Event Space

From meetings to after hour celebrations Clearwater Marine Aquarium provides a unique backdrop to create lasting memories.

Venue Rental Starting at $1,500

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Jacobson Ballroom

Capacity: 300 Seated, 650 Cocktail Style
Size: 7,200 Sq. Ft.
Perfect For: Social and Corporate Events
Highlights: Clearwater Bay View

This beautiful 7,200 square foot Ballroom features a large unobstructed floorplan with a breathtaking view of the bay, floor to ceiling windows, and an outdoor balcony that makes this space perfect for any occasion such as Corporate Luncheons, Holiday Parties, Wedding Receptions, Galas, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and more. Our Pre-Function Space also features a beautiful built-in bar and is a great area for an indoor cocktail hour prior to your dinner. Our ballroom also includes use of 2 top of the line Screen and Projector systems. Please inquire about use of in-house Sound system for your corporate event or meeting.

Jacobson Theater

Capacity: 287 Seated
Size: 2,504 Sq. Ft.
Perfect For: Conferences, Film Fests
Highlights: Projector

The state-of-the-art theater is located on the same level as the Jacobson Ballroom and perfect for Awards Presentations, Private Movie Showings, and Indoor Wedding Ceremonies.

Atlantis Auditorium

Capacity: 60 Seated, 125 Cocktail Style Reception
Size: 2,504 Sq. Ft.
Perfect For: Social and Corporate Events
Highlights: Big Screen

This circular auditorium is located on the first level of our original building right next to our Sting Ray and Sea Turtle Exhibit and serves the perfect location for an intimate social gathering, cocktail style reception, meeting, or presentation. This space features a large projector and screen included in your venue rental.

Capacities are subject to change due to current CDC guidelines. Please contact events@cmaquarium.org for further information.

Dolphin Terrace

Capacity: 100 Seated, 250 Cocktail Style Reception
Size: N/A
Perfect For: Social and Corporate Events
Highlights: Dolphins, bay views

The Dolphin Terrace offers above-water viewing of our Ruth & J.O. Stone Dolphin Complex, where you can see our resident Bottlenose and Roughed-tooth dolphins! This is a perfect space for an outdoor wedding ceremony or cocktail hour, cocktail style party or dinner and features Poly-Wood high top and low top seating as well as breathtaking views of downtown Clearwater and beautiful Clearwater Beach. This space also features beautiful market lighting to add some extra sparkle under the stars for a perfect evening event. Please inquire about adding a private dolphin presentation to your special event!

Rescue Deck

Capacity: 64 Seated, 135 Cocktail Style Reception
Size: N/A
Perfect For: Receptions, Networking Event
Highlights: Ocean Views

Offering picturesque views of the intracoastal waterway and beautiful Clearwater Bay right next to sea turtles, rays, otters, and other CMA residents.

Harborview Deck

Capacity: 60 Seated, 120 Cocktail Style Reception
Size: N/A
Perfect For: Receptions, Rehearsals, Social
Highlights: Outdoor

Enjoy the view of the gorgeous Sunset and Seabreeze on our outdoor/covered Harborview Deck! This space is located in the original building right next to our resident otter and sea turtle exhibits and overlooks the Bay and local Marina. This area is a great place to host a rehearsal dinner, cocktail party, or intimate outdoor reception.

Ruth & J.O. Stone Window of Wonder

Capacity: 40 Seated, 300 Cocktail Style Reception
Size: 6,178 Sq. Ft.
Perfect For: Social and Corporate Events
Highlights: Underwater Window Viewing

This space is where Land and Sea come together. Enjoy our beautiful and unique underwater viewing area of our resident rescue Dolphins while making special memories with your guests. This outdoor/covered space is ideal for Special Celebrations, Parties, Corporate Dinners, and Wedding Ceremonies, and Receptions. Your guests will be able to also experience and explore a 360 view of all the Dolphin Pools which are home to our Roughed-tooth dolphins, Rudy and Rosie, and Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins, Hope, Izzy, and Nicholas. Please inquire about adding a private dolphin presentation to your special event!