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.
Pricing
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Guests
Package
Day of week
Your estimate · Food & Bar Est.
$33,204
100 guests · Classic · Saturday · taxes & fees included
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This venue charges for at least 140 guests on this day.
Assumes 100 guests until you change it.
Taxes & fees: A 22% service charge applies to all food, beverage, set up, and labor. The service charge is not a tip or gratuity and is not distributed to service employees. Applicable taxes are added: 8% on food and 10% on liquor. For pricing purposes, an approximate blended tax rate of 8% is applied since food constitutes the majority of the bill.
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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 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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Planning details
Vendor policies, timing and house rules to plan around.
Rain plan
Backup plan in place
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
If that's a dealbreaker
This venue requires its own catering. Alcohol has to come through the venue.
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