Rental of Freshwater Galleries plus Soundside Hall includes access to the Aquarium’s main entrance lobby, Mountain and Piedmont Galleries, Soundside Hall, Soundside Hall deck and the catering kitchen. Other galleries and exhibits are closed to this venue. Soundside Hall is a perfect ceremony site, lecture hall, banquet room and retreat facility, recommended for 125 or fewer guests. Located just off the Piedmont Gallery and overlooking beautiful Bogue Sound, this spacious room measures approximately 37’ x 50’ and features a high cathedral ceiling, a working fireplace, an adjoining wooden deck and AV systems. Rental also includes assistance from the Special Events Coordinator, Housekeeping and Aquarium Security.
Recommended for parties of 125 or fewer.
Note that rental time includes set-up, event and clean-up time.
The Aquarium is a public venue until 5:30 p.m. Event set-up in public galleries can begin at 5:30 p.m.

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