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Location & Hotels

Located in historic Old City Philadelphia near Independence Park, the Science History Institute Conference Center is conveniently located close to Interstates 95 and 76, Amtrak’s 30th Street Station (for trains from New York, Washington, D.C., and other popular stops along the Northeast Corridor), and the Philadelphia International Airport.

Hotels

There are a number of hotels within easy walking distance of the Institute that offer discounted rates for Conference Center event planners and attendees.

Independence Park Hotel

  • 235 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (less than 1 block away)
  • Complimentary Breakfast | Complimentary Internet
  • Tel: 215.922.4443

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel 

  • 401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (1 block away)
  • Tel: 215.925.0000

Philadelphia Marriott Old City

  • One Dock Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (2 blocks away)
  • Tel: 215.238.6000

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District 

  • 400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (3 blocks away)
  • Complimentary Internet | Discounted Self-Parking
  • Tel: 215.923.8660

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia 

  • 433 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (1.5 blocks away)
  • Tel: 215.925.2111

Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing

  • 201 South Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (4 blocks away)
  • Tel: 215.521.6500

Getting Here

Find out how to get to the Science History Institute by car or public transportation.
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With over 8,000 square feet of flexible rooms and spaces to rent, our venue is an ideal location for meetings, conferences, and special events.
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