Please Touch Museum and Memorial Hall transforms into an amazing venue for special events in a matter of hours!
From fundraisers and galas, to weddings and proms, holiday parties and social gatherings — Please Touch Museum offers many unique spaces for small intimate celebrations to grand affairs! Learn more about our event spaces below.
Hamilton Hall
A versatile space with distinctive architecture that can transform with dramatic uplighting by our partner Synergetic, Hamilton Hall features 60-foot ceilings, a soaring dome, a four-story-tall replica of the Statue of Liberty’s arm and torch made of toys, and a dance floor on marble. The event space can be arranged in many ways, creating an ambiance to reflect the occasion.
- Reception: 650
- Seated: 550
- Seated with dance floor: 360
Independence Blue Cross Carousel House
A fully restored Dentzel Carousel from the early 1900s featuring hand-carved animals within a 9,000-square-foot enclosure including a separate entrance and driveway is a unique setting for any event.
- Reception: 200
- Seated: 150
Roadside Attractions
A bustling Philadelphia neighborhood is inside! Surrounded by a hand painted mural of the city skyline, guests can enjoy lite bites and conversation surrounded by a SEPTA Bus, the Please Touch Garage, a city street vendor and Bassett’s Ice Cream Stand.
- Reception Only: 250
East Meeting Room
The perfect off-site meeting room with built-in A/V technology that can accommodate Zoom and Teams for off-site attendees. Room can be configured in several ways.
- Capacity: 50
Full Museum Buy-Out
Please Touch Museum is available for full museum buy outs for large-scale or exclusive events. Interested in activations in our exhibit spaces led by the Museum education team during your event? Learn more about facilitated experiences at Please Touch Museum.
- Maximum Capacity: 3,000
Let’s Start Planning
Select the type of event you are planning below to learn more about our offerings and to contact a member of our events team.
