Weddings That Spark Wonder

Celebrate your special day at The Franklin Institute - the most captivating and historical wedding venue in Philadelphia, and one of the most unique places to get married.

Exchange vows on our Rooftop Deck overlooking the stunning Ben Franklin Parkway, or under the moon and stars in the Fels Planetarium. Enjoy cocktails in one of the engaging interactive exhibits and experience the splendor and glamour of the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial Hall while celebrating your wedding day. 

A wedding specialist will make recommendations and assist with your wedding plans. A coordinator will help you with your on-site rehearsal, ceremony, photos, final details, and be onsite to greet your wedding party. Our team will work tirelessly to ensure that your wedding day is flawless.

Event Spaces at The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute offers wedding spaces that let couples create a different atmosphere for each part of the celebration. Exchange vows beneath a projected night sky in the Fels Planetarium, host cocktails among interactive museum exhibits, or take the celebration outside to the Rooftop Deck, with views of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, museum district, and Philadelphia skyline.

For the reception, the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial makes an unmistakably Philadelphia backdrop, with its 20 foot statue of Benjamin Franklin beneath an 82 foot domed ceiling. Additional event spaces include Pepper Hall and the Patent Library, Wisdom Hall and Your Brain, Wondrous Space, Body Odyssey, and the Hamilton Collections Gallery, giving couples plenty of ways to incorporate the museum itself into the wedding.

Event Space Highlights:

• Fels Planetarium: Ceremony beneath the stars

• Benjamin Franklin National Memorial: Grand setting for dinner and dancing

• Rooftop Deck: Outdoor ceremonies or cocktails with Parkway and skyline views

• Pepper Hall & Patent Library: Elegant setting for weddings and cocktail receptions

• Interactive Exhibits: Give guests something to explore during the celebration

• Museum Galleries: Additional spaces can be incorporated into the wedding experience

Wedding Catering by Seravezza Events

Food and beverage at The Franklin Institute is provided by Seravezza Events, bringing the catering directly into the museum wedding experience. Couples can work with the culinary team to create a menu that fits the celebration, from cocktail hour bites and creative drinks to a seated dinner and late night favorites.

Ready to celebrate somewhere your guests will want to explore? From vows beneath the stars to dinner with Benjamin Franklin, this is one Philadelphia wedding venue that gives guests plenty to talk about on the ride home. Contact The Franklin Institute to check wedding availability, schedule a tour, and start planning your celebration.