NEW! Special Discounts for 2009 Rentals!

Looking for a unique place to hold your next birthday party, wedding reception, company picnic, corporate party or holiday gathering?

Now you can enjoy our unique environments at a discount. Call 941-388-2252 or e-mail pclark@mote.org for details.

You can have cocktails at the reef, dinner among the sharks, luaus at a tiki-hut and rooms with great views.

Mote Aquarium is available for private rentals from 8 a.m. to midnight each day of the week, including weekends. Prices are reasonable and — best of all — proceeds generated from rentals support Mote research and public education efforts.

JEAN PURCELL HENDRY CONFERENCE HALL
in the Ann and Alfred Goldstein Marine Mammal Research and Rehabilitation Center.

Our newest rental facility is located in the Ann and Alfred Goldstein Marine Mammal Research and Rehabiliation Center. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the Mote Aquarium dolphin lagoon on one side and Sarasota Bay on the other. Approximately 3,500 square feet can accommodate groups of up to 225 people. Tables and chairs are included in the rental price and the facility can be rented during the day or for evening functions. Full Audio/Visual capabilities are available for an additional fee.

Marine Mammal Center Room Capacity: 300 for cocktail receptions. 225 for sit-down dinner, with tables and chairs provided.
Hours Available: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 5 p.m. to midnight

Price: $2,900/8 hours

NEW PASS ROOM
in the Keating Marine Education Center

The New Pass Room is a 4,300 square-foot room featuring a 1,300 square foot balcony that provides spectacular views of Sarasota Bay, New Pass, and the Gulf of Mexico. New Pass Room is also perfect for hosting seminars and includes complete A/V capabilities for an extra charge.

New Pass Room Capacity: 200 for cocktail receptions. 180 for sit-down dinner, with tables and chairs provided.
Hours Available: 8 a.m. to midnight

Price: $2,100/8 hours*
*Includes tables & chairs for up to 180 guests

View from the Balcony of the New Pass Room:

Built by members of the Seminole Indian tribe, the Chickee picnic area is an outside covered pavilion next beautiful Sarasota Bay. It’s one sure way to give your event an authentic Old Florida feel and is a wonderful place to hold birthday parties, company picnics or casual wedding rehearsal dinners. Picnic area includes electricity, water, grill, wooden picnic tables and chairs.

Chickee Capacity: 40
Chickee and Grounds Capacity: 150
Hours Available: 8 a.m. to midnight

Price: $350/4 hours
1-60 people

Mote Aquarium is perfect for an evening reception and rental includes access to all Mote Aquarium exhibits, such as the 135,000-gallon shark tank and reef fish exhibit. It’s a beautiful way to enjoy a get-together: watching the sunset and beautiful undersea creatures.

Dinner Capacity: 500 (tables and chairs not included.)
Cocktail Reception Capacity: 1,000
Hours Available: 5 p.m. to midnight

Prices:
1-75 people ... $1,900
76-150 people ... $2,300
151-250 people ... $3,100
251-350 people ... $3,300
351-500 people ... $4,200
>500 people: Please call Paula Clark at 941-388-2252 for a quote.

Audio/Video needs may be provided for an additional charge and include video, PowerPoint, slide projector, overhead and microphone. If a technician is required, an additional fee will be added to the rental charge. Groups are responsible for setting up their room to their specifications and for all clean-up.

For more information, please call (941) 388-2252
or e-mail Paula Clark at pclark@mote.org