Unique Venues
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) offers
two unique venue options for social events and corporate gatherings. Few settings in the city can offer a more gracious elegance than the gal- leries of the academy’s Historic Landmark Building, which opened in 1876 for the nation’s Centennial Exposition and World’s Fair. Its unique architectural detail and breathtaking artwork makes this building a true jewel box setting for receptions of up to 400 guests.
Originally built in 1915 as an automo- bile manufacturing plant and show- room, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts’ newly renovated Samuel M. V. Hamilton Building offers a contemporary space in the heart of Center City with the ability to hold up to 460 guests for a reception or 380 for a seated dinner.
Designed in the 1890s, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is a beautiful historic building located on the University of Pennsylvania’s cam- pus, and it is one of city’s premier unique event venues. Also known as The Penn Museum, it is a 300,000- square foot gem with exterior details that include glass mosaics by the Tiffany Glass Company, sculptures by Alexander Stirling Calder, and marble medallions by John Ross of New York City. The museum houses one-of-a-kind artifacts acquired from over 300 archaeological and anthro- pological expeditions, and boasts stunning event spaces amid price- less collections.
Among its many unique spaces is the Chinese Rotunda. Situated beneath a breathtaking 90-foot dome, this space is a marvel of early 20th century engineering surrounded by the art of ancient China. It is the largest event space in the museum, too. Another is the Egypt (Sphinx) Gallery, which offers a dramatic space beneath Guastavino vaults and a 12-ton sphinx of Ramses II, the third largest sphinx in the world. The Egypt (Mummies) Gallery is home to pharaohs and mummies of
Egypt and acts as a unique setting for any celebration.
Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic Old City, Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) Museum and the Conference Center at CHF combine award-winning design with all the amenities needed for productive meetings. The conference center is a 13,500-square foot venue that fea- tures a range of fully equipped rooms in a variety of configurations. It can accommodate meetings and events from three to 300 people, is conven- ient to transportation, and is close to Independence National Historical Park. Larger events for up to 300 people can meet in its Ullyot Meeting Hall, which is adjacent to CHF’s exhi- bition space. Guided tours of the museum's exhibits are available.
The National Constitution Center (NCC) serves as a hands-on multi- media museum, a national town hall, and a civic education headquarters. Through must-see exhibitions, timely evening programs, and engaging educational resources, this venue seeks to inspire active citizenship and bring the U.S. Constitution to life for people of all ages.
For special events, historic meets hip at the NCC set against the iconic backdrop of Independence Mall in Philadelphia. In addition to a number of spectacular event spaces, the National Constitution Center features exquisite food and beverage by Brûlée Catering, and exceptional customer service from its staff.
In addition, Brûlée also provides catering and event services at a number of other venues in the area, including: the Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall; Independence Visitor Center; National Museum of American Jewish History; Carpenter’s Hall; the Masonic Temple of Philadelphia; Independence Seaport Museum; Legacy Youth Tennis and Education Center; Cruiser Olympia; Prince Music Theater; Soundgarden Hall/Rumor Nightclub; Historic Strawberry Mansion; Penns Woods Winery; John F. Collins Park and Sister Cities Park; Philadelphia History Museum; and the Woodcrest Country Club.
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