FAQs

    • Location: National Aquarium 501 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202

    • Full Event Schedule:

      • 5:30-6:30 pm VIP Reception (invite only)

      • 6:30-8:00 pm Dinner and cocktails while exploring National Aquarium’s Pier 4

      • 8:00-9:30 pm Awards Ceremony in the 4D Immersion Theater

      • 9:30-11:30 pm Dancing and Desserts in the Harbor Overlook

    • Check-in:

      • VIP Reception starts at 5:30

        • Check-in Location: Security entrance

        • (When facing Pier 3, walk down the pier past the main entry doors.  Go past the Lightship Chesapeake.  You will enter through the office entry sliding glass doors across from the gangplank of the Submarine Torsk and identify yourself at the security desk as a member of the event.)

        • See check-in map here.

    • General Reception starts at 6:30

      • Location: Outside Pier 4 near Canteen

    • See Uber drop-off and entrance map here.

    • National Aquarium Map

    • This is a strolling dinner reception, with food stations and full bars around the aquarium

    • Dessert and full bars available after the ceremony 

    • Cocktail Attire

    • Dancing with Glaucoma Suspect after the awards ceremony - bring your dancing shoes!

    • There will be a silent auction with fabulous items and experiences

    • Bidding will open at 6:30 pm and close at 10:00 pm on May 8

    • You can bid on silent auction items by navigating to the items, https://event.gives/PBOA/items, selecting the item that you're interested in bidding on, and selecting the blue bid icon

    • Hotel: Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace (4 Minute walk to National Aquarium)

    • Room block at a discounted rate: $179/night

    • Address: Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace 202 E Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 (4-minute walk to the National Aquarium)

    • Booking Link: Reserve your room here

    • Deadline to book room: April 25th, 2025

    • For those traveling from Washington, D.C., we have a shuttle bus provided for you free of charge.

      • Bus Provider: Eyre Bus Service Inc.

      • Pickup Location: College Park–U of MD Metrorail Station

      • Pickup Time: 4:00 PM

      • Return Time: 11:00 PM

      • Cost: Free for attendees

      • To reserve: Email Nikki at nsaccoccia@mbayaq.org

    • National Aquarium Parking and Public Transportation Information:

      • https://aqua.org/visit

        • This link provides all the information for parking suggestions, transportation options to the Aquarium


  • Development
    Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation
    886 Cannery Row
    Monterey, CA 93940

    • Gift Store Hours: Extended hours - until 8pm

    • During cocktail hour there will be time to explore aquarium exhibits

  • Primary Contact: Nikki Saccoccia, nsaccoccia@mbayaq.org.