New York Aquarium

Surf Ave & W 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

New York Aquarium

Surf Ave & W 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

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Capacity: 2,000 people

About New York Aquarium

Situated by the sea in the famed Coney Island, Brooklyn, our spacious grounds can accommodate any type of event and upwards of 2,000 guests. Greet sea lions, sip cocktails with sharks, or plan a picnic with an amazing ocean view! With a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations, our events staff can help plan the perfect setting for your celebration. With so many great ways of entertaining your guests, utilizing the entire aquarium makes for a great location when hosting those larger, summer gatherings.

Event Spaces

Aquatheater

Maximum Capacity: 1000
Outdoor Venue

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Aquatheater

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Outdoor Venue | Maximum Capacity: 1000

With seating for over 1,000 people, guests will be able to enjoy our interactive show. The bonds our sea lions have with their trainers take center stage. The animals learn behaviors that stimulate their natural instincts and aid in their care.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Theater
Capacity: 1000 People

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Conservation Hall

Maximum Capacity: 125
General Event Space

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Conservation Hall

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 125

The 150,000-gallon Glover’s Reef exhibit serves as home for cow-nosed rays, moray eels, and other species. Adjacent to Glover’s Reef, you will encounter beautiful displays that highlight some of the marine conservation projects in which the Wildlife Conservation Society partakes in. These include corals, jellyfish, and piranha. The building holds 125 people for cocktails, 60 seated for dinner.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 60 People

Reception
Capacity: 125 People

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Ocean View Room & Deck

Maximum Capacity: 300
General Event Space

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Ocean View Room & Deck

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 300

Sitting atop Glover’s Reef, this deck makes for a great VIP area, seated dinner area, or even just a great location to watch the sunset and fireworks! Use of the indoor and outdoor spaces will allow you to accommodate 300 guests for cocktails, and 150 guests for dinner.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 150 People

Reception
Capacity: 300 People

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Ocean Wonders: Sharks!

Maximum Capacity: 450
General Event Space

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Ocean Wonders: Sharks!

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 450

This highly anticipated attraction is the talk of the town. Guests will be able to get nose to nose with our sand sharks while enjoying some of the most beautiful coral! Nearly 450 guests will be able to dive into cocktails while observing underwater views of nature’s most colorful underwater attractions. For those smaller gatherings, guests will be able to head upstairs to our rooftop bar, overlooking the boardwalk and ocean.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 450 People

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Features

Venue Types

Amenities

Handicapped Accessible
Outdoor Function Area
Outside Catering Allowed

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 2000

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