Please Touch Museum

Weddings, Corporate Events & Celebrations in Philadelphia

Host an occasion that invites connection, discovery and celebration at Please Touch Museum. Located in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, the Museum brings together distinctive event spaces, historic architecture and an imaginative spirit.

Housed in Memorial Hall, built for the 1876 Centennial Exposition, Please Touch Museum offers a memorable setting for everything from daytime meetings to wedding receptions and gala evenings.

As the Museum’s exclusive culinary and hospitality partner, Rhubarb Hospitality Collection brings your plans to life through restaurant-quality cuisine, artful presentation and attentive service.

Reimagine Your Next Meeting

Give your team a fresh setting for ideas and conversation. Explore Please Touch Museum for daytime meetings, corporate luncheons, presentations, panels and networking receptions, as well as employee celebrations and holiday gatherings.

Our team will help shape the menu and event flow around your agenda. Working with a shorter planning window? Contact us to discuss available dates and spaces.

Weddings, Galas & Private Celebrations

From a wedding celebration to a fundraising gala, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or personal milestone, create an occasion that reflects the people and purpose behind it. Thoughtfully planned menus and warm hospitality complement the Museum’s distinctive surroundings.

Explore the Spaces

Discover the architectural grandeur of Hamilton Hall, the character of the South Foyer and the playful setting of the Carousel House. Discuss meeting spaces, larger Museum celebrations and outdoor event opportunities with our team to find the right fit for your plans.

Culinary Experiences by Rhubarb Hospitality Collection

Food and hospitality are at the heart of every event we create. From a working luncheon to canapés and cocktails or a seated dinner, our team will develop a dining experience shaped around your occasion.

Plan Your Event

Share your preferred date, guest count and vision, or request a visit to explore Please Touch Museum with our events team.

Please Touch Museum is an ideal choice for:

-Weddings and receptions

-Daytime meetings, corporate luncheons and presentations

-Conferences, networking receptions and holiday parties

-Nonprofit galas and fundraising dinners

-Bar and Bat Mitzvahs

-Celebrations and private milestones

Exceptional Event Spaces

Hamilton Hall
Historic grandeur creates a striking setting for seated dinners, wedding receptions and gala celebrations, with architectural details that bring character to every occasion.

The Carousel House
A distinctive space featuring a beautifully restored, hand-carved carousel, offering a playful backdrop for cocktail receptions and milestone celebrations.

Meeting Spaces & Museum Settings
Explore options for focused meetings, presentations and larger gatherings throughout the Museum. Our team will help you select the space and configuration that complement your agenda and guest count.

Curated Experiences, Seamlessly Delivered

Each event at Please Touch Museum is shaped around your vision. As the Museum’s exclusive culinary and hospitality partner, Rhubarb Hospitality Collection brings thoughtful planning, restaurant-quality cuisine and attentive service to every gathering.

-Personalized menus and thoughtfully selected beverages

-Event layouts and flow tailored to your occasion

-Coordination of rental, staging and production needs

-Daytime, midweek and shorter-notice event options, subject to availability

Plan Your Event

Experience the possibilities at Please Touch Museum. Private venue tours are available by appointment, offering an opportunity to explore the spaces and discuss your plans with our events team.

Share your preferred date, guest count and vision, and let us help bring your occasion to life.

Please Touch Museum
Culinary Experiences & Hospitality by Rhubarb Hospitality Collection

Historic surroundings. Imaginative celebrations. Exceptional hospitality.

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