plan your next corporate meeting, event, gala, fundraiser, or wedding at Pennsylvania’s most visited and beloved museum. Whether you need a meeting, luncheon, reception, or dinner venue, The Franklin Institute’s professional staff will ensure a memorable event with exceptional customer service.

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  Fairmount Park Horticulture Center

  100 N Horticultural Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19131, USA

  • Spaces for 250-500 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Landmark

  The Horticulture Center, located in Philadelphia’s beautiful Fairmount Park, includes a modern exhibition hall and greenhouse on stunning historic grounds. The Center was built in 1979 and sits on the site of the former Horticultural Hall, an 1876 Centennial Exposition building. Boasting both intimate indoor and large-scale outdoor gathering spaces, the Horticulture Center is the ideal setting for unique private celebrations, exceptional weddings, and memorable corporate events.

  Est. $356/guest

  $245 min

  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  Philadelphia Museum of Art

  2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA

  • Spaces for 50-2,000 Guests
  • 7 Museums
  • 7 Landmarks
  • 8 Total Spaces

  Make great art the centerpiece of your next special occasion. Give a toast from a grand balcony graced by seventeenth-century tapestries, mingle in a garden among Rodin’s classic bronzes, or dance the night away in the atrium of an Art Deco building. No matter the affair, the setting will be unforgettable at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Stunning spaces in our main building, the Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building, and the Rodin Museum offer an array of options for indoor and garden events of all sizes, from photo shoots to business meetings to formal weddings. Constellation Culinary Group, the Museum’s exclusive caterer, creates custom menus, offering food and drinks that are as spectacular as the setting. Entertaining with us also helps support our programs—all the more reason to celebrate.

  Est. $334/guest

  No minimum

  Avg response time 1-2 days

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  Carnegie Museums | The Andy Warhol Museum

  117 Sandusky St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA

  • Spaces for 98-300 Guests
  • 2 Museums
  • 1 Theater
  • 2 Total Spaces

  The Andy Warhol Museum (“the Warhol”) occupies a unique space in Pittsburgh: an art-forward, culturally iconic museum with flexible small-to-mid sized event spaces and strong brand cachet tied to Andy Warhol/pop art. Its typical rental capacities (entrance/gallery/theater) target intimate-to-medium events (cocktail receptions ~200–300; seated dinners ~120).

  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  Carnegie Museums | Kamin Science Center

  1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA

  • Spaces for 50-500 Guests
  • 5 Museums
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 5 Total Spaces

  Whether you prefer classy and elegant or contemporary and eclectic, Kamin Science Center, open for more than 20 years, can make your dreams come true. The stunning views of the city from the brand new PointView Hall will ensure heartfelt memories. Say your vows under the stars at the Buhl Planetarium. Dance the night away amid the electrifying special effects of the Works Theater. We have all the elements for extraordinary experiences for you and your special guests. All event rentals include tables/chairs, security, custodial services and event supervision. With ample parking and a convenient location just minutes from the North Shore and downtown Pittsburgh, Carnegie Science Center will make your event the talk of the town.

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  Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

  118 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA

  • Spaces for 200-500 Guests
  • 2 Museums
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 2 Total Spaces

  PAFA honors the transforming potential of art and art-making as the country's first art school and museum. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, which was established in 1805, provides undergraduate and graduate studies in the fine arts, cutting-edge exhibitions of classic and modern American art, and a top-tier collection of American artwork. Among PAFA's illustrious former students are Mary Cassatt, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Thomas Eakins, William Glackens, Barkley L. Hendricks, Violet Oakley, Louis Kahn, David Lynch, and Henry Ossawa Tanner, who was awarded the National Medal of Arts. If external groups or individuals are interested in renting space from PAFA for a private event, they should get in touch with our Event Rentals department. Do you picture classic charm or slick modernism when you picture the appearance and feel of your ideal wedding? You don't have to make a decision at PAFA. As we work together to create the day you've envisaged, you'll have both incredible alternatives at your fingertips. No matter which building you choose—the sleek Historic Landmark Building, the cutting-edge Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, or both—you will be in awe of the exquisite details wherever you look. Weddings at PAFA are absolutely unlike any other in Philadelphia, from our ideal location in the center of Center City to our jaw-dropping design features to flawlessly executed catering solutions. We'll imaginatively adapt our spaces to match your demands and ideas, from first impressions to final sendoffs, and we have room for up to 275 guests. You'll discover that PAFA offers an award-winning wedding venue at a pleasantly affordable pricing point for all of these reasons and more.

