Auditorium - After Hours

The Auditorium is also available for after-hour rentals. This option allows for a great screen presentation area and small dining area providing diverse functionality. The Auditorium is fully equipped with a floor-to-ceiling projection screen, internet-connected computer with presentation software, LCD projector, 35 mm slide projector, DVD player, VCR, seven wireless microphones, spotlight, theater lighting and surround sound audio system. The Aquarium’s A/V equipment is available with rentals by submission of our A/V contract. Hours: The Aquarium offers our auditorium for after-hour events twelve months out of the year, starting at 5 p.m. daily, subject to availability and with a minimum of a two-hour rental required. Rental determined per hour. If banquet seating is requested in the auditorium, rental hours must include a one hour set up and one-half hour clean up. Please inquire about additional set up needs (ie: tables and chairs)
Location: The Auditorium is located adjacent to the Cape Fear Shoals exhibit on the lower level of the Marine Building
The Auditorium can accommodate up to 125 seated guests or approximately 80 seated guests and there is no minimum.
Base Fee: $350/hr.
Set up and clean up time is included as part of the rental.