The Academy of Music and Academy of Music Ballroom, which features exquisite cuisine by Garces Catering, presents a spectacular venue at which to host meetings and events in Philadelphia, PA
Another popular and versatile museum under the Brûlée umbrella is The Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall,a Philadelphia landmark building.
“A flagship Brûlée venue, Memorial Hall is a national treasure from Philadelphia’s 1876 Centennial Exhibition,” says Harrison.“The museum’s whimsical exhibits trans- form into elegant backdrop for fun events of all sizes up to 3,000 guests.”
Areas for events at this venue include Hamilton Hall with its 60-foot high ceilings, majestic dome andmarble floors; the South Foyer,which boasts a grand entrance for pre-function space; galleries; the Carousel House with a private entrance and a fully restored and operating 1908 Dentzel Carousel; as well as meeting rooms overlook- ing Fairmount Park.
In the lower level of The Please Touch Museum, guests can find the Centennial model, a 20-foot by 30-foot miniature of Fairmount Park.“The model was originally unveiled in 1889 after John Baird spent thousands of hours of work and $25,000 of his money to finish it,”notes Harrison. “The model was exhibited at City Hall from 1895 to 1900 when it moved to Memorial Hall in what was the old Pompeiian Room in the
basement.There it sat for years, forgotten. As part of events here,a docent can be provided for guests to take them on a tour of the site where they can learn fun and historical facts about the exhibition and about Memorial Hall.”
Harrison further adds that The Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall is not only rich in history, it’s also a fun place to be. “This venue definitely offers an unparalleled backdrop for photography. Whimsical shots in Alice's Hall of Doors and Mirrors in ‘Wonderland’ are very popular, rounded out by classic formal photos amid the
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