this space can hold 650 for a seated din- ner or 900 for a reception. Available in conjunction with the Grand Hall Overlook, the Grand Hall Main Lobby offers additional space for up to 700 reception-style.
Located above NCC’s Delegates Restaurant (with seating for up to 150) is the Rooftop Terrace, which showcases spectacular views of Independence Mall and the surrounding area. Available in conjunction with the use of the Grand Hall Overlook, this terrace can hold 200 guests for dinner or 400 for a reception. Additional spaces at the National Constitution Center include: Signer's Hall, Kirby Auditorium, DeVos Hall, Kimmel Theater, and the John C. Bogle Chairman's Room.
The Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall is one of Fairmount Park's most rec- ognizable landmarks, and is the only major building left from the 1876 Centennial Exposition. One of America's first examples of Beaux-Arts architec- ture, Memorial Hall features grand archi- tecture and history. At the Please Touch Museum, guests can sip cocktails next to a flowing river, eat tea sandwiches in Wonderland, take a spin on its antique Dentzel carousel, or dance under the stars beneath a 60-foot dome.
The Masonic Temple Philadelphia is the home of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and is considered one of the wonders of the Masonic World. Guests will enjoy this unrivaled architectural jewel, its splendid corridors, seven elegant meeting halls, private dining rooms and majestic ball- room. The Grand Foyer runs the full length of the building from the entrance gate to the huge bronze doors of the Benjamin Franklin Room.
From the Grand Foyer, the Grand Staircase leads to the second floor at the north end of the building. It also leads to Corinthian Hall and Renaissance Hall. The Grand Ballroom is one of the most often used rooms in the temple, featuring the Composite style of architecture with portraits decorating the walls, while the floor is laid in small tile patterns. Located
directly above the Grand Foyer on the second floor, this space has 20-foot ceil- ings that hide stars to mimic the evening sky. It connects the Norman, Egyptian and Ionic Halls to the Corinthian and Renaissance Halls.
The Lower Level Ballroom has the same exact footprint as the Grand Ballroom directly above, but with lower ceilings and warmer lighting to give it a less for- mal appeal. This ballroom also can accommodate vendor tables for a trade show or expo. As a great secondary space, it is ideal for lunch service after a general session breaks from upstairs, or for a post conference cocktail reception.
Also available as a host location for spe- cial events, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is the nation’s third largest art muse- um and is home to works by such nota- bles as Van Gogh, Cezanne, Matisse, Warhol and Dali.
The Mütter Museum at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia is the oldest professional medical organization in the country. Available as a “cure for the com- mon event,” this venue is home to mys- terious medical oddities and incredible collections of historic medical drawings, instruments and specimens. Catering by Design is the exclusive caterer for events here.
At Carpenters’ Hall, the location of the first Continental Congress in 1744 (the first convention in America), guests will be delighted by its stunning Colonial architecture and rooms that are rich in American history.
The Kimmel Center and the Academy of Music are available for special events, as well. Kimmel Center's special event spaces offer a variety of contemporary settings, such as Verizon Hall - one of the world’s best performance venus - and Perelman Theater, which is a unique multi-use recital hall and proscenium theater. The Academy of Music is a cele- brated historic landmark in Center City, and the Academy of Music Ballroom is available for special events and celebra- tions. In addition, Merriam Theater fea- tures a versatile, mid-sized proscenium
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