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MAIN BUILDING RENTALS

a sea of possibilities for your event

MAIN BUILDING RENTALS

a sea of possibilities for your event

overview

Book a Main Building rental and enjoy exclusive, after-hours access to the Aquarium’s Main Building, which features more than 120 species across 35 vibrant exhibits. Our two-story facility showcases ecosystems from around the world and provides a unique venue for weddings, large parties, employee appreciation events, and more.

Main Building rentals include:

  • 2.5 hours use of Main Building after public closure (hours vary by day – early closure fees apply)
  • Designated event host
  • 250 total guests (adults + children)
  • Free parking & admission for all guests
  • Chairs, tables, linens (for up to 60 place settings)

Pricing is seasonal:

  • Peak: Memorial Day-Labor Day
  • Off-Peak: Rest of the Year
Pricing & Optional Add-OnsPricing
Base PricePeak

Off-Peak		$3,000

$1,800
Early ClosurePeak

Off-Peak		$1,200/hour

$500/hour
Extra HoursPeak

Off-Peak		$500/hour

$200/hour
Whirlpool Commons (Peak Season Only)Add-on the Aquarium's outdoor plaza space, Whirlpool Commons.$500
Animal Interaction ProgramsAmbassador Animal Encounter

Sea Lion Painting Demonstration

Group Sea Lion Presentation		$85

$85

$500

ready to bring your event to life?

Contact our Events Team by sending an email, or calling 716.285.3575 ext. 201

An adult woman and man looking at a jellyfish exhibit
An adult woman and man at a stingray touch pool
Guests checking in a the admissions counter
Guests ordering at a pop-up bar during a main building rental
private main building rental guests interacting with an exhibit
main building rental guests at a bistro table
guests interacting with an aquarium employee in front of an exhibit
guests interacting with the balloonfish popup exhibit
caterer with food table at a private event
adult woman and man interacting with touch pool
adults enjoying a group sea lion presentation at a private event
adults enjoying a group sea lion presentation at a private event
main building rental guests serving themselves at a food station
main building rental guests serving themselves at a food station
main building rental guests at a bistro table
main building rental guests serving themselves at a food station
main building rental guests at a bistro table
main building rental guests serving themselves at a food station
guests interacting with the coral reef exhibit
main building rental guests serving themselves at a food station