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Begin Event Request Our Approved Caterers Our caterers handle food/beverage/bar, linens, and any specialty rentals needed for your event. The National Aquarium holds a liquor license—all alcohol for private events must be supplied and served by one of our exclusive caterers. Exceptions can be made for kosher or halal food items (additional fee applies). Venue Options Amaze your guests with a strolling cocktail hour through the award-winning exhibits in Blue Wonders, dine and dance in the company of dolphins and jellies in our Pier 4 event space, or enjoy sweeping views of Baltimore's Inner Harbor in our Harbor View Room. Pier 3: Blue Wonders Transport your guests to an underwater world for an unforgettable experience when you host your next event in Blue Wonders, home to thousands of unique aquatic animals. Enjoy a private strolling cocktail hour through four floors of award-winning exhibits before descending through the Atlantic Coral Reef and Shark Alley exhibits. Enjoy the immersive view of an Indo-Pacific reef in the Blacktip Reef underwater viewing area before gathering for dinner or a reception as you take in stunning views of Baltimore's iconic Inner Harbor. Pier 4: Marine Mammal Pavilion Host your event in the company of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and jellies at the Marine Mammal Pavilion, located in the Aquarium's Pier 4 building! Forty-five minutes prior to the start of your event, your guests are invited to a self-guided exploration of Blue Wonders, in the Aquarium's main Pier 3 building. After touring, you will walk across our interior sky bridge to your private event space in Pier 4, where you'll continue the evening with dinner, drinks, music, dancing and more. Consider the underwater viewing area in Dolphin Discovery for an opening cocktail hour or dessert and coffee service you'll never forget! Harbor View Room Offering sweeping views of Baltimore's Inner Harbor and historic Federal Hill, the Harbor View Room is sure to dazzle your guests. This intimate space is ideal for meetings and small gatherings, and is located on the fourth floor of Blue Wonders—adjacent to the Sea Cliffs exhibit, home to the Aquarium's Atlantic puffins. Corporate Events Treat your customers, employees or guests to an event like no other when you host your next meeting, sales event or holiday party at the National Aquarium! Explore world-class exhibits during a strolling cocktail hour—you'll see sharks, rays, puffins and more!—before dining and dancing in the company of bottlenose dolphins and jellies on Pier 4. What better way to show your support of the National Aquarium's mission to inspire the conservation of the world's aquatic treasures than hosting your next event with us? Touring Night Events Whether you're commemorating a shared success or offering your team a well-earned chance to relax and safely enjoy each other's company, schedule a private Touring Night event. Your team will revel in the award-winning habitats, the unique and fascinating animals and all of the wonder you'd expect from the National Aquarium—with none of the crowds! Contact the National Aquarium event team at party@aqua.org to make our main Pier 3 building yours for an evening as easy to plan as it is fun! Weddings & Special Events With breathtaking views of Baltimore's beautiful Inner Harbor serving as the backdrop to your ceremony or event and private touring of our awe-inspiring Blue Wonders exhibit space, you'll be able to offer your guests a destination-style experience right in the heart of Baltimore. Brides, let us be your something blue! Tide the Knot Micro-Wedding & Elopement Packages Ready to take the plunge? Whether it's just you and your beloved planning to elope or the perfect micro-wedding party for up to 25 guests, our Tide the Knot packages are designed to help you say "I do" without the stress amidst a deep blue ocean of tranquility. With as little as four weeks' notice or up to three months in advance, contact our team at party@aqua.org to start planning a wedding as unique and complete as your love for each other! Birthday Parties Thank you for your interest in hosting a birthday party at the National Aquarium. Due to our new health and safety protocols the Aquarium is unable to host birthday parties at this time. As things are constantly changing, please feel free to check back in with us in a few weeks. If you would like to bring 15 or more people for a general aquarium visit, please contact reserve@aqua.org and we would be happy to set you up with our group admission rates. Frequently Asked Questions How much does it cost to hold a date for an event? What does my space rental include for a wedding or special/corporate event? Is there parking available for my event guests? Do you provide special rental rates for Aquarium members? What if I have fewer or more than 15 people for a birthday party? Are infants counted toward the 15-person package? What about parents? Where do we meet our guests/party when we arrive for a birthday party? Are we allowed to bring party favors, additional decorations and/or gifts for our birthday party? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up to receive updates on animals, news and events. Subscribe Today Navigate to the homepage The National Aquarium is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures. 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