COX Science Center and Aquarium

4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL
Capacity: 500 people

About COX Science Center and Aquarium

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)
Attendees: 0-100 | $100 - $150 /hour
Pricing for all event types
Indoor Theater/Meeting Room
Attendees: 20-80 | $250 /hour
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Planetarium
Attendees: 0-70 | $250 - $1,150 /hour
Pricing for weddings and meetings only
STEM Education (Multipurpose) Center
Attendees: 0-500 | $400 - $750 /hour
Pricing for all event types
Aquarium/Science on a Sphere
Attendees: 10-200 | $750 - $1,000 /hour
Pricing for weddings and parties only
Fisher Family Science Trail and Cox Amphitheater
Attendees: 50-500 | $1,000 - $1,250 /hour
Pricing for weddings and parties only
Entire Indoor Facility
Attendees: 0-600 | $1,500 - $1,750 /hour
Pricing for all event types
Entire Facility and Science Trail
Attendees: 0-500 | $2,250 - $2,500 /hour
Pricing for all event types
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Availability

Last Updated: 5/4/2023

Event Spaces

Aquarium/SOS
Aquarium/SOS
Conservation Course
Conservation Course
STEM Education (Multipurpose) Room
STEM Education (Multipurpose) Room
Fisher Family Science Trail and Cox Amphitheater
Fisher Family Science Trail and Cox Amphitheater
Dekelboum Planetarium
Dekelboum Planetarium
Dekelboum Theater
Dekelboum Theater
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