Why choose one building when your guests can enjoy access to both Aquarium buildings? River Journey and Ocean Journey provide the perfect venue for a lavish reception. Rental of the entire Aquarium can accommodate up to 3,000 guests for an unforgettable evening experience.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 3000 People

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Features

The 2-story arches in the IMAX Great Hall set the stage for an elegant wedding reception or corporate dinner. With a six-story screen and AV capabilities, the IMAX 3D Theater offers a premiere film experience and one-of-a-kind venue for an event. The IMAX Great Hall can accommodate seating up to 250 for a seated dinner or 400 reception style. The IMAX 3D Theater has a capacity of 384.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 250 People

Reception
Capacity: 400 People

Theater
Capacity: 384 People

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Features

The Ocean Journey building features spectacular views of the Tennessee River. With food and drink in hand, your guests will enjoy penguins, sharks, jellyfish, stingrays, a butterfly garden and much more. This building accommodates 50 for a seated dinner and more than 200 reception style.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 50 People

Reception
Capacity: 200 People

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Features

The River Journey building offers multiple reception spaces to celebrate a special occasion or entertain clients. With food and drink in hand, your guests will appreciate our leadership in freshwater conservation as they get up close to alligators, turtles, otters and thousands of freshwater fish. This building accommodates up to 300 for a seated dinner and more than 500 reception style. With several reception spaces to choose from, your guests will get up close to alligators, turtles, otters and thousands of freshwater fish.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 300 People

Reception
Capacity: 500 People

Amenities

Features

Host your daytime meeting in The Lupton Room, an event space that is also home to moon jellies and colorful freshwater fish! This 3,000+ sq. ft. space is fully equipped with AV and dimmable lighting. Located in the River Journey Building, this room is available for rental from 8am to 5:00pm daily. The Lupton Room can accommodate up to 200 guests at seated rounds, 350 auditorium style, and 500 standing for a cocktail reception.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 200 People

Reception
Capacity: 500 People

Theater
Capacity: 350 People

Amenities

Features