Franklin Rooms
The Franklin Rooms overlook historic Franklin Court and can be rented separately (partitioned by a retractable wall) or combined into a single, large room.
Featuring multiple screens, dry-erase boards, movable podiums, and a myriad of room configurations, the Franklin Rooms are ideal for breakout sessions, presentations, and large-group discussions.
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Room Layouts and Recommended Capacities
Franklin Combined
1,676 sq. ft.
- Reception: 110 people
- Banquet: 80 people
- Crescent: 56 people
- Theater: 101 people
- Classroom: 50 people
- Hollow Square: 30 people
- U-Shape: 26 people
Franklin 1
800 sq. ft.
- Reception: 50 people
- Banquet: 40 people
- Crescent: 28 people
- Theater: 53 people
- Classroom: 26 people
- Hollow Square: 20 people
- U-Shape: 16 people
Franklin 2
876 sq. ft.
- Reception: 60 people
- Banquet: 40 people
- Crescent: 28 people
- Theater: 48 people
- Classroom: 28 people
- Hollow Square: 20 people
- U-Shape: 16 people
Getting Here
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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.