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222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
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About us
The Franklin Institute is a stunning museum wedding venue located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This awe-inspiring venue offers an array of unique event rooms and exhibits to facilitate a one-of-a-kind wedding celebration. Neoclassical halls, modern meeting rooms, a rooftop deck, and more: whether you're holding a corporate meeting, planning a private event for your closest friends, or throwing a party for 5000 guests, We have a space for that. From the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial Hall—with an 82-foot ceiling—to state-of-the-art meeting rooms, we are a venue for every event.
Venue Details
Standing capacity4,000
Seating capacity300
Built-
Renovated-
Venue typeGallery or museum
Amenities
Facilities
- Furniture
- Internet access
- Lighting
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Table linens
- Wheelchair accessible
Equipment
- Loading dock
- Staging area
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
Facilities
- Furniture
- Internet access
- Lighting
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Table linens
- Wheelchair accessible
Equipment
- Loading dock
- Staging area
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
49,566 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,500 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
22
Second largest room
5,184 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
4,000
Seating capacity
300
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
49,566 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,500 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
22
Second largest room
5,184 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
4,000
Seating capacity
300
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Maximum capacity | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3,959 sq. ft. - | 310 | 200 | 310 | 250 | - | - | |
5,184 sq. ft. - | 680 | 340 | 600 | 680 | - | - | |
2,516 sq. ft. - | 130 | 100 | 130 | - | - | - | |
3,800 sq. ft. - | 400 | 220 | 400 | 350 | - | - | |
1,470 sq. ft. - | 120 | 80 | 120 | - | - | - | |
3,000 sq. ft. - | 130 | 80 | 130 | - | - | - | |
2,174 sq. ft. - | 200 | 150 | - | 200 | 125 | - | |
2,017 sq. ft. - | 150 | - | 150 | - | - | - | |
438 sq. ft. - | 25 | - | - | 25 | 20 | 16 |
Location
Getting Here
We’re a short distance from Center City Philadelphia and accessible by car, bus, bike, or on foot.
Driving:
The Franklin Institute science museum is located in Center City Philadelphia, at the intersection of 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The main pedestrian entrance is at street level to the right of the museum steps.
Public Transit
Train:
⦁If you’re coming from the Philadelphia metro area, catch a SEPTA subway or regional rail train to nearby 30th Street or Suburban Stations.
⦁If you’re coming from South Jersey, take the PATCO Speedline, which offers service to Center City Philadelphia.
⦁If you’re coming from out of town, catch an Amtrak train to 30th Street Station, just a few minutes away from the museum.
Bus:
SEPTA Bus Routes 32, 33, 38 or 49 all serve the museum area. Check out SEPTA’s website for more information.
Philly PHLASH:
Take the Philly PHLASH to stop #10 to visit The Franklin Institute from other local attractions in the Downtown Loop. Runs every 15 minutes from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm when in season.
Biking:
Feel free to lock up your bike at racks in our parking garage. There are also two Indego Bike Share stations nearby: one at 21st and Winter Streets and another at 20th and Race Streets.
Distance from airport
9 mi
Distance from airport 9 mi
Parking in the area
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Complimentary parking
Paid parking
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Event Insurance
Event insurance is mandatory.
Additional details
Services Offered The Franklin Institute offers an array of services and amenities to assist with your day. We offer you and your bridal party a dedicated bridal suite for the evening. The museum also offers onsite guest parking.
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The Franklin Institute Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the The Franklin Institute regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Franklin Institute's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does The Franklin Institute have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is The Franklin Institute and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Franklin Institute's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at The Franklin Institute developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does The Franklin Institute clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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