  Est. $250/guest

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  Please Touch Museum

  4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131, USA

  • Spaces for 90-650 Guests
  • 6 Museums
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 6 Total Spaces

  Located in Philadelphia’s scenic Fairmount Park, Please Touch Museum offers a distinctive setting for weddings, corporate events, galas, and private celebrations within the historic Memorial Hall. Featuring magnificent Beaux-Arts architecture, soaring ceilings, an elegant grand hall, and a beautifully restored carousel, this one-of-a-kind venue blends historic charm with playful details and versatile event settings for unforgettable gatherings.

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  National Constitution Center

  525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

  • Spaces for 56-2,800 Guests
  • 6 Museums
  • 3 Landmarks
  • 6 Total Spaces

  Located in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, the National Constitution Center sets the stage for truly unforgettable events. Take in breathtaking views of Independence Hall while celebrating in dynamic, state-of-the-art meeting spaces and stunning, versatile event spaces designed to wow your guests. Whether you’re hosting a corporate gathering, special celebration, or full-venue buyout for 2,800 guests, this iconic setting brings history, energy, and inspiration together in one versatile event space.

  Est. $16,000/guest

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  Avg response time 4-6 hrs

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  The Weitzman

  101 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

  • Spaces for 50-450 Guests
  • 3 Museums
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Located on the most historic square mile in the country, the Weitzman is an architectural landmark that boasts 20,000 square feet of multi-purpose event space across five floors. The flagship space is a 7,000 square-foot ballroom with seating for 500 (reception for up to 700), floor-to-ceiling wrap-around windows, and the adjoining Toll Terrace. The indoor-outdoor space overlooks Independence Mall—the most historic square mile in the country—and offers a one-of-a-kind, panoramic view of the Philadelphia skyline.

  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History

  4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA

  • Spaces for 32-1,500 Guests
  • 6 Museums
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 7 Total Spaces

  Host your ceremony in the breathtaking Hall of Sculpture—featuring white marble floors, classical Greek statues, and a dramatic skylight... simply perfect for unforgettable photographs! Then welcome guests into the Carnegie Music Hall Foyer— a grand and historic space adorned with soaring gold ceilings, marble columns, and vintage chandeliers. Cocktail hour is typically held on the balcony, followed by dinner and dancing on the main level. Capture stunning portraits on the awe-inspiring Grand Staircase, alongside the dinosaurs at Foster Overlook, and amidst great works of art in the Scaife Foyer! Make your wedding day truly distinctive with Carnegie Museums of Oakland! Tell us about your plans and let us get back to you with ideas. Complete an About my Event form at: https://form.jotform.com/240025496750152 For our Oakland Museums, call 412.622.3393 or email us!

  $3,000 min

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  The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

  19 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA

  • Spaces for 150-800 Guests
  • 2 Museums
  • 2 Landmarks
  • 1 Event Space

  Welcome to The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, where history and architecture combine to create a truly unique and elegant venue to make every event one to remember. The College of Physicians of Philadelphia is not a college, but a non-profit institution, promoting the heritage and future of health and medicine. With its historic ambience and stately architecture, it’s no wonder that the College – located in Philadelphia’s charming Rittenhouse-Fitler Historic District – has been the chosen setting for a diverse range of memorable events. Its many event spaces provide plenty of opportunities for personalization, plus a lovely outdoor herb garden, making it a choice Philadelphia wedding venue. The eight individually unique spaces our building offers can satisfy any of your event needs. Our rental options offer optimal customization by allowing you to select a combination of spaces that best suit your event. Many of our spaces are interconnected, permitting events to flow through multiple rooms with ease.

  Est. $165/guest

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  James A. Michener Art Museum

  138 S Pine St, Doylestown, PA 18901, USA

  • Spaces for 160-200 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 space at this venue

