Event Venues and Cuisine
Experience an extraordinary evening full of wonder.
Our Special Events Team will assist you every step of the way–from deciding which of our event spaces is ideal for your next corporate or social function to creating the perfect menu to complement your special occasion.
Event Venues
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Main Exhibit Gallery Mingle and dine as penguins, sea turtles, and hundreds of tropical fish swim behind you. Our four-story Giant Ocean Tank creates a fascinating centerpiece that you and your guests will long remember. Available year-round. Maximum capacity: 800 for cocktail reception and 375 for seated dinner. -
Main Exhibit Gallery Mingle and dine as penguins, sea turtles, and hundreds of tropical fish swim behind you. Our four-story Giant Ocean Tank creates a fascinating centerpiece that you and your guests will long remember. Available year-round. Maximum capacity: 800 for cocktail reception and 375 for seated dinner. -
Harbor View Café The ocean-blue tile and natural wood cathedral ceilings make the Harbor View Café the perfect setting for a dinner or intimate cocktail reception. The large windows offer spectacular views of the city skyline and Boston Harbor. Available year-round. Maximum capacity: 90 for cocktail reception and 75 for seated dinner. -
West Wing Gather and dine alongside our Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank. This venue is ideal for smaller cocktail receptions and dinners. The lower level hosts our Science of Sharks exhibit and is available for breakfast and lunch meetings. Available year-round. Maximum capacity: 75 for cocktail reception and 60 for seated dinner. -
Harbor View Terrace Take in the scenery and feel the breeze in our seasonal tent and terrace. This large, tented terrace has vaulted ceilings and archways that frame Boston Harbor. Seasonally available, April through October. Maximum capacity: 350 for cocktail reception and 275 for seated dinner. -
The Simons Theatre The state-of-the-art theater with livestreaming capabilities boasts 378 plush high-backed seats, two advanced laser cinema 4K 3D projectors, a four-story projection screen, and a 1,600-square-foot stage. Available year-round. Maximum capacity: 378. -
The Simons Theatre Lobby With its views of Boston Harbor, high-tech capabilities, and a spacious auditorium, the Simons Theatre is ideal for in-person, virtual, or hybrid corporate meetings, receptions, holiday parties, film presentations, and more. Available year-round. Maximum capacity: 140 for cocktail reception and 100 for seated dinner.
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Cuisine
The Aquarium’s exclusive in-house caterer, Patina Restaurant Group, provides outstanding food, all prepared in our kitchen by our executive chef. For more catering options, pricing information and food minimums, please contact our Special Events team at 617-973-5205 or by completing our event inquiry form.
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