Visit labs, food preparation and animal holding areas to see the overhead view of the Living Shipwreck. Accommodations can be made for wheelchair users. Also please keep in mind that behind the scenes can be loud and strong scented. Sensory items may be borrowed upon request.

 

Ages: 5 and up. Children 5-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Cost: $20 for nonmembers /  $18 for members

Date and Time: 12:00pm everyday

Come explore the behind the scenes area with one of our excellent educators! Visit animal holding , labs, and help feed the fish in the Living Shipwreck. Accommodations can be made for wheelchair users. Also please keep in mind that behind the scenes can be loud and strong scented. Sensory items may be borrowed upon request.

 

Ages: 5 and up. Children 5-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. 

Cost: $25 for nonmembers /  $22.50 for members

Date and Time: 2:30pm on Sundays Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

Soundside Hall is the Aquarium’s multi-purpose area – lecture hall, banquet/luncheon room, retreat facility and small-party site – recommended for 125 or fewer guests. Located 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, AV systems and a full-featured catering kitchen. Please have two greeters; one stationed at the main entrance, the other at the entrance to Soundside Hall.
• Note that rental time covers set-up, event and clean-up time

Entire Aquarium rental consists of all public spaces in the Aquarium, including five galleries of exhibits totaling over 30,000 square feet, the Big Rock Theater (as needed), Soundside Hall (as needed), the Salt Marsh Boardwalk and other public spaces. Recommended for parties of 125 or more, this option includes use of the catering kitchen and assistance from the Special Events Coordinator, Housekeeping and Aquarium Security.
Minimum five-hour rental, 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Note that rental time covers 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.

photo credit: Scott Taylor Photography