  The Michener Art Museum, which bears the novelist and philanthropist's name, is well situated downtown Doylestown. The Museum is located in a gorgeously renovated historic building that was originally built in 1884 as the Bucks County prison. The Museum is now a warm hub of culture and beauty that offers visitors a dramatic and refined environment for entertainment. This is the ideal Bucks County wedding venue, including a top-notch collection of Pennsylvania Impressionist artwork. The Michener Art Museum in Doylestown serves as a fantastic hub for events. The Museum is 50 miles from Philadelphia, Allentown, and Princeton, and 100 miles from New York City. Doylestown and adjacent New Hope both have a lot of attractions. Because of its position, it serves as an ideal gathering spot for families and businesses that are distributed over the Mid-Atlantic region. A inviting space appropriate for cocktail hours is the Grand Entry Hall. The terrace garden is a charming and serene location for charming wedding ceremonies and may also be used as a laid-back area for cocktail hour. The event pavilion, which has all-glass walls and access to galleries and a sculpture garden, is the ideal location for sit-down receptions, dinners, and dances. You are welcome to meander through the galleries with your guests while you are celebrating. Formal tours can be arranged with a knowledgeable docent for your event. The Michener has plenty of free parking, is fully accessible, and has air conditioning. On request, audiovisual equipment is offered. Non-profit organizations, individual members, and commercial partners are all eligible for discounts. As the sole caterer for the Michener Art Museum, Catering By Design takes great pride in plating expertly prepared food with influences from all over the world. To ensure that your event is exactly as you imagined, menus can be tailored from scratch.

  Est. $165/guest

  Avg response time 1-2 days

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  Hill-Physick House

  321 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

  • Spaces for 40-100 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Landmark
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Built in 1786, this square, four-story brick house is the only free-standing Federal townhouse remaining in Society Hill. With its huge doorway fan light (the largest in any Pennsylvania residence in 1786) plus grand proportions and straight, classical lines, Physick House is an exceptional example of the Federal style. It is decorated with outstanding examples of French-influenced Neoclassic furnishings, popular during Dr. Physick's time in the house. The unusually large city garden is a serene and peaceful.

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  The Met Philly

  858 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA

  • Spaces for 100-3,800 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Landmark
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Come experience The Met presented by Highmark, the newly renovated crown jewel of North Broad Street’s renaissance. Formerly the Philadelphia Metropolitan Opera House, this grand hall was originally built in 1908 by opera impresario Oscar Hammerstein. After a $56 million restoration, The Met Philly surpassed its original grandeur and redoubled its emphasis on world-class hospitality. As a legendary landmark, The Met is listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, Pennsylvania State and National Registers of Historic Places. Located in North Center City, Philadelphia’s largest non-arena facility possesses both the city’s largest performance stage, as well as its most monumental, theatrical auditorium. Whether hosting a corporate event, private concert, or large scale ceremony, your guests will be dazzled at this unique and breathtaking setting. The mammoth stage can host a banquet of 300 alone, while the Grand Salle can accommodate a soirée of 250 VIPs. The Met Philly will surely exceed the expectations of even the most discerning guest, with its access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, full-service event production, state-of-the- art sound and lighting, succulent, custom menus and heavenly craft cocktails.

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  Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

  Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Center for Sustainable Landscapes, 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA

  • Spaces for 200-350 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Garden

  Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a historic Victorian glasshouse and botanical garden in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood, set on 15 acres within Schenley Park. Established in 1893, the conservatory encompasses a 14-room glasshouse and 23 distinct gardens, giving planners a single site that pairs formal indoor display rooms with open-air garden settings. Ceremonies and receptions can be held together in one location. The estate-style Outdoor Garden, a classic four-tiered garden, accommodates up to 200 seated guests under seasonal tents with a dance floor, with room for up to 250 with additional rentals. The Broderie Room, a French garden evocative of Louis XIV-era chateau landscaping, offers a more intimate setting for ceremonies, private dinners, proposals, and photo sessions. The Special Events Hall pairs floor-to-ceiling glass walls overlooking the Tropical Forest and Oakland skyline with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, and the 12,000-square-foot Tropical Forest Conservatory — featuring a meandering path, treetop lookout, waterfalls, and fish pond — suits corporate networking events and social mixers. The full conservatory, all 14 glasshouse rooms, can also be booked for retreats, receptions, and galas. On-site dining is available through Café Phipps, and the conservatory's planning guide reflects its ongoing commitment to sustainable, "green" event practices.

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  Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium

  Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium - Education Complex, 7340 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA

  • Spaces for 30-10,000 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 4 Outdoor Spaces
  • 9 Total Spaces

  Founded in 1898 in Pittsburgh's Highland Park, the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is one of only six major zoo and aquarium combinations in the United States, home to more than 8,000 animals representing over 600 species. The zoo's AquaZoo, opened in 1967, was the first public aquarium in Pennsylvania and remains a defining feature of the grounds today, with exhibits including sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, and polar bears. For weddings and private events, the zoo offers several distinct settings among its animal habitats. The PPG Aquarium hosts up to 200 seated guests or 500 for a cocktail-style reception, surrounded by sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, and penguins, with views into the polar bears' outdoor exhibit from the lower patio. Water's Edge is a subterranean event space offering underwater views of polar bears, sea otters, and sand-tiger sharks. The 7,200-square-foot Garden Tent, set among the botanical gardens, accommodates up to 300 guests for a wedding ceremony and reception. Every private event rental includes planning support from an onsite events team, along with full setup and teardown, tables and chairs, linens, silverware, glassware, and china. An exclusive onsite caterer works with hosts to customize menus and design tablescapes to match their event.

