Rent the Aquarium
Celebrate by the Sea
Host your event at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, and trust your guests will be talking about it for a long time. Whether it’s business-based, a social gathering or a wedding, your guests and you will enjoy the venture through our North Carolina aquatic environments, and you will have memories of a lifetime.
The Aquarium is available for rental during business hours for private meetings of 130 or fewer and for evening functions for 1,500 or fewer. Please use this website to view photos and learn more about what our facility has to offer.
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Contact the Special Events Coordinators
Becky Davis 252-247-4003, ext. 291; or 800-832-3474
Holly Henderson 252-247-4003, ext. 260; or 800-832-3474
Members of:
Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
Association Executives of North Carolina (AENC)
International Special Events Society (ISES)
Rental Guide
Download the Rental Guide & Agreement for pricing, policies, procedures, approved caterers and the rental agreement. Download the Additional Rental Information for special programs, event equipment, area service providers and a planning checklist.
Floor Plan
Download a color-coded map of the Aquarium floor plan to assist with your planning.
Virtual Tour
The virtual tour explains each gallery’s features, options and capacities. Java program is required — click here for a free version of Java. The tour views best using broadband. If you update or install the Java program, it is suggested you close your internet connection, then reopen and view.
Programs to enhance your event
Add inspiring and educational programs to your event, including dive shows in the 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck, live animal presentations and access to the Aquarium’s two touch pools.
“The best part was I could relax and enjoy the night…”
–Mother of the groom
See what others had to say about their Aquarium event experiences — click here to read more comments.
