Your Event at the Academy

Conveniently located within a block of the Convention Center, the Pennsylvania Academy is in close proximity to Philadelphia's premiere hotels and the business pulse of the city, and is easily accessible from the region's major highways and transportation services.

Historic Landmark Building

Few settings in Philadelphia can offer a more gracious elegance than the galleries of the Pennsylvania Academy's historic landmark building.

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 unique contemporary space in the heart of Center City.

Special Events at the Academy

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

To schedule a tour of the Pennsylvania Academy's facilities, or to obtain more information about our facility rentals, please call our Director of Events and Facility Sales at 215-972-2013 or e-mail rentals@pafa.org.

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