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African Hall

Dramatic dioramas of lions, gorillas and other African wildlife transform any event into a real adventure. Your guests can travel the entire African continent — from the Sahara Desert to the Serengeti Plains — in one evening ... right in the heart of downtown Philadelphia.

Capacity: Reception 200, Seated Dinner 75

Questions? Contact us online about hosting your event at the Academy or call our events team directly at 215-299-1115.

A group of nicely dresses visitors sitting at a table in Africa and Asia Hall.

A round table with flower decorations on a bronze table cloth.

A table with chairs set up in front of the desert of boku diorama.

A wide shot of African Hall with several dioramas including a Lion diorama.

A wide shot of African Hall with several dioramas including a Okapi diorama.