Ullyot Meeting Hall
The Ullyot Meeting Hall is our most popular venue for large-scale lectures, panel discussions, conferences, and parties.
This space features floor-to-ceiling windows to the north and south, with direct access to our courtyard and views of historic Independence Park. Equipped with versatile audiovisual capabilities, a wheelchair-accessible stage, podium, and giant projection screen, the Ullyot Meeting Hall will impress both in-person and remote attendees.
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Room Layouts and Recommended Capacities
Ullyot Meeting Hall (Total)
3,220 sq. ft.
- Reception: 300 people
- Banquet: 180 people
- Crescent: 133 people
- Theater: 268 people
- Classroom: 88 people
Ullyot South
1,695 sq. ft.
- Reception: 160 people
- Banquet: 110 people
- Crescent: 84 people
- Theater: 138 people
- Classroom: 48 people
Ullyot North
1,525 sq. ft.
- Reception: 140 people
- Banquet: 70 people
- Crescent: 49 people
- Theater: 68 people
- Classroom: 40 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.