National Aquarium

As a VENUE: Host your event…

Plan an Event at the Aquarium! Offer your guests a destination-style immersive experience with incredible views of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and private touring of our award-winning exhibits. Spacious locations are available for you and your guests, making the Aquarium the ideal place for: * weddings * corporate events * meetings * team-building sessions * fundraising galas * holiday parties, and other special occasions! Three distinctive spaces are available:

• 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, like breakfast and lunch meetings or corporate retreats. (With three large LED displays to feature sponsorship logos, team photos and slideshow presentations, this space is great for board retreat dinners and cocktail hours for networking.) It is located on the fourth floor of Blue Wonders—adjacent to the Sea Cliffs exhibit, home to the Aquarium’s Atlantic puffins.

Support the National Aquarium… by simply booking your next special occasion here:

https://aqua.org/contact-us/plan-an-event

As a SHOP: Discover unique gifts…

Take a piece of the Aquarium home with you! The National Aquarium Gift Shop—located at the top of the escalator on Level 1 of Blue Wonders—offers * souvenirs* clothing * jewelry * housewares * toys * books, and * more. There are also exclusive designs featuring sea turtles, jellies, sharks and more available in our online gift shop!

Support the National Aquarium… by simply purchasing your specialty merchandise here:

https://aqua.org/visit

As an EATERY: Food for thought…

The National Aquarium is pleased to offer guests a variety of fresh food options produced and served with eco-friendly methods. Please note that outside food and drink are not allowed inside the Aquarium, but picnic tables and benches are available just outside the building if you choose to bring your own food or visit our neighboring restaurants. For the health and safety of our animals, food, beverages and gum are allowed only within the Aquarium‘s designated dining areas.

• Pier 3 Kitchen: The Aquarium‘s largest cafe is located on the ground floor of Pier 3 near the Main Entrance and is open daily for: house-made * chicken tenders * smash burgers * sandwiches * bowls * coffee * draft beer and * more. Place your order at the kiosks or the Pier 3 Cafe website in advance for convenient pick-up. Cashiers are available for customers who prefer to order and pay in person. Seating is available.
• Pier 4 Canteen: Located on the ground floor of Pier 4, convenient to Dolphin Discovery and Jellies Invasion and is open daily for hand dipped * chicken tenders or fish * smash burgers * popcorn * pretzels, and * more, as well as * soft drinks * beer, and * hard seltzer. Place your mobile order for pick up or order with a cashier to dine in.
• Harbor View Room: Located on level 4 of Pier 3 and is open Friday through Sunday, as well as select weekdays. Serving bar-style food and snacks, this is an ideal place to take a seat, grab grown-up drinks and snacks for the kids and soak in the sweeping Inner Harbor view.

Support the National Aquarium… by simply dining here:

https://aqua.org/visit

Be a DONOR: Show that you care…

Membership:

As a nonprofit, the National Aquarium is deeply grateful to our members who provide vital support for our mission to inspire conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures. Five membership levels are offered: * Individual * Dual * Family * Ocean Ambassador * Donor Society, and * Corporate Membership.

Donations:

As a nonprofit organization, our donors are the driving force behind everything we do. The National Aquarium is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures. Your donation will help us live our mission every day through our animal rescue, conservation and education programs, allowing us to change the way humanity cares for our ocean planet.

• Individual Donation: Donations at specified amounts are designated or you may customize your gift. Recurring gifts are encouraged. Memorial and Tribute gifts are welcomed. Donations may be made to honor or in memory of someone.
• Gift Planning: Through a planned gift to the National Aquarium, you can integrate philanthropy into your overall tax, estate and financial planning.
• Donor Society: Donate $500 or more to become part of the National Aquarium Donor Society, a special group of patrons who receive exclusive Aquarium access and benefits.
• Donate Stocks Bonds, or Mutual Funds: Our donors are the driving force behind everything we do. Do you own assets such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds that have increased in value since they were purchased? When you make a gift of appreciated securities, you enjoy a triple benefit. You receive a tax charitable deduction for their full fair market value, you pay no capital gains tax* and you enjoy the satisfaction of investing in the Aquarium’s mission.
• Corporate Partnership: Contact us today to learn more about corporate membership, philanthropic partnership and brand alignment opportunities supporting high impact, high visibility initiatives. The National Aquarium works closely with leaders in the private sector to strengthen our shared communities as we promote environmental education, stewardship and sustainability. Through high-impact philanthropy and customized integrated marketing initiatives, a partnership with the National Aquarium delivers the benefits of a world-class attraction, a passionate and environmentally conscious audience, and the reach of a global conservation organization that engages millions of people around the world. Categories include: * Corporate Circle * Executive Partner * Managing Partner * Business Partner * Associate Partner * Small Business Partner, and * Nonprofit Partner.
• Matching Your Gift: Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. If your company has a matching gift program, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift. Or, complete the matching gift form your company provides online. Some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.

Volunteer: Each year, more than 800 volunteers support the mission, animal welfare goals and daily operations of the National Aquarium as we work to inspire conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures. In fact, volunteers participate in nearly every facet of life at the Aquarium. You need not be an oceanographer or animal expert; if you meet established age requirements and are able to commit to at least one year of weekly service, the Aquarium‘s expert staff will train you to do the rest!

Support the National Aquarium… by simply Joining, giving, and volunteering here:

https://aqua.org/support