Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a historic wedding venue located in the heart of the center city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the nation’s first art museum and school of fine arts. With a convenient location, gorgeous architecture, and top-notch event services, this museum venue is a fabulous location for an elegant event experience.
Facilities and Capacity
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts offers a totally unique wedding experience, where you and your guests can celebrate within the art galleries. The venue is suited to accommodate up to 275 guests at a time, making it a great choice for those planning large, extravagant affairs.
The Historic Landmark Building features a Victorian grand staircase, gorgeous artwork, and plenty of other timeless architecture dating back to 1876.
The Hamilton Building is a turn-of-the-century car showroom turned modern gallery space, particularly ideal for groups up to 250+, that features modern galleries with a bright, airy, and fun feel.
PAFA is a show-stopping venue for not only ceremonies and receptions, but also engagement parties and rehearsal dinners, too.
Services Offered
When having your wedding at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, you will receive only the most professional and attentive service from start to finish. The museum’s in-house catering services can provide exquisite meals for you and your guests. The catering team offers amazing hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, and bar options that will add those amazing touches to your wedding experience.
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Victoria S. Married on 09/18/2021The best venue!
PAFA is incredible, it's the only venue we looked at and it didn't disappoint! We got married in the Historic Building and the photos are gorgeous. Everyone kept commenting on how cool it was to have the museum to ourselves and be in the gallery and it's so special to us that we can go back anytime as museum visitors. We LOVED getting married at PAFA and the staff was amazing to work with. I could not recommend it more!!-
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Stephanie Married on 05/29/2022
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WOW!!! Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a hidden gem in Philly; full of character, romance, and history. The perfect wedding venue for a wedding. Kate, Director of Events, was so insightful, friendly, and responsive. She connected us to amazing team of vendors, from photographer, florists, and caterer. They all kept us informed, and on track to our big day. PAFA is a magical place to have a wedding; our guests loved that we had the museum to ourselves, and the opportunity for photos are endless. From our first looks on the roof top, to the beautiful pictures in the galleries; everything was a dream. So glad we chose PAFA. It was everything we ever dreamed of plus some. (Photograph credit: Iris and Echo-Maria) -
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Jamie B. Married on 03/19/2022Beautiful venue
From the moment we walked into PAFA, we knew it was our wedding venue. It is beautiful, unique, and the staff was truly amazing. We had to reschedule multiple times due to the pandemic, but Kate, Adrienne, Rose, and everyone else was incredibly accommodating. Our guests loved looking at the art and couldn't stop commenting on the beautiful venue. Our wedding went off without a hitch and it was in part thanks to the hard working and organized team at PAFA!-
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PAFA offers both historic charm and modern appeal in its event space offerings, and the in-house catering by Duffy's is spectacular!
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts frequently asked questions
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts?
- Chairs
- China
- Clean Up
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Set Up
- Tables
At Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
- Cake Cutting
- Dessert
- Server(s)
At Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, what does the bar service starting price include?
- Bartender(s)
- Champagne Toast
- House Beer
- House Liquor
- House Wine
- Open Bar
- Signature Drink
What are the most important characteristics of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in terms of venue type, style and location?
- Art Gallery
- Historic Building
- Museum
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for wedding events?
- Indoor
What kind of wedding events does Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts offer?
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
What services does Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts offer for wedding events?
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Clean Up
- Event Rentals
- Outside Vendors
- Preferred Vendors Only
- Set Up
- Wifi
What furniture and decorations does Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts have available for wedding events?
- Chairs
- Tables
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