pology),where plannersmount events guaranteed to impress their guests.
“We hold more than 200 events each year ranging in size from10 to 900 peo- ple,” reports Atiya German, director of facility rentals for The Penn Museum. “Many of our groups are affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania, but we also attract lawyers, physicians and accountants. There is always some- thing new and exciting going on.”
The Lower Egyptian Room at The Penn Museum in Philadelphia, PA is a
striking space that will impress for any event
SEPC, CHF director. “There are eight rooms inside and captivating garden spots outdoors. We even can rent the parking lot! Up to 300 people can enjoy Ullyot Meeting Hall, which is adjacent to
ourmuseum.It includes an elevated stage and lectern.”
For smaller groups, CHF offers the Franklin rooms, which accommodate 26 to 60 people, the Otto Röhm and Otto Haas Room, or the Overlook Lounge. Guests can rent individual areas or combine blocks of space. Everything is state-of-the-art, including audio-visual equipment, high-speed connectivity and
more.Configurations are adaptable per a group’s needs.
“One group held the launch of a phar- maceutical product in Ullyot Meeting Hall and created an incredible setting,” recalls Marrocco. “Another company used our space as a hospitality suite during the DNC. Our venue is ideally situated, which is a big positive. It’s within walking distance of five hotels, several historic sites, and 30 or more restaurants and pubs. Plus, there is a wealth of fascination within our walls.”
The last, but far from least, unique venue we’ll explore is The Penn Museum (University of Pennsylvania’s Museum of Archeology and Anthro-
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The commanding historic building, whichwas designed in the 1890s,hous- es one-of-a-kind artifacts that were acquired fromover 300 archaeological and anthropological expeditions. It boasts 300,000-square feet along with exquisite exterior details that include glass mosaics by the Tiffany Glass Company, sculptures by Alexander Calder, and marble medallions by John Ross.
Recent occasions held at the museum included a casino night, a carnival themed event complete with contor- tionists and trapeze artists, as well as several functions linked to exhibits.
“It’s not unusual to see Cleopatra,King Tut or a few Greek goddesses at a Penn Museum party,”comments German.
She stresses, in conclusion, that all food is prepared and cooked on site as part of facility rentals. “Our caterer, CxRA, is outstanding. Everything is delicious and often complements exhibits.”
When planners choose unique venues for events and meetings it provides attendees with a setting and atmos- phere that is not only different from the norm, but one that can be educa- tional and entertaining, too.
With themes and décor already built in,each of these properties provides a stage and backdrop that will be laud- ed and greeted with standing ovations from those in attendance.
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