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Sep 24, 2026

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Curate a distinctive wedding event experience at The Franklin Institute through Seravezza Events, featuring exclusive museum spaces and vibrant exhibits. The guide outlines the institute’s mission to inspire learning about science and technology, then highlights key venues including the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, Fels Planetarium, Pepper Hall and the Patent Library, Collections Gallery, Wondrous Space, Wisdom Hall and Your Brain, and an education and conference center. It also provides capacity ranges, floor plan options, amenities, and next steps for planning and inquiry.

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Benjamin Franklin Memorial

Fels Planetarium

Pepper Hall and Patent Library

Collections Gallery

Wondrous Space

Wisdom Hall and Your Brain

The Elaine Levitt and Joel Gershman Education and Conference Center

Since its founding in 1824, The Franklin Institute has evolved into a prominent cultural asset for Philadelphia and is one of the most beloved science museums in the nation. The centerpiece of the museum is the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, with it’s dramatic sculpture of Franklin made from white Seravezza marble that overlooks the grand rotunda. OUR MISSION In the spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin, the mission of The Franklin Institute is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology. Featuring striking architectural and design elements that reflect this mission, the Franklin Institute is recognized for being one of the most captivating event venues in all of Philadelphia. From weddings and cocktail receptions, to meetings and seated dinners, an exceptional event experience awaits. The Franklin Institute provides an exclusive experience, through its collection of vibrant exhibits and expansive spaces, as well as a menu of flavorful bites and creative cocktails designed by Seravezza Events. Curate a distinctly unique and memorable experience with Seravezza Events at The Franklin Institute. Philanthropy is essential to sustaining our mission, and bringing the Institute’s mission to life would not be possible without our philanthropic partners. Generous donors and supporters to the Institute can receive a discount on rental spaces. Please inquire for further details. Click on the buttons below to navigate through event planning details CATERING OPTIONAL AMENITIES NEXT STEPS BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MEMORIAL Imagine your show-stopping event under the attentive eyes of Benjamin Franklin himself. As the centerpiece of the museum, the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial has been a popular location for distinctive events hosted by Fortune 500 companies, United States Presidents, foreign dignitaries and local businesses. Dinner for your guests is under the iconic 82-foothigh domed ceiling and gold-gilded oculus of the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial. Inspired by the Roman Pantheon, the event space is dramatically framed by 16 marble columns and offers state-ofthe-art audio visual capabilities. The new lighting and audio features can be customized to illuminate and enhance your event with clarity and elegance. The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial can be paired with Jordan Lobby to enhance your event and seamlessly move your party from pre to post dinner festivities & provide additional event seating. Open Floor Plans Capacity 400 Cocktail/Reception 300 Seated Dinner 550 Theater Style 5,184 Square Feet FELS PLANETARIUM First opened in 1933, the Fels Planetarium is the nation’s second-oldest planetarium! Add a cosmic touch to your event by entertaining your guests under the stars. Guests will be star-struck by the night sky and planetary images projected on the theater dome. This room is perfect for cocktail receptions and seated dinners. ~~ ~~ 70’ ~~ ~~ console 68’8’’ Open Floor Plans Capacity 200 Cocktail/Reception 200 Seated Dinner 250 Theater Style 3,959 Square Feet PEPPER HALLAND PATENT LIBRARY For a cocktail reception or dining experience that is surrounded by historical significance, your guests will be captivated by Pepper Hall. Pepper Hall is the original reading room for the first Patent Library in the United States and features an exquisite hand-stained ceiling, antique wooden floors, built-in mahogany bookshelves and views of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. This is a space that can be customized to suit your every need and whose unsurpassed elegance will be sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests. Capacity 350 Cocktail/Reception 220 Seated Dinner 400 Theater Style 3,800 Square Feet COLLECTIONS GALLERY Opening in the fall of 2024, the gallery will debut a collections-based experience surrounding the historic Baldwin 60000 steam locomotive on a cutaway floor overlooking the Institute’s

FAQs

What venues does the wedding events guide highlight at The Franklin Institute?

The guide features the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, Fels Planetarium, Pepper Hall and Patent Library, Collections Gallery, Wondrous Space, Wisdom Hall and Your Brain, and the education and conference center in the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion.

What kinds of event setups and capacities are listed for each space?

For major venues, the guide provides options such as cocktail/reception, seated dinner, and theater style, along with corresponding capacity and square footage figures.

How does Seravezza Events support planning for weddings at the museum?

Seravezza Events curates a unique experience using exhibits and expansive spaces, and includes menu offerings such as bites and creative cocktails. The guide also directs users to planning details like catering, optional amenities, and next steps.

Sep 24, 2026

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