Maritime Aquarium

A bustling aquarium during the day and a totally unique and exciting event space at night, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is Connecticut’s best-kept secret. Meander through the aquarium’s expanded floor plan, interacting with stingrays and nautical exhibits all while enjoying our delicious fare. Various event spaces, all showcasing different marine life and providing a magical backdrop for a fun-filled memorable Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Colorfully designed Newman's Own Hall can be fashioned to reflect your son/daughter's individual style.

Please describe your business.

The Maritime Aquarium is the perfect setting for any distinctive event in that your party is literally right there in the middle of the aquatic exhibits setting it apart from a typical country club or banquet hall setting. Your guests may have the opportunity to splash around and interact with stingray and other nautical exhibits all while sipping on cocktails and enjoying delicious savory dishes. We can offer various event spaces, all showcasing different marine life, while providing a memorable location for Bat/Bar Mitzvahs, weddings, corporate events and holiday parties. With views of the Norwalk River and Long Island Sound, the Maritime Aquarium provides a magical backdrop, indoor or outdoor for any fun-filled event, definitely making it a one-of-a-kind venue.

What makes you unique?

When booking a party here, you are guaranteed first class catering by Philip Stone Caterers, with Glatt Kosher Catering available through Regal Caterers. Our staff, like our food, is top notch and will oversee your event from inception to completion, with impeccable service and a smile. Our 30 foot video wall is offered to our clients for use during their event. The wall is perfect for corporate event presentations or logos for Bat/Bar Mitzvah’s or weddings. It can really can add that special personal touch to any event. We can offer event planning services and be by your side planning from the day you book all the way through to the day of your event, from recommending vendors to the décor of the room. There is also the IMAX Theater which is designed to give all viewers the best seat in the house. Equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, the theater is available as a supplement to social or corporate celebrations.

What can people expect when they hire you for their child's Bar/Bat Mitzvah?

The uniqueness of the venue itself will make your Bar or Bat Mitzvah the talk of the town for years! We have entertainment built right in to your party. There are 34 exhibits and over 1200 marine animals giving your guests the opportunity to meander through the aquarium during your event. Your guests can stroll through the aquarium’s expanded open floor plan and nautical exhibits as they sip cocktails and sample savory hors d'oeuvres. Flowing spaces and passageways are dedicated to countless marine life and showcase everything from stingrays and seahorses to sand sharks and salty marshes, these spaces and passageways also serve as event space for cocktail receptions. We can also accommodate outdoor cocktail receptions amongst the seals and sea lions. When booking a Bar or Bat Mitzvah here, you are guaranteed first class catering by Philip Stone Caterers, with Glatt Kosher Catering available through Regal Caterers. Our staff, like our food, is top notch and will oversee your Mitzvah from inception to completion, with impeccable service and a smile. Our 30 foot video wall is offered to our clients for use during their event. The wall is perfect for Mitzvah logos. It really can add that special personal touch to any event. We can offer event planning services and promise to be by your side planning from the day you book all the way through to the day of your Mitzvah, from recommending vendors to the décor of the room.