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Elegant landmark or lofty contemporary space? Now you have your choice of event venues for corporate or social entertaining.

Let our experts assist you in creating a spectacular event for you and your guests. With a dedicated catering staff, personalized menus, and full event-planning resources, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is the ideal location for your next event.

Historic Landmark Building

Few settings in Philadelphia can offer a more gracious elegance than the galleries of the Academy's historic landmark building. Opened in 1876 for the nation's Centennial Exposition and World's Fair, its unique architectual detail and breathtaking artwork makes the historic landmark building a true jewel box setting for your next event.

Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building

Originally built in 1915 as an automobile manufacturing plant and showroom, the newly renovated Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building offers a contemporary space in the heart of Center City.

Special Events at the Academy

Cocktail receptions · Dinner and Dancing · Weddings · Bar/Bat Mitzvahs · Birthday celebrations · Product launches · Convention parties · VIP/President's receptions · Photo shoots

Jimmy Duffy & Sons Catering

Jimmy Duffy & Sons Catering brings four generations of skilled management, exquiste cuisine and scrupulous care to the table. They are the exclusive caterer for the historic landmark building and Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building.

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and Jimmy Duffy & Sons Catering -- together creating one unique event at a time. After all, we are artists!

For a complete information packet, or to schedule a site visit, please call 215-972-2013 or e-mail rentals@pafa.org.

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	Weddings at The Academy Centrally located to many of Philadelphia's churches, synagogues, and hotels, the Pennsylvania Academy is an impressive venue for events of all kinds, especially weddings. more >
	Events at The Academy The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is housed in one of Philadelphia's most remarkable architectural treasurers. This outstanding Victorian building provides a dramatic setting for an evening of elegant opulence in which to entertain friends more >
	Rental Prices Whether you are planning a corporate or social event or wedding or Bar/Bat Mitzvah, the Academy offers distinctive settings in the historic landmark building and Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building more >