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Museum Hours:Wednesday–Saturday, 10AM–5PM

Our Spaces

With eight flexible meeting spaces to choose from in our Conference Center, guests can find accommodations for any event. Incorporate our updated technology and integrated audiovisual equipment for attendees on and off site.

Check out our floor plans and get in touch with our experienced event staff to learn more about our multiuse event space.

Event Spaces and Meeting Rooms

Ullyot Meeting Hall with round tables

Ullyot Meeting Hall

Equipped with a stage, podium, and built-in AV, the Ullyot Meeting Hall can accommodate a range of events, from multi-day conferences to lectures and receptions.
Franklin Rooms arranged in hollow square

Franklin Rooms

Overlooking Benjamin Franklin’s house and adjacent to our café area, this versatile space can be rented separately or combined.
Otto Rohm and Otto Haas Conference Room facing Chestnut Street

Otto Röhm and Otto Haas Room

This room creates a unique experience for in-person and virtual attendees with multiple cameras, ceiling microphones, and a view of Independence Park.
Garden 1 Conference Room

Garden 1 Conference Room

This flexible breakout-style conference room is designed for smaller groups.
Garden 2 Conference Room

Garden 2 Conference Room

This breakout room is illuminated with natural light and a view of our courtyard.
Garden 3 Conference Room

Garden 3 Conference Room

This meeting room features a beautiful boardroom-style layout and built-in screen and camera.
Overlook Lounge

Overlook Lounge

Perched above our museum, the adaptable Overlook Lounge is perfect for unwinding between meetings, networking receptions, and group activities.
Head-on view of courtyard with tables

Courtyard

Our courtyard is available to rent for special events, weather permitting.
Science History Institute Chestnut Street Entrance with people

Entire Facility

This rental dedicates our entire Conference Center space solely to your attendees and stakeholders.

More to Explore

Getting Here

Find out how to get to the Science History Institute by car or public transportation.
View of Philadelphia from Delaware River

Hotels

Our venue is conveniently located in historic Old City Philadelphia within walking distance of several hotels.

Museum

Our exhibitions explore the diverse and surprising histories behind the science that shapes our world.

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