Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

118-128 N Broad St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102

1000Largest Group

6Meeting Rooms

PAFA; Historic Landmark & Hamilton Contemporary Arts Buildings Broad St, night
PAFA; Historic Landmark Building Interior - The Washington Foyer, cocktail hour
PAFA; Historic Landmark Building Interior - The Rotunda, networking reception
PAFA; Historic Landmark Building Interior - The Grand Staircase
PAFA; Historic Landmark Building Interior - Washington Foyer
PAFA; Historic Landmark Building Interior - The Salon Gallery
PAFA; Historic Landmark Building Interior - The Rotunda
PAFA; Hamilton Contemporary Building Interior - Tuttlemen & Annenburg Galleries
PAFA; Hamilton Contemporary Building Interior - Annenburg Gallery
PAFA; Hamilton Contemporary Building Interior - Donohoe Hall & Museum Shop
PAFA; Hamilton Contemporary Building Interior - Lobby Gates & McGuire Gallery
PAFA; Hamilton Contemporary Building Interior - Second Floor Galleries
PAFA; Hamilton Contemporary Building Interior - Annenburg Gallery
PAFA; Hamilton Contemporary Building Interior - Tuttlemen Sculpture Gallery
PAFA; Hamilton Contemporary Building Interior - Sculpture Study Center
PAFA; Hamilton Contemporary Building Interior - Cohen Board Room
PAFA; Historic Landmark & Contemporary Arts Buildings, Lenfest Plaza, day

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Overview
Catering
Area Attractions

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is two Philadelphia event venues in one. The elegant Victorian architecture of the Historic Landmark Building and the spacious, contemporary Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building offer the perfect backdrop to dine and dance in the galleries, surrounded by one of the best collections of American art in the world.

Located directly across from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, PAFA is the starting point of Philadelphia's celebrated Museum Mile intersecting the Avenue of the Arts. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you throughout the entire planning process to ensure a memorable Philadelphia event for you and your guests. Watch the video below to learn more about some of the attributes that make the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts a premier Philadelphia event venue.

Video:

The Perfect PAFA Wedding:

Nearby Cities & Number of Miles:

Philadelphia

Nearest Airport/ Number of Minutes:

Philadelphia International Airport / 20

Public Transportation Options:

Taxi
Bus
Subway
Train
Lyft
Uber

Metro/Public Transportation Proximity:

Within walking distance

Parking Onsite:

Yes

Parking:

Fee

Availability:

Daytime and Evenings

ADA Accessible:

Yes

Largest Group:

1000

Number of Meeting & Event Rooms:

Largest Theatre Style:

300

Largest Standing Reception:

1000

Largest Seated Reception:

350

Rooftop Space Available:

Yes

Rooftop Capacity:

100

Technology:

Our Auditorium space has built in projection with screen. We have basic A/V equipment in house and recommend IMS for any additional audio/visual or event production needs.

Onsite Wireless Internet:

Free

Wi-Fi In Meeting Space:

Yes

Food & Beverage:

With two preferred caterers available, PAFA offers a wide variety of dining options and price points... STARR Events Catering: www.starrevents.com Annah Winfield (Catering Director) Office: 215-972-0274 Mobile: 215-518-2266 Annah.winfield@starr-restaurant.com Jimmy Duffy and Sons Catering: www.jimduffy.com Jennifer Trowbridge (Catering Sales Executive) Office: 215-972-7279 Mobile: 862-266-7595 jtrowbridge@jimmyduffy.com `

Must Use In-house Catering:

Yes

Cultural Catering Available:

Yes

Alcohol Permitted:

Yes

Can Bring Own Alcohol:

Cannabis consumption permitted (outside):

Special Rates and Packages:

PAFA Business Partners and Non-Profit Organizations receive a 10% discount on facility rentals Preferred pricing for convention-related events and repeat clients – please ask for details Seasonal pricing – please ask for details

Rental Policies:

Rental includes: 2 hours of event set-up time; contracted event run-time; 1 hour of event tear-down time, all Housekeeping and Security charges. Social rental includes: 2 hours of event set-up time; 5 hours event time; 2 hours of event tear-down time; ceremony rehearsal time; all Housekeeping and Security charges. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts requires a Certificate of Liability Insurance for $1 million in General Liability and $1 million in Personal Injury for all events. Most evening rentals occur beginning at 5:30PM (after museum closes to the public). Buy-out pricing available & subject to availability.

Phone:

215-972-1609

Event Space Available:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Ideally Suited For:

Adult Social Event
Corporate Social Events
Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat
Wedding Ceremony/Reception

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Catering

Food & Drink
With two preferred caterers available, PAFA offers a wide variety of dining options and price points...

Constellation Culinary Group: www.constellationculinary.com Lauren Rossi (Catering Manager) Office: 215.972.0274
Cell: 267.315.1471 Lauren.rossi@constellationculinary.com Jimmy Duffy

Sons Catering: www.jimduffy.com Jennifer Trowbridge (Catering Sales Executive) Office: 215-972-7279 Mobile: 862-266-7595 jtrowbridge@jimmyduffy.com `

Area Attractions

Attraction	Description
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts	Experience the history of the Academy and support America's first Art Museum and Arts Higher Education Institution.
The Pennsylvania Convention Center	The Convention Center is mere steps away from our front doors, making PAFA a hub for conventions clients--from hospitality suites, to meeting rooms, and the best receptions.
Love Park	Home of and nicknamed for Robert Indiana's Love sculpture which overlooks the plaza Love Park, is officially known as John F. Kennedy Plaza, is a plaza located in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. One of the most photographed and visited parts of Philly, right around the corner from PAFA.

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