Imagine hosting your wedding cocktail hour within Franklin Institute’s Key Hall, Planetarium and mingling among a two-story giant heart.
Or sipping champagne in the science museum’s hair-raising electricity exhibit. These are just some of the choices for weddings at this iconic Philadelphia museum. Each event space offers a unique blend of wonder, science, and sophistication—perfect for couples seeking a truly out-of-the-box celebration.
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We reached out to The Franklin Institute to find out how a wedding there stands out from the rest. Here is what they had to say about this historic and unique Philadelphia wedding and event venue:
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A Wedding Experience Like No Other at The Franklin Institute
Variety of Event Spaces
The Franklin Institute offers a variety of unique spaces, which will help make your wedding unforgettable!
National Monument
Franklin Hall, our main reception space, is home to the only national monument outside of Washington DC that allows you to host an event.
Exhibit Spaces
Guests will enjoy cocktails in our exhibit spaces, while enjoying our many hands-on interactives. Next, they are brought into Franklin Hall, where they can enjoy dinner under the magnificent 20 foot statue of Benjamin Franklin. The Franklin Memorial is made of Italian marble. It’s set under our 82 foot domed ceiling and gold gilded Oculus. In addition, Franklin Hall also has four 16×9 screens in each corner of the room. That allows you the opportunity to showcase your own images, logo, video or streamed content.
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Planetarium
The Franklin Institute is also home to Fels Planetarium, the country’s second oldest planetarium. Enjoy a night under the stars, as you exchange vows under images of a special night sky, a tour of the solar system, or under the moon and stars in our domed theater.
Interactive Fun
The Franklin Institute offers the most unique and exceptional wedding space in the city. In fact, no other Philadelphia wedding venue has as much history or awe-inspiring beauty. Clients can take full advantage of the fun built right into the space, without having to outsource ways to entertain their guests.
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Let us impress you with our first-rate customer service, the culinary excellence of Servezza Events and our one-of-a-kind spaces. We take your wedding and its success personally and will do whatever it takes to help share your love story with friends and family, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
In conclusion, The Franklin Institute offers more than just a venue—it delivers an immersive, one-of-a-kind experience that reflects both your personality and sense of adventure. For couples searching for a unique Philadelphia wedding venue, this celebrated museum provides the perfect backdrop to say “I do” in style.
