Hold your Next Event at Penn

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1 Hold your Next Event at Penn From the picturesque Morris Arboretum to the historic Penn Museum to the lively Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, the University of Pennsylvania provides a wide selection of spectacular venues that are sure to fit your unique special event needs. The Penn campus is conveniently located near Center City Philadelphia and is just minutes from many major highways, public transit, Amtrak 30th Street Station and the Philadelphia International Airport.

2 Penn Museum 3260 South Street Philadelphia, PA Designed in the 1890s, our beautiful historic building located on the University of Pennsylvania s campus is one of Philadelphia s premier unique venues. Penn Museum is a 300,000 square-foot gem with exterior details including glass mosaics by the Tiffany Glass Company, sculptures by Alexander Stirling Calder, and marble medallions by John Ross of New York City. Stunning event space and priceless collections make the Penn Museum an unparalleled event experience! chinese rotunda Under the breath-taking 90 foot dome, a marvel of early 20th century engineering, you ll be surrounded by the art of ancient China. The largest event space in the Museum, the Chinese Rotunda is sure to create an everlasting impression for you and your guests. Seated reception: 300; Standing reception: 600 egypt (sphinx) gallery A dramatic space beneath Guastavino vaults, the Egyptian (Sphinx) Gallery leds a warm backdrop for any event. Create the opportunity for your guests to explore a royal Egyptian palace and come face to face with the 12-ton sphinx of Ramses II. Seated reception: 120; Standing reception:200; Theatre-style seating: 200 egypt (mummies) gallery Amidst Pharaohs and Mummies of Egypt, the Egyptian (Mummies) Gallery offers an unique setting for any celebration and is flexible enough to accommodate dancing or a dinner party. Seated reception: 180; Standing reception: 400; Theatre-style seating: 275 mosaic hall & courtyard Nestled between two inner gardens, and featuring ancient mosaics from Syria and Carthage, Mosaic Hall & Courtyard is a charming space ideal for smaller receptions. Hall: Seated reception: 60; Standing reception: 80; Theatre-style Seating: 60 Courtyard: Seated reception: 150; Standing reception: 200; Theatre-style Seating: 110 stoner courtyard Featuring sculptural pieces of A.S Calder, a cobble-stone walkway, and central marble fountain, this exquisite courtyard garden creates the perfect atmosphere for your outdoor wedding. Reception: 1000; varies* warden garden Entertain you guests in this private and elegant garden within the city. This beautiful setting, featuring mosaics by the Tiffany Glass Company, provides the perfect backdrop for outdoor ceremonies, cocktails, and receptions. Reception: 1000; varies* harrison auditorium Nobel yet classic, the Harrison Auditorium is a one-of-a-kind space. With its coffered dome and sunburst ceiling, it offers a dramatic and historic setting for lectures, meetings and live performances. Theatre-style seating: 779 Dimensions: 4,817 sq ft. Stage Dimensions: (44' x 23.5') widener lecture hall Beautiful hardwood floors, balcony seating and a stage with a rustic exposed-brick backdrop provide an ideal setting for lectures, meetings, dinners and live performances. The Widener Lecture Hall is fully AV equipped and includes built-in stage lighting. Seated reception: 100; Standing reception: 250; Theatre-style seating: 130, 170 including balcony seating *Capacity varies according to setup. Atiya German Ask about special discounts for Penn alumni!

3 Perelman Quadrangle 3417 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA Whether you are looking to accommodate a large conference or a private gathering, Perelman Quadrangle is equipped with numerous customizable spaces to meet your needs. Our unique venues located on the University of Pennsylvania s campus near the heart of Philadelphia are easily accessible by car, bus, train, or airplane. The events team will provide any services and amenities needed to make your event spectacular. For an unforgettable experience, there is no place like Penn! PERELMAN QUADRANGLE SPECIAL EVENTS at the UNIVERSITY of PENNSYLVANIA multipurpose rooms Whether you are looking to hold a conference, banquet, or reception for a large crowd or a more intimate group, the Perelman Quadrangle has a variety of multipurpose spaces from which to choose. These rooms can hold anywhere from 40 to 250 attendees, depending on the requested layout, and may be setup in any arrangement you desire. Venues available for rent include but are not limited to the Bodek Lounge, Hall of Flags, Class of 1949 Auditorium, Ben Franklin Room, Golkin Room, Griski Room, Café 58, Amado Recital Hall, or Green Room. conference rooms For smaller office meetings, the Perelman Quadrangle has several conference rooms available upon request. These spaces are furnished with a stationary conference table that can hold up to 20 people. The venues available for rent are the Brachfeld, Bishop White, Rein Family, and Morris Seitz conference rooms. theatre spaces & rehearsal rooms For large lectures, theatrical shows, concerts, and rehearsals, the Perelman Quadrangle can meet your needs. The Irvine Auditorium s Main Hall and the Iron Gate Theatre are two performance halls equipped with sound, lighting, and fixed seating that can hold 250 to 1,259 guests. The Platt, Emily Sachs, and Iron Gate Theatre rehearsal rooms can accommodate practices for groups of up to 75 people. Additional dressing rooms, audio-visual equipment, stage risers, dance floors and event staff are provided at an additional cost. classrooms At the University of Pennsylvania, we have all kinds of beautiful classrooms with advanced technological capabilities. Although classrooms on campus have limited availability throughout the year, please feel free to contact the Perelman Quadrangle with classroom requests. We will do everything in our power to accommodate groups in need of classroom space. outdoor spaces The Perelman Quadrangle has access to two outdoor venues on the University of Pennsylvania s campus - Wynn Commons and College Green. Both located in the center of campus, these outdoor spaces are ideal for concerts, tented events, and public speaking events. By using either of these locations, your event is bound to draw the attention of the campus community. Veronica Kraft vkraft@upenn.edu

