The Franklin Institute is one of the nation's most beloved science museums, founded in 1824, offering a truly iconic Philadelphia wedding experience. The centerpiece is the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, a grand rotunda with an 82-foot domed ceiling, gold-gilded oculus, and 16 marble columns inspired by the Roman Pantheon. With multiple distinctive event spaces including a planetarium, historic patent library, and rooftop deck with city skyline views, the venue pairs dramatic architecture with elegant catering by Seravezza Events.
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$33,204
100 guests · Classic · Saturday · taxes & fees included
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This venue charges for at least 140 guests on this day.
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The property
A renowned science museum and national landmark in Philadelphia's Museum District, hosting weddings across grand exhibition halls, a planetarium, a historic library, and a rooftop deck.
The Benjamin Franklin Memorial features grand neoclassical architecture with massive marble columns, a gold-gilded oculus, and a towering white marble statue of Benjamin Franklin.
Event setups feature elegant white table settings, chiavari chairs, and dramatic uplighting in purple, blue, and gold tones. Pepper Hall and Patent Library showcase a historic reading room with mahogany bookshelves, antique wood floors, and hand-stained ceilings. The Fels Planetarium offers a dramatic dark space with projected stars. The Rooftop Deck provides a modern outdoor setting with city skyline views.
The setting
The Rooftop Deck offers panoramic views of the Philadelphia skyline, while the building itself is an architectural landmark with neoclassical design, marble columns, and a domed rotunda inspired by the Roman Pantheon.
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The venue offers numerous indoor spaces that can serve as alternatives if the outdoor Rooftop Deck is unavailable due to weather, including the Benjamin Franklin Memorial, Pepper Hall, Fels Planetarium, and several gallery spaces.
Drinks served
Beer, Wine, Spirits & Signature Cocktails
On the property
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