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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A Bride’s Must-Do Opportunity
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Floyd’s 1921 Restaurant sponsor a spectacular finale dinner for the Crystal Coast Wedding Salon on Saturday night, Jan. 9.
Enjoy the Aquarium’s unique ambiance as a reception setting, and imagine how your event can be.
For details about this wedding planning showcase weekend, registration guidelines and ticket information:
– Download a PDF with more information
– See the Crystal Coast Wedding Salon website
Contact the Special Events Coordinators
Becky Davis 866-294-3477 or 252-247-4003, ext. 291
Holly Henderson 866-294-3477 or 252-247-4003, ext. 260
Members of:
Association of Bridal Consultants
Association Executives of North Carolina (AENC)
International Special Events Society (ISES)
Rental Guide
Download the Rental Guide and Agreement for pricing, policies, procedures, available equipment, additional programs, approved caterers and the rental agreement.
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.
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