4 Morris Arboretum 100 East Northwestern Avenue Philadelphia, PA The Morris Arboretum began in 1887 as Compton, the summer home of Quaker brother and sister, John and Lydia Morris. The Morrises shared a love of history, art, and travel journeying throughout the world to bring ideas, artwork, and plants back to Compton. They believed strongly in education, stewardship, and preservation. It was their vision that Compton would one day become a school devoted to horticulture and botany. In 1933, Compton became the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania. Today, the 92-acre Morris Arboretum is listed on The National Register of Historic Places and is recognized as the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As a world-class public garden and premier Philadelphia destination, the Morris Arboretum promotes the relationship between people, plants, and place bringing people together to learn, grow, experience, and celebrate. venue for weddings Towering trees, lush gardens, and sweeping vistas provide an unparalleled environment for any special occasion. The Morris Arboretum s 92-acre property offers a wide array of colorfully landscaped gardens, original Victorian architecture, fountains, and a spectacular collection of specimen trees. A wedding at Morris Arboretum offers a number of outdoor ceremony locations, followed by a reception at the Widener Visitor Center a historic carriage house that features a unique tented area. Choose from three exquisite outdoor locations for your ceremony. For an additional cost, you may host your ceremony in one of our specialty gardens, including the Rose or Pennock or the dramatic Out on a Limb canopy walk, 50 feet up in the treetops. The Widener Visitor Center, a former carriage house, serves as the base for your wedding festivities and reception. In case of inclement weather, the carriage house provides an indoor alternative for your ceremony. An outdoor tented area adjacent to the historic Visitor Center can accommodate up to 175 guests for a sit-down reception. The Upper Gallery of the building is suitable for hosting a smaller reception of up to 65 guests. For an outdoor reception with cocktails and hors d oeuvres following the ceremony, your wedding party can experience a view from the top of the hill overlooking the Wissahickon Valley. Or for an additional cost, you can enjoy cocktails and hors d oeuvres amidst the treetops, on the Out on a Limb canopy walk. meetings and special events If you want to impress your guests with a memorable gathering in one of the most beautiful settings in Philadelphia, the Morris Arboretum s grounds and facilities will put your event in a class of its own, away from the rush of modern life. Here you ll find an enchanted ambiance with original Victorian architecture and fountains, colorfully landscaped gardens, and more than 12,000 labeled plants and trees among the eclectic landscaped gardens. corporate/special events Garden Rentals are available for special events from 6:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Weddings are not offered during this time. You may choose from a variety of outdoor settings -- each with its own enchanting backdrop and peaceful, natural surroundings for a memorable event. You and your party will have exclusive access to the grounds and the Widener Visitors Center carriage house. For more information, contact Rentals and Information at x158 or rentals@morrisarboretum.org.

5 Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 3680 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, one of Philadelphia s great venues for theatre, music, dance, meetings and receptions, is the perfect venue for your special event. Host your event at the Annenberg Center! From performances and lectures to parties and receptions, the Annenberg Center has just the space for you. Rent our space for your private or public event or hold your event in conjunction with one of our many performances. Either way, you ll discover that the Annenberg Center is committed to providing affordable, well-equipped performance, meeting and reception space to fulfill the needs of the Philadelphia community and beyond. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact the Facility Rental & Events Manager at harold l. zellerbach theatre The Harold L. Zellerbach Theatre is a modern proscenium theatre that seats approximately 950. The space accommodates a wide array of events including dance, theatre, music, comedy, lectures, meetings, and teleconferences. harold prince theatre The Harold Prince Theatre is a 211-seat black box theatre with the amenities of a modern performance space. Though smaller than the Zellerbach Theatre, it accommodates most of the same performance options. bruce montgomery theatre The Bruce Montgomery Theatre is an intimate 100-seat proscenium theatre that is ideal for smaller event meetings and productions. lobby spaces The Annenberg Center lobby spaces are great for receptions, parties, banquets and meetings, and also double as excellent exhibition spaces that are capable of accommodating all technical needs. Main Lobby: 800 Standing Reception; 300 Seated 3,000 sq. ft. Main Lobby 2,128 sq. ft. Lower Ambulatory 1,675 sq. ft. Upper Ambulatory Studio Lobby 150 Standing Reception; 60 Seated 1,360 Sq. ft. Prince Lobby 514 sq. ft. outdoor plaza: 600 Standing Reception (tented); 400 Seated (tented) 82'-8" X 82'6-3/4" X 54'-2 3/8" The Outdoor Plaza is perfect for outdoor events in late spring, summer, and early fall. The space is immediately adjacent to the Annenberg Center s main lobby and offers wonderful opportunities for festivals, parties, and staged events. It is also excellent for tented events. Marie Gallagher gallaghr@ac.upenn.edu

6 Arthur Ross Gallery 220 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, PA Arthur Ross Gallery is housed in one of the most unique buildings in the City of Philadelphia the historic Fisher Fine Arts Library, designed in 1891 by renowned architect Frank Furness on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. The Gallery is a vibrant campus cultural center that presents exhibitions of art and artifacts from around the world. Call for details on renting the Gallery space, and the beautiful vestibule and/or outdoor patio area of the Furness building for your event. We offer an impeccable setting for your next reception, private dinner, meet-and-greet, or cocktail party, in a space that truly inspires. Meetings, lectures, receptions, luncheons and dinners 114 running square feet 30-foot ceiling Guard on site Wi-Fi in the Gallery State-of-the-art projector and screen available for use Podium and microphone Work with any University approved caterer OR other caterers on on request Sara Stewart, Gallery Coordinator sabrady@upenn.edu