Venue Spaces
Extraordinary Venue
Amazing views are only one of the extraordinary features of an event at The Florida Aquarium. Our unique venue offers a variety of versatile spaces to accommodate an array of events. From intimate and serene to sweeping and celebratory — all are teeming with aquatic and terrestrial animals and gorgeous plant life.
A portion of the proceeds from your event supports The Florida Aquarium’s shared purpose of environmental conservation and education efforts in Tampa Bay and beyond.
Capacity | 250 – 2,000
Book the Entire Aquarium
The strolling reception package is perfect for large parties and includes access to the Aquarium’s entire exhibit pathway including the Wetlands of Florida, Shorelines, The Tide Pool, MORPH’D, Coral Reefs, Waves of Wonder, and Heart of the Sea. Food and beverage can be set up throughout the Aquarium and the Coral Reefs gallery can also accommodate entertainment such as a DJ or guitarist. Additional space includes the Bayview Rooftop Terrace Powered by TECO.
Capacity | 50 – 200
Coral Reefs Gallery
Whether a seated dinner for 80 or a cocktail reception for 200 guests, you’ll enjoy watching the fish and sharks in our 500,000-gallon floor-to-ceiling panoramic window in the Coral Reefs gallery.
Capacity | 25 – 400
Bayview Rooftop Terrace Powered by TECO
This solar panel covered pavilion on our Bayview Rooftop Terrace Powered by TECO offers views of Downtown Tampa and the beautiful Tampa Bay.
Capacity | Up to 80
Bay Spirit II
Come spend a night under the stars with one of Tampa Bay’s finest cruising experiences on board the Aquarium’s very own Bay Spirit II catamaran charter. It is available for sunset cruises on Tampa Bay and can depart from The Florida Aquarium or the Tampa Convention Center.
Contact Us
Interested in hosting your event at the Aquarium? Let our team of professional planners help.
Plan the Perfect Gathering
Discover unique and stunning settings for your unforgettable event. With unique spaces accommodating intimate groups of 25 to large gatherings up to 2,500+ guests, you’ll find the perfect fit for your celebration at the Aquarium, whether you choose to surround yourself with graceful and majestic sea life, celebrate with a scenic vista, or both.
