Penn Museum at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is a city museum wedding venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a historic building with one-of-a-kind artifacts, the classic venue is as special as your love story. You and your guests can explore the world in just one night.

Facilities and Capacity

From marble medallions to glass mosaics, the 300,000-square-foot museum will provide a priceless experience for up to 600 guests. The space is also home to unique artifacts from more than 400 archaeological and anthropological expeditions. The Chinese Rotunda, the largest event space, sits under a majestic 90-foot dome adorned with ancient Chinese art. The Pepper Hall has high arched ceilings and marble floors, creating an ideal indoor ceremony or cocktail reception setting. The room has wooden doors that open out to the Warden Garden. The Egypt Lower Gallery and The Egypt Upper Gallery provide warm, breathtaking backdrops for receptions. Elegant outdoor settings include the Warden Garden, Stoner Courtyard, Mosaic Hall and Courtyard, and Rooftop Terrace.

Services Offered

The Museum can make your dream day come true through their range of services. They offer:

• Setup
• Cleanup
• Event rentals

Cuisine

Between years of culinary experience and a love for local ingredients, the culinary team is devoted to carefully crafting the best menus possible. Their serving styles include buffet, family style, French services, hors d'oeuvres, and plated. Tastings, desserts, servers, and bartenders can all be provided. Couples are welcome to choose between an in-house cake or an outside cake. Examples of cuisine styles include:

• American
• Caribbean
• French
• German
• Japanese
• Latin American
• Mexican
• Southern
• Gluten-free
• Vegan
• Vegetarian
• Nut-free

Other Facilities

Enjoy the on-site bridal suite to get ready for the big day. Guests may also use on-site parking, valet parking, shuttle services, and wheelchair access.

Other Services

Penn Museum at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology can host your bridal shower, engagement party, ceremony, cocktail reception, and reception. They also offer:

• Champagne toast
• Signature drink
• Chairs and tables
• Barware
• Flatware
• Linens
• China

History

The historic building is located on the University of Pennsylvania's campus. It was designed in the 1890s and has been hosting weddings for 20 years.

Location

Based in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, the Museum is conveniently located 13 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport. Nearby attractions include the Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Fairmont Park, and Philadelphia's Magic Gardens.

What You'll Love About Penn Museum

The Penn Museum wedding coordinators are responsive throughout the planning process and will help however they can. They will accommodate all requests to ensure the dream wedding day becomes a reality. To see what the venue looks like in real time, check out the video, along with some absolutely stunning photographs.