Meet. Celebrate. Explore.
Whether you’re hosting a wedding, birthday party, or business event, Great Lakes Aquarium has you covered. With a variety of unique spaces suited to events large or small, casual or formal, guests will appreciate the wonder of an amazing experience.
Weddings
Teeming with life and color, Great Lakes Aquarium makes a unique and memorable backdrop for your big day. With indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, direct views of the Duluth Harbor, a variety of options for dining and dancing, and the freedom to explore the exhibit floor privately, after-hours, find out if Great Lakes Aquarium is the right venue for your wedding.
Meetings and Events
Make a splash with your next board meeting, holiday party, or staff retreat! Nothing gets your team’s creativity flowing like a walk around the exhibit floor before your next brainstorming session. We can help make presentations meaningful with our integrated technologies; make gatherings unique a personalized SCUBA program; and boost your wow-factor with a private animal encounter. Find out how to host your next event at Great Lakes Aquarium.
Birthday Parties
Give your favorite animal-lover the gift of a memorable experience! A Great Lakes Aquarium party gives a birthday child the opportunity to explore a world of aquatic life with friends and family before stepping aside to celebrate in a private party room. Check out all the ways Great Lakes Aquarium can make your child’s birthday special!
Overnights
Spend a night among the animals! Your group can have the Aquarium all to themselves, freeing you up to explore the exhibits with touchpool experiences, scavenger hunts, critter encounters, and more.
Unique Experiences
Here at Great Lakes Aquarium, we know no two events are the same. We are excited to create the perfect fit for your event and look forward to hearing your ideas and questions! Contact our Event Coordinator at events@glaquarium.org or give us a call at (218) 740-2014.