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  Moravian Museum

  66 W Church St, Bethlehem, PA 18018, USA

  • Spaces for 60-80 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Historic Space

  Housed in Bethlehem's 1741 Gemeinhaus — believed to be the largest 18th-century log structure in continuous use in the United States and a National Historic Landmark — the Moravian Museum introduces visitors to the earliest history of the Bethlehem community. The building originally served as home, church, and classroom to the Moravian settlers who founded the city, and it now anchors the Moravian Church Settlements–Bethlehem World Heritage Site. For private events, the museum opens its Saal, the community's first place of worship, where vows have been exchanged since colonial times. The Saal accommodates up to 60 guests seated for a reception or 80 for a ceremony or theater-style gathering, while the Gemeinhaus overall holds up to 100 people. Hosts can extend the occasion with a personalized group tour of the museum, part of Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites' network of historic rental venues.

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  Mercer Museum

  84 S Pine St, Doylestown, PA 18901, USA

  • Spaces for 60-150 Guests
  • 3 Museums
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Total Spaces

  The Mercer Museum is a distinctive concrete castle in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, built by archaeologist and historian Henry Mercer between 1908 and 1916. Its seven-story structure, anchored by a towering central atrium originally designed to display large early American artifacts, now houses roughly 40,000 objects spanning more than 60 pre-industrial trades, widely regarded as among the most complete collections of its kind in the country. For private events, the museum offers the Elkins Gallery, a Georgian-style room with a vintage baby grand piano and two fireplaces well suited to intimate weddings and receptions, and the Great Hall, set beneath a glass ceiling with views of the castle and available for evening events with self-guided tours included. A clear-sided tent in the courtyard accommodates larger plated dinners from May through October, with views of the illuminated castle at night, while an outdoor ceremony garden with a log-house backdrop provides space for al fresco ceremonies and photography. The venue hosts weddings, anniversary parties, corporate receptions, and team-building events among its historic galleries.

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  Westmoreland Museum of American Art by Elegant Catering

  221 N Main St, Greensburg, PA 15601, USA

  • Spaces for 120-500 Guests
  • 3 Museums
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Total Spaces

  The Westmoreland Museum of American Art sits in the heart of historic Greensburg, Pennsylvania, in a LEED-certified building that blends a restored mid-century modern structure with a contemporary cantilevered addition designed by architect Susan T. Rodriguez of Ennead Architects. The 2015 expansion paired the museum's original galleries with a light-filled new wing, a sculpture garden featuring works by artists including Tim Prentice and Aaronel de Roy Gruber, and a landscaped outdoor terrace. For private events, the museum offers the Community Room, the Full First Floor (Community Room, Lobby, and Terrace), and the Full Museum rental, which adds access to the galleries and accommodates up to 120 guests seated or 175 for a cocktail-style reception. The gallery setting brings American art into weddings, ceremonies, corporate gatherings, showers, rehearsal dinners, and cocktail parties, with professional event staff coordinating alongside the museum's collection and grounds.

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  Kemerer Museum

  427 N New St, Bethlehem, PA 18018, USA

  • Spaces for 55-140 Guests
  • 3 Museums
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Total Spaces

  The Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts occupies three interconnected mid-1800s homes in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and is Pennsylvania's only decorative arts museum, one of just fifteen such institutions nationwide. Founded in 1954 through the bequest of Annie S. Kemerer, the museum houses her personal collection of Pennsylvania German textiles, Bohemian glass, and a 200-piece wedding china set, displayed alongside period rooms and rotating exhibits of furniture, paintings, and silver across two floors. Its grounds include gardens designed by Scott Rothenberger's PLACE, featuring stainless steel sculptures by Bethlehem native Skip Kralik. For private events, the museum offers art, textiles, and history as a backdrop for small, intimate gatherings such as weddings, anniversary celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and baby showers, as well as corporate celebrations. Guests can move between the two-floor art exhibit and an outdoor patio area, and the museum can also serve as a cocktail hour site following a small ceremony at the nearby Moravian Museum's Saal.

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