Come explore the behind the scenes area with one of our excellent educators! Visit animal holding areas, labs, and help feed the fish in the Living Shipwreck. Children 5-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Tour begins everyday at 2:30pm except for Thursdays. 

$20 for nonmembers /  $18 for members

Rental of the Saltwater Galleries includes access to the Aquarium’s main entrance lobby, Big Rock Theater (as needed), the Salt Marsh Boardwalk and three exhibit galleries -- the Coastal Plain, Tidal Waters and Ocean Galleries. The Ocean Gallery includes the 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck as well as the Sportfishing Gallery and the Changing Exhibits Gallery. Recommended for parties of 175 or fewer, this option includes use of the catering kitchen and assistance from the Special Events Coordinator, Housekeeping and Aquarium Security.

Security Deposit : $500

Base Fee: $2,750
• Minimum five-hour rental, 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Note that total time rented includes set-up, event and clean-up.
• The Aquarium is a public venue until 5:30 p.m. Event set-up in public galleries can begin at 5:30 p.m.

Additional Hours: $425 per hour charge over standard five-hour time frame.
photo credit: Ellen LeRoy Photography