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Situated within Fairmount Park, Memorial Hall c. 1876 is a museum wedding venue located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This historic property dates back to America’s 1876 Centennial Exhibition, when it was constructed as an art gallery. Today, it is one of the flagship venues of Brûlée Catering and the home of the Please Touch Museum. The building is just 21 minutes from the Philadelphia Airport, making it conveniently accessible to locals and out-of-town guests alike.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$6,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$1,695

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

Reviews of Memorial Hall c. 1876

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The Please Touch Museum, specifically Memorial Hall, is highly praised as a stunning and unique wedding venue with exceptional service from the staff, including Terri and Michaela. Guests rave about the delicious food provided by Brûlée Catering and the beautiful spaces available for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The venue's magical atmosphere, accommodating staff, and reasonable prices make it a top choice for couples looking for a memorable and elegant wedding in Philadelphia.

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The Please Touch Museum, specifically Memorial Hall, is highly praised as a stunning and unique wedding venue with exceptional service from the staff, including Terri and Michaela. Guests rave about the delicious food provided by Brûlée Catering and the beautiful spaces available for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The venue's magical atmosphere, accommodating staff, and reasonable prices make it a top choice for couples looking for a memorable and elegant wedding in Philadelphia.

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Katie Sent on 06/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

I had the perfect Wedding at Memorial Hall

I cannot say enough amazing things about my wedding at Memorial Hall aka The Please Touch Museum and Brûlée Catering.
Every person I worked with was accommodating and compassionate. Terri is an absolute angel. Our bridal attendant was superb. Every single guest raved about the food! All the appetizers were unreal and the main dishes were to die for.
Planning the event went so smoothly and I felt so confident going into the wedding day that everything was going to be perfect and it absolutely was perfect. And I know I had the most unique and beautiful reception venue. I mean the carousel sold me the minute I saw it and everyone was FLOORED by the beauty of Hamilton Hall. I cannot recommend Memorial Hall/ The Please Touch Museum enough.
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Laurel Sent on 11/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding!

We had our wedding at the Please Touch Museum and it was amazing! The venue was absolutely stunning, so much fun with the carousel and our DJ up in the multi-colored torch, and the night ran very smoothly. Terri and her team were very responsive to our (many) questions and helped guide us through the process. Many of our friends and family said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. I can't recommend PTM enough
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 06/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing unexpected wedding venue

We are so happy we chose to have our wedding at the Please Touch Museum! Our guests are still talking about how great everything was. The entire process was easy and the venue was gorgeous. We were able to have a beautifully elegant wedding while still incorporating some fun elements. We would definitely recommend this venue for anyone looking for a unique wedding.
Caitie
Caitie Sent on 12/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Night

I couldn't have dreamed of a more perfect place to get married. We got married in July, and five months later our friends are still raving about our wedding. The venue was spectacular. The carousel at the cocktail hour made for a memorable night. And the food was amazing! Everything from cocktail hour to desserts was delicious. Lynnelle was so great to work with. From the first meeting through the wedding itself, she was helpful and attentive and really brought our vision to life. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but working with Lynnelle and the team at Brulee was stress-free.
Spencer
Spencer Sent on 11/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding

Our wedding on 11/19/22 was absolutely perfect. The entire process of planning was so smooth and easy, the whole team at The Please Touch Museum were beyond helpful and a delight to work with. I can not say enough wonderful things about the beautiful space, the absolutely incredible food, the flawless service and attention to detail. I am a wedding planner myself so I know first hand the amount of work that goes into weddings and Lynnelle was phenomenal. I am absolutely blown away by the entire experience. From our first meeting I knew that this was the place for us to get married. As someone in the business, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to relax at my own wedding or get out of planner mode, but having people like Lynnelle and her team (shout out to Rosie who also made sure our every need was taken care of before we even knew it) made it possible for me to fully experience being the client/guest and not spend a moment worried that some detail was going to be overlooked. The whole day felt like a dream. A perfect dream. 10 out of 10 would recommend. Stunning.
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Jen P. Sent on 09/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended!

