Franklin Rooms
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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.
Interested in renting this event space?
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
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Getting Here
Find out how to get to the Science History Institute by car or public transportation.
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Hotels
Our venue is conveniently located in historic Old City Philadelphia within walking distance of several hotels.
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Museum
Our exhibitions explore the diverse and surprising histories behind the science that shapes our world.