With floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Harbor and Bayfront Park, the Discovery Center Banquet Hall is a stunning setting for intimate wedding celebrations.
Capacity: Up to 100 guests.
Timing: Available for 4-hour daytime rentals (between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.) and 5- or 7-hour evening rentals (beginning at 5 p.m.)
Also Included:
• Round or rectangular tables with black molded chairs for seating up to 100 guests as well as table options for buffet, bar, gifts and head dining table
• Complimentary dancing space in front of the lobby’s 24-foot lighted water wall
• Separate space for out-of-sight catering setup and staging
• Free parking for all guests (while space is available)
Terms and Conditions
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With floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Harbor and Bayfront Park, the Discovery Center Banquet Hall is a stunning setting for intimate wedding celebrations.
Capacity: Up to 100 guests
Timing: Three-hour rentals available during Aquarium business hours*
Price:
$750 during peak season (May 11 – September 5)
$500 during off-peak season (January 1 – May 10 & September 6 – December 31)
An outdoor ceremony with peace of mind! Don’t worry about the weather. A backup indoor setup is available onsite at the Aquarium.
Capacity: Up to 160 guests.
Timing: Three-hour rentals available during Aquarium business hours*
Price:
$750 during peak season (May 11 – September 5)
$500 during off-peak season (January 1 – May 10 & September 6 – December 31)
Take your vows in front of Great Lakes Aquarium’s stunning 24-foot glass water wall!
Capacity: Up to 135 guests
Timing: Three-hour rentals available after daily business hours*
Price:
$750 during peak season (May 11 – September 5)
$500 during off-peak season (January 1 – May 10 & September 6 – December 31)
Dine alongside a splashing river, witness stunning panoramic harbor views, carry cocktails through a shipwreck, and dance below a 24-foot lighted water wall. The full facility package provides flexibility, immersion and entertainment as the only package to allow exclusive access to the full Aquarium exhibit floor.
Featuring:
• Stunning views of the Duluth Harbor
• A dance floor in front of the 24-foot lighted water wall
• Open exploration through the exhibit galleries
• Divers & animal encounters (on request)
• Hands-on experiences at the 9,000 gallon sturgeon touchpool
• Seating for 160 guests among the exhibits
• Minimal decorations required; just add your personal touch with centerpieces or table favors!
Rental Includes:
• 20 5-foot round tables (seat 6 – 8 each)
• 120 basic black chairs (additional chairs available)
• 6-foot rectangular tables for DJ, gifts, cake, catering and head table
• Self-serve coat room
• Private bridal party prep room
• Free parking for all guests (while space is available)