and can be a unique complement to an event. Though the Mütter Museum can- not be rented, and food and drink are not permitted inside it, admission and tours for guests can be arranged.
Catering for events at both the College of Physicians and WHYY Studios is available through Catering By Design.
Carpenters’ Hall is the site of the first Continental Congress (the first conven- tion in American history) in 1744, and delights guests with stunning colonial architecture and rooms rich in American history.
The African American Museum in Philadelphia features five levels of open floor space, and this museum is the first institution built by a major U.S. city to house and interpret the life and work of African Americans. The venue also brings history and art to life for any event.
National Museum of American Jewish History is a brand new museum that provides a stunning view of Independence National Historical Park and is equipped with dynamic meeting and event facilities as well as a dedicat- ed staff that can deliver modern and elegant events.
Temple Performing Arts Center's unique, state-of-the-art interior spaces serve as compelling venues for events and performances of all kinds. Its 1,200-seat Lew Klein Hall is adaptable for a wide variety of events and per- formances. Along with high ceilings and stained glass windows, the hall is equipped with the latest projection, lighting and audio technology to sup- port various performers and audiences.
Temple Performing Arts Center also is home to the historic Chapel of Four Chaplains, ideal for smaller events of up to 130. The chapel is named for the four military chaplains who gave their life- jackets to save others on the U.S.S. Dorchester, torpedoed off the coast of Greenland during World War II. In addi- tion, the Mezzanine and Entry are avail- able for events, too, and can be used to
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supplement Lew Klein Hall and chapel rentals. The Mezzanine offers views of both Lew Klein Hall and the building's signature Rose Window.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art, which is home to masterpieces by the likes of Van Gogh, Cezanne, Matisse, Warhol and Dali, can transform any on site event into a work of art.
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is adjacent to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and is the nation’s first school of art. It also is home to one of the best collections of American art in the world, and provides a perfect com- bination of modern and classic. Last year, the Academy opened Lenfest Plaza, which offers an inviting space for visitors, city residents, students, muse- um goers and art lovers alike. The plaza design includes a stage, three-part ser- pentine bench, a platform for temporary sculpture, plantings, displays, lighting and more.
The Franklin Institute is a premier muse- um of science and innovation that also plays host to many distinctive corporate affairs. At its the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, a 20-foot statue of Philadelphia’s most famous forefather and inventor sits under an 82-foot domed ceiling and gold gilded oculus that is surrounded by 16 marble columns. Numerous additional spaces, including Fels Planetarium, are available on site for hosting a variety of events.
The Perelman Quadrangle (The Quad) has been designed to complement the academic mission of the University of Pennsylvania by providing students with desirable spaces in which to engage. Offering spaces that have helped to nur- ture growth, vision and success for all of the people who have passed between its walls, The Quad boasts cutting-edge lecture and presentation facilities, meet- ing rooms and classrooms available for group rental that includes the conven- ience of flexibility, affordability, and the latest in technology.
In all, there are 28 unique spaces avail- able here, including numerous meeting
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