Science History Institute
Wedding venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
About Science History Institute
The Science History Institute's Conference Center occupies the 1865 First National Bank building in historic Old City Philadelphia and offers more than 9,000 square feet of flexible rooms and spaces for rent. Its nine event spaces are equipped with audiovisual equipment and high-speed connectivity and can be configured in a range of ways. The rooms accommodate exhibitors, receptions, dinners and meetings, and the larger rooms include screens and high-definition projectors. The building also houses the Institute's free museum, and the venue sits within walking distance of several hotels near Independence National Historical Park.
The facts
- Pricing note
- Rental rates are not published on the pages reviewed. Booking requires a signed contract and a deposit equal to the room rental rate.
- Setting
- Indoor
- Kind of place
- Museum
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Science History Institute
- Website: chemheritage.org
- Phone: (215) 629-5158
- Address: 315 Chestnut Street
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