The Franklin Institute

215-448-1165

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Categories: philadelphia wedding venue Address: 222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(map) Phone: 215-448-1165

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Cherie
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12/07/2012

We used the Franklin and Frog Commissary for our annual Holiday party. It was both an elegant and fun evening. I was overwhelmed with the positive feedback we received about the service, the venue, the staff and the food. The Titanic exhibit is a must see! My personal experience arranging the event was that catering and guest services was responsive, helpful and a joy to work with. I can't wait to have our next event there!

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09/22/2012

unique venue location, recommend the rooftop...this is a must have!

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09/07/2012

The venue was just spectacular and breathtaking. Everyone on staff was awesome especially Gina. We will never forget our evening there.

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07/14/2012

Amazing venue, especially with the lighting package! Very responsive and professional staff. It really doesn't get any better than this for a reception site.

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06/22/2012

The rooms were all set up extremely well & everyone was very kind/helpful. So many guests came up to us raving about how great our venue was that night!

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03/17/2012

Interacting with the exhibits during the cocktail hour absolutely thrilled our guests! Franklin Hall & the amazing lighting package was absolutely breathtaking. We could not have asked for a more beautiful wedding.

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02/02/2008

Our venue was lovely and original, at the Fels Planetarium at the Franklin Institute. We loved the space... if we had more time to plan I think we would have gotten a date without another event. The team at TFI are very nice; if we had one complaint it would be that it sometimes took awhile to hear back from folks but with all the venues they run, it isn't surprising. Parking was easy, and we loved our coordinator, Arlene.

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10/06/2007

Who knew the Franklin Institute did weddings?? These people saved us - 3 months from our wedding dateour Venue fell through and they stepped right up and made the wedding of our dreams a reality! It was just beautiful! Becasue it is a public museum, there is not much room for flexability of time but it is worth working with them on!

Lauren
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11/21/2003

I had my wedding in the planetarium and the reception in the room with the big statue of Ben Franklin

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About The Franklin Institute

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 Franklin.

With its breathtaking spaces and stimulating environment, The Franklin Institute is the key to an event that is truly “electrifying.”

FAQ for The Franklin Institute

What service does your venue provide?

Ceremony, Reception, Rehearsal Dinner

What settings does your venue provide?

Indoor, Outdoor - Not Covered

Describe your venue:

Historic Site, Museum

Do you have onsite catering?

Yes

Do you allow outside catering?

Do you offer an on-site wedding consultant?

Do you have a liquor license?

Yes

Do you offer valet parking?

Is there handicap access?

Yes

Do you have liability insurance?

Yes

Do you have a site fee?

Yes

Do you require clients to use a specific list of vendors?

We offer a list of "preferred vendors" to our clients, but they are not required to use anyone on the list.

Do you have any special side rooms that can be rented out for the occasion?

Yes. We offer several surrounding spaces, such as the rooftop deck, Giant Heart Exhibit, the Fels Planetarium, Jordan Lobby, Key Hall, the Rooftop Deck and many more!

Can you provide a coat check?

Yes, we do provide coat check for you and your guests.

Describe your parking facilities:

The Franklin Institute has a parking garage on site. We offer a discounted $6 parking rate for events.

What is the maximum capacity of your venue?

350

Additional Advice

How are the acoustics in Franklin Hall?

During the summer of 2008, we completed a multi-million dollar renovation in Franklin Hall. A new, state of the art lighting and audio-visual package was installed, vividly enhancing the impact of events in Franklin Hall. This package includes LED lighting, special effects, a sound system and four projection screens to display photos, logos and slideshows. The 4-minute Ben Franklin Forever film offers guests a feeling of awe as they flash back to historic Philadelphia. The acoustic paneling installed has drastically improved the sound quality in Franklin Hall.