The Franklin Institute Science Museum
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It’s no theory… it’s a fact: there is no venue in Philadelphia more inspiring than The Franklin Institute Science Museum. Named for America’s most dignified statesman and earliest innovator, The Franklin Institute offers you the opportunity to stage an event as elegant and inventive as Ben himself would have. With its breathtaking spaces and stimulating environment, The Franklin Institute is the key to an event that is truly “electrifying.”
Invite your guests to experience true historic Philadelphia with a twist of imagination. For special events, no other venue in the city offers more exciting spaces, each exhibiting their own aura of sophistication and fun.
With its rooftop deck overlooking the spectacular city skyline, planetarium illuminated by celestial wonders, and breathtaking marble rotunda, The Franklin Institute presents options that fit every type of event.
Private celebrations shine within the grandeur of our 1930’s building. Corporate gatherings for seminars and meetings enjoy better attendance due to our national reputation and popularity. And all events benefit from the Museum’s built-in parking garage, convenient location, accommodating staff, and inspired atmosphere.
It’s no theory… it’s a fact: there is no venue in Philadelphia more inspiring than The Franklin Institute Science Museum. Named for America’s most dignified statesman and earliest innovator, The Franklin Institute offers you the opportunity to stage an event as elegant and inventive as Ben himself would have. With its breathtaking spaces and stimulating environment, The Franklin Institute is the k... more
Amenities & Features
Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Handicapped Accessible
- High Speed Internet
- Non-Smoking
- On-Site Catering Service
- Outdoor Function Area
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Features
| Credit Cards Accepted: American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. | | Facility Location Setting: The Franklin Institute is located at Logan Circle, near the Please Touch Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences, and not far from the Philadelphia Museum of Art. | | Nearest Airport: 16-25 miles | | Nearest Airport: 18-50 km | | Nearest Overnight Accommodations: Less than 1 mile | | Nearest Overnight Accommodations: Less than 2 km | | Nearest Public Transportation: Less than 1 mile | | Nearest Public Transportation: Less than 2 km | | Number of Event/Function Spaces: 20 | | Parking: Complimentary Parking | | Special Features: Built-in parking garage, rooftop deck overlooking the spectacular city skyline, inhouse catering |
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The Franklin Institute Science Museum, Philadelphia — It’s no theory… it’s a fact: there is no venue in Philadelphia more inspiring than The Franklin Institute Science Museum. Named for America’s most dignified statesman and earliest innovator, The Franklin Institute offers you the opportunity to stage an event as elegant and inventive as Ben himself would have.
With its breathtaking spaces and stimulating environment, The Franklin Institute is the
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| Linking the Franklin Air Show and Electricity, Aviation Hall contains the Portico. The outdoor marble deck surrounded by soaring columns and under the cover of a roof gives an event fresh air without the worry of rain. Aviation Hall and the Portico provide guests the opportunity to experience the exhibits while absorbing the sights of Philadelphia. |
Supported Layouts and Capacities
 Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 90 People |  Reception
Capacity: 180 People |
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Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Bartol Atrium General Event Space  Max Capacity: 700 people 9878 sq ft 917.7 sq meter
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| Linking the original and new sections of the Museum, the Bartol Atrium features modern architecture and a futuristic feel. The large ramp circling upward to the above two floors has held bands and dancing, which wraps excitement around an entire party.
With the natural staging of wide steps, the main floor has space for speeches, presentations, bands, seated dinners, and food stations. Your imagination is the only limit to the Atrium’s extraordinary layout. The Tuttleman IMAX Theatre, Sky Bike, and Sci-Store offer options for your event to make it a complete Science Museum experience. |
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 350 People | Reception
Capacity: 700 People |
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Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
- Total Square Feet: 9,878
- Total Square Meters: 917.7
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Electricity HallGeneral Event Space Max Capacity: 150 people 3116 sq ft 289.5 sq meter
Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
- Number of Exhibit Sections: 2
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
- Number of Exhibit Sections: 2
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Fels PlanetariumGeneral Event Space Max Capacity: 310 people 3959 sq ft 367.8 sq meter
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| Dynamic, striking, and captivating, and that just describes the ceiling. The Fels Planetarium, the second planetarium built in the country, dominates any event with its spectacular images. With the capability of projecting photos, power point, logos, and stars, this dome customizes every event to the host. The removable chairs allow the sphere to become a dinner or cocktail space that places your guests in the center of the universe. |
Supported Layouts and Capacities
 Theater
Capacity: 250 People | Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 200 People | Reception
Capacity: 310 People |
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Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- Dance Floor
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
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- Atmosphere/Decor: Dine and dance under a starry sky!