We had our wedding this spring at the Please Touch Museum and the whole thing felt like a dream! The building is already incredible on its own - it’s unique and fun, but also very elegant and the carousel was a lovely bonus. Our guests loved the venue and the food, and the Brulee Catering team was phenomenal. Lynnelle was amazing and so much fun to work with throughout the planning process and on our wedding day. From our first meeting with her, she was super responsive, organized, and made the planning process a breeze. She guided us through everything, and we were really impressed with her attention to detail and how she seemed to have answers ready for all of our questions. On our wedding day, the catering team did a fantastic job handling everything so that we didn’t have to worry about a thing, keeping things flowing and running smoothly. Everyone was so friendly and our bridal attendant was great. We loved our wedding and can’t recommend the Please Touch Museum/Brulee Catering enough!
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Sarah Sent on 03/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best place to get married!!

The Please Touch Museum was my dream wedding venue and after last week that dream finally became a reality! It really was everything I was hoping for and more — it is such a unique and whimsical spot for a wedding and I know our guests will be raving about the event (especially my grand carousel entrance!) for years to come. Lynnelle is so helpful and she was super accommodating in making our somewhat unusual vision for the wedding come to life! Considering everything that’s included in the package, I think it’s actually a really good deal price-wise, especially for the area. The staff were all great and our guests raved about the food. I would absolutely recommend getting married here. It was an unforgettable night and I am so thankful to PTM and Brulee for making our wedding dreams truly come true!!
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Gabrielle Sent on 10/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!!

My now husband and I went to the Please Touch Museum and it was the only venue we visited because it was perfect! While we came for the venue, we stayed for Lynnelle who is the most talented and efficient wedding planner around! If you’re someone who has anxiety like me, Lynnelle is someone you want on your side! I also swear she’s a mind reader because she seriously anticipated any question or concern I had and I actually felt calm when I arrived at the venue to get married and she greeted me and assured me everything was going to be great. If anything goes wrong(which luckily for us not much did) I can almost guarantee you won’t even hear about it until after the wedding!
I feel like the venue speaks for itself, I mean it is breathtaking! The carousel was such a huge hit and made for the best pictures and EVERYONE who works there are the nicest people! I don’t think I passed anyone without them congratulating us or asking if we need anything! It was the PERFECT day and our guests are still talking about it! I couldn’t recommend the Please Touch Museum more highly!!
Sara
Sara Sent on 06/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

I’m probably happiest Covid bride out there

We began planning our wedding December 2019. After looking at several venues, we fell in love with Memorial Hall immediately. There was no other place for us.

What made our choice even more perfect was working with Lynnelle, Director of Catering at Brûlée. She helped with every major and minor decision we needed to make about the wedding. She “got” me and my aesthetic immediately and had fabulous ideas that fit my theme.

Of course, we didn’t have a typical wedding planning journey. There was a whole pandemic in the middle! Lynnelle was fully transparent, encouraging, and kind throughout our long wedding process. We changed the date and she made sure the menu, the venue decor, the servers, and all the support staff were in sync with our vision.

I cannot say enough about how awesome Lynnelle and our wedding was. She made everything easy and when we had to adapt to covid rules we felt like we were in safe hands.

Aside from that, she is the warmest, friendliest, and most upbeat person I could ever have hoped to work with. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 10/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Wedding!!!!

Completely magical!!! We just got married at the Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall... It was even better than I could have imagined!!! First of all the building itself is absolutely gorgeous and historic with high ceilings and ornate pillars... you feel like a million bucks just walking in. We had our ceremony in the foyer, our cocktail hour in the carousel house and our reception in memorial hall with blush uplighting, stars on the ceiling, and clouds from the Alice in wonderland exhibit lit in the distance. I felt like I was in a fairy tale. Everyone was amazed at how spectacularly beautiful the venue was. What's more, Chez and Lynnelle were amazing! I must have emailed each of them 100 times and they always got back to me quickly and were super helpful! The food was delicious and I even got feedback from my guests on how impressed they were with how smooth the service was! All together, I couldn't be happier that we put our trust in Chez and Lynnelle to make our wedding dreams come true!
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