From meetings to after hour celebrations Clearwater Marine Aquarium provides a unique backdrop to create lasting memories.
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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.
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Jacobson Theater
- Capacity
- 300 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.
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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.
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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 intercoastal waterway and beautiful Clearwater Bay right next to sea turtles, rays, otters, and other CMA residents.
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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.
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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!
Capacities are subject to change. Please contact events@cmaquarium.org for further information.
Add On Experiences
Add Included in Venue Rental:
- Private Space for your Event
- Tables & Chairs (up to amounts listed below)
- 35 – 60″ Round Tables
- 36 – 6ft Banquet Tables
- 29 – High Top Tables
- 8 – 28″ Bistro Low tops
- 295 Silver & Navy Blue Chiavari Chairs
- Security for your Event
*Please note Admission to Aquarium & Exhibits & Parking are not included in Private Venue Rental.