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
- Special Features: 175 guests for a seated dinner with dancing. 200 guests for a seated dinner.
310 guests for a cocktail reception. 250 seated theater-style for presentations.
- Total Square Feet: 3,959
- Total Square Meters: 367.8
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
- Total Square Feet: 5,355
- Total Square Meters: 497.5
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Jordan LobbyGeneral Event Space Max Capacity: 130 people 2516 sq ft 233.7 sq meter
Kid ScienceGeneral Event Space 4578 sq ft 425.3 sq meter
Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
- Total Square Feet: 4,578
- Total Square Meters: 425.3
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Lower LevelGeneral Event Space Max Capacity: 1500 people
Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
- Total Square Feet: 4,500
- Total Square Meters: 418.1
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Main LevelGeneral Event Space Max Capacity: 2000 people
Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
- Total Square Feet: 948
- Total Square Meters: 88.1
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
- Total Square Feet: 948
- Total Square Meters: 88.1
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Supported Layouts and Capacities
Seating Capacity
Capacity: 150 People |
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Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
- Special Features: 144 = Square Feet
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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| Pepper Hall and the Patent Library define elegance. As the first Patent Library of the United States, this space exudes the confidence and history of Philadelphia.
After their grand entrance through the top of the Pendulum Staircase, guests enter the East wing. Wide plank oak floors reach across the expansive ballroom and meet windows stretched a full story in length. In between courses, cocktails, or presentations, guests can gaze onto City Hall, the Art Museum, the Cathedral, and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from a most unique vantage point.
The carved and hand painted ceiling awes each visitor and invokes a reaction of astonishment regarding its craftsmanship. Frog Commissary can utilize the multiple, built-in mahogany bookshelves for displays or set them as a backdrop for bartenders.
Closed to the public, this part of the Museum offers guests the feeling of exclusivity. This space offers hosts a chance to introduce their party to a secret place within a familiar destination. |
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Theater
Capacity: 350 People | Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 300 People | Reception
Capacity: 400 People |
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Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- Dance Floor
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
- Special Features: 200 guests for a seated dinner with dance floor. 300 guests for a seated dinner. 400 guests for a cocktail reception. 350 seated theater-style for daytime meetings.
180 seated classroom-style for daytime meetings.
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 550 People | Reception
Capacity: 1000 People |
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Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Supported Layouts and Capacities
Seating Capacity
Capacity: 250 People |
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Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 90 People | Reception
Capacity: 180 People |
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Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Sir Isaac’s LoftGeneral Event Space Max Capacity: 120 people 3200 sq ft 297.3 sq meter
Space CommandGeneral Event Space Max Capacity: 500 people 5355 sq ft 497.5 sq meter
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Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 200 People | Reception
Capacity: 500 People |
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Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
- Total Square Feet: 5,355
- Total Square Meters: 497.5
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Sports ChallengeGeneral Event Space Max Capacity: 120 people 5715 sq ft 530.9 sq meter
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Seating Capacity
Capacity: 280 People |
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Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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The Rooftop DeckOutdoor Venue Max Capacity: 200 people 2115 sq ft 196.5 sq meter
Train FactoryGeneral Event Space Max Capacity: 100 people 4920 sq ft 457.1 sq meter
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Seating Capacity
Capacity: 350 People |
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Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Upper LevelGeneral Event Space Max Capacity: 1000 people
Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
- Total Square Feet: 9,000
- Total Square Meters: 836.1
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Willaim PennGeneral Event Space Max Capacity: 350 people 4933 sq ft 458.3 sq meter
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 275 People | Reception
Capacity: 350 People |
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Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- High Speed Internet
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
| Features
- Audio Visual: Built-in AV Equipment
- Total Square Feet: 4,933
- Total Square Meters: 458.3
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Hours of Operation
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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