Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium
3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL
277 Capacity
$80 to $1,200 / Event
Our 105-acre site is home to many rescue animals, butterfly and bird aviaries, two nature trails, SWFL's only planetarium theater, and much more!
Hold your event in one of Florida's most unique venues. Indoor and outdoor spaces available. Weddings, showers, meetings, and parties of all types are welcome.
Indoor event space includes: Iona House, Natural History Museum, Planetarium, and Museum Classroom.
Outdoor event space includes: Pine Pavilion with adjacent greenspace, Iona House meadow, Fire Circle and McNew Pavilion under the museum.
We require a $150 cleaning deposit that will be returned if deemed necessary following checkout.
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium
3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL
277 Capacity
$80 to $1,200 / Event
Our 105-acre site is home to many rescue animals, butterfly and bird aviaries, two nature trails, SWFL's only planetarium theater, and much more!
Hold your event in one of Florida's most unique venues. Indoor and outdoor spaces available. Weddings, showers, meetings, and parties of all types are welcome.
Indoor event space includes: Iona House, Natural History Museum, Planetarium, and Museum Classroom.
Outdoor event space includes: Pine Pavilion with adjacent greenspace, Iona House meadow, Fire Circle and McNew Pavilion under the museum.
We require a $150 cleaning deposit that will be returned if deemed necessary following checkout.
Event Pricing
Guided Nature Hike/Activity
277 people max
$80 per event
Private Animal Meet & Greet
277 people max
$80 per event
Private Planetarium Show
76 people max
$80 per event
A/V Equipment
277 people max
$150 per event
Classroom
45 people max
$100 per hour
McNew Pavilion
100 people max
$100 per hour
Iona House
80 people max
$200 per hour
Planetarium
1 - 100 people
$200 per hour
Pine Pavillion/Meadow/Firepit
1 - 250 people
$275 per hour
Museum
200 people max
$300 per hour
Availability (Last updated 5/26)
Event Spaces
The Center's Rustic Iona House
The Planetarium
General Event Space
Pine Pavilion
McNew Pavilion
Outdoor Venue
Classroom/Meeting Room
General Event Space
Recommendations
Great place to have a party
— An Eventective User
Held a 50th birthday party for one of my employees. Had a great time, staff was wonderful and Madison is the go to person to help get things done and she made sure the event went off without a hitch. I will be doing some future events at the Calusa Nature Center.
Baby Shower Awesomeness!
— An Eventective User
from CAPE CORAL, FL
This place is gorgeous - the view is incredible and the staff is absolutely wonderful! Best venue for a baby shower ever - the kids went to the programs while the shower went on.
Additional Info
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- Outdoor Function Area
- Outside Catering Allowed
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 277