COX Science Center and Aquarium

4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL
500 Capacity
$400 to $10,000 / Event
The Cox Science Center and Aquarium offers you a 28,000 square-foot meeting facility, equipped with a full-dome Planetarium and Observatory for all of your event needs in one of the most unique settings that you can imagine. The new Multipurpose Center on-site is also an ideal location for a unique wedding, with excellent views of Dreher Park, beautiful meadows, and a spacious warming kitchen. From professional meetings to whimsical celebrations, the Cox Science Center is the perfect host! Available amenities include WiFi, audiovisual equipment, on-site staff, an 75-seat theater, or 100-seat multipurpose center (200 standing). The Science Center is the ideal setting for your special day! Our professional events management team will ensure a beautiful and professionally managed event for your ceremony and reception. Whether you're celebrating a wedding, 25th anniversary, a bar or bat mitzvah, a 40th birthday party, or just because... the Cox Science Center will make your event extraordinary.

Event Pricing

STEM Pavilion (Outdoor Only)
100 people max
$100 - $150 per hour
Indoor Theater/Meeting Room
20 - 80 people
$250 per hour
Planetarium
70 people max
$250 - $1,150 per hour
STEM Education (Multipurpose) Center
500 people max
$400 - $750 per hour
Aquarium/Science on a Sphere
10 - 200 people
$750 - $1,000 per hour
Fisher Family Science Trail and Cox Amphitheater
50 - 500 people
$1,000 - $1,250 per hour
Entire Indoor Facility
600 people max
$1,500 - $1,750 per hour
Entire Facility and Science Trail
500 people max
$2,250 - $2,500 per hour

Availability (Last updated 5/23)

Event Spaces

Aquarium/SOS
Aquarium/SOS
Exhibit Hall
100 Capacity
Conservation Course
Conservation Course
Golf Course
STEM Education (Multipurpose) Room
STEM Education (Multipurpose) Room
General Event Space
200 Capacity
Fisher Family Science Trail and Cox Amphitheater
Fisher Family Science Trail and Cox Amphitheater
Outdoor Venue
200 Capacity
Dekelboum Planetarium
Dekelboum Planetarium
Auditorium
68 Capacity
Dekelboum Theater
Dekelboum Theater
Theater
72 Capacity

Additional Info

Neighborhood
Venue Types
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Outside Catering Allowed
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 500