Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is housed in philanthropist and steel magnate Andrew Carnegie’s former mansion on museum mile. Built at the turn of the century, its fin de siècle interiors feature ornate coffered oak ceilings, carved boiserie paneling, custom-made wallcoverings, and a conservatory with Palladian bronze and glass doors. A top-to-bottom interior and exterior renovation sensitively restored the grandeur of the mansion’s exquisite craftsmanship and injected contemporary architectural features to transform one of New York’s grandest residences into a dynamic, dramatic setting for gatherings of all sizes. Situated on the highest point of Fifth Avenue with expansive views of Central Park, the mansion also enjoys one of the city’s largest enclosed gardens. The newly rejuvenated Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden have been redesigned to integrate contemporary landscape features with the garden’s historic plantings and are open year-round for tented or Plein-air events.

The Museum of the City of New York’s iconic Georgian Colonial Revival building is a jewel at the top of Museum Mile. Located directly across from Central Park’s Conservatory Garden, the Museum fosters understanding of the distinctive nature of urban life in the world’s most influential metropolis. It engages visitors by celebrating, documenting, and interpreting the city’s past, present, and future. With newly restored and renovated features, the original 1929 historic design is complemented by sleek, state-of-the-art amenities and a climate-controlled environment, making the Museum an ideal fit for any event, including weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate events, fundraisers, holiday parties, fashion shows, film shoots, and more.

The Vale Public House tells the story of a Scottish expat who came to New York and spent his time as bartender entertaining and serving customers on the Upper East Side of Manhattan for the last 20 years meeting his partner, whose entire family hails from Kearny New Jersey. reating an atmosphere welcoming to anyone, The Vale is the safe space in the neighborhood where the customer's comfort can be achieved at any level. Authentically Scottish, The Vale's half pint pours, comfort food and social snugs provides its customers with a hometown hangout vibe and a place that everyone can call "theirs".

The Michener Art Museum, named for Doylestown’s Pulitzer-Prize winning author and philanthropist, is ideally located in the heart of scenic Bucks County. The museum is housed in a beautifully restored historic site that began as the Bucks County prison in 1884. Today, the Michener has been transformed into a welcoming center of culture and beauty providing a dramatic and elegant setting to entertain guests, clients and employees.

Our historic Doylestown property is the perfect backdrop to assure your next event goes down in the history books! The beautiful Elkins Gallery, can be booked for intimate gatherings or large groups up to 150 people. A vintage baby grand piano and two fireplaces with mantels flank the intimate space. An adjoining Garden Patio Tent can be included in your rental, offering a beautiful outdoor garden space for a reception, cocktail party, shower, birthday party… or more! There are several other event spaces at the Museum. We invite you our for a tour!

An Architectural Dream Wedding. With seating for up to 300 guests, this castle/museum and outdoor garden oasis will surpass your royal dreams! Outdoor ceremony area, gorgeous clear-top tent, indoor cocktail area, and more! Built between 1908 and 1912, Fonthill was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer. Archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramist, scholar and antiquarian, Mercer built Fonthill both as his home and as a showplace for his collection of tiles and prints. The first of three Mercer buildings in Doylestown, Fonthill served as a showplace for Mercer’s famed Moravian tiles. Designed by Mercer, the building is an eclectic mix of Medieval, Gothic, and Byzantine architectural styles. Your guests will be amazed when they enter the tree-lined grounds and visit this amazing castle.

The Highlands offers a unique setting for your special day. Only 17 miles north of downtown Philadelphia, on top of a hill sits The Highlands. This elegant, two-centuries-old Georgian style mansion is surrounded by 44 acres of rolling hills and beautifully landscaped gardens. Completed in 1796, the mansion features fifteen foot ceilings and bright spacious rooms in addition to a 2 acre formal garden and the ambiance of the surrounding estate.

With a capacity of 250, a beautifully restored stage for your band or DJ, and an expansive hardwood dance floor, our historic Ballroom is the perfect setting for your glamorous wedding reception. Make your grand entrance through white French doors and into a magnificent open space enhanced by gorgeous floor to ceiling windows with a view of our Great Lawn, striking white columns perfect for uplighting, and towering arched ceilings. The Ballroom at The Philadelphia Cricket Club is unlike any other venue in Philadelphia and the ideal backdrop for the best night – and best party – of your life.

The Fillmore was the focal point for the psychedelic music scene during the 1960s and 1970s helping launch the careers of the biggest names of the era such as The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors. Modeled after The Fillmore in San Francisco, this unique setting is the perfect location to host your corporate event, private concert, award ceremony, fundraiser, bar/bat mitzvah, wedding or reception. With access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, full service event production, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, custom menus and mixology - our unique venue will exceed expectations of even the most discerning guest. Accommodating groups of 50 to 3,000 guests and conveniently located 2 miles from the Convention Center, our talented staff handles every detail, so you don’t have to!