The Nature Center and Aquarium
The perfect spot for your next event!
For availability and to reserve your next group gathering contact Anne DiMonti by phone at (401) 949-5454 x3116 or by email. Or click below to request a reservation.
Services
Centrally located in scenic Bristol, Rhode Island, just 30 minutes from Providence, Newport, and Fall River, the nationally award-wining Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is one of Rhode Island 's most unique meeting venues.
The Center offers an auditorium with a patio overlooking a rolling meadow and stunning sunsets. There are also two classrooms, which can be used for smaller meetings or for breakout sessions. The exhibit space adds a unique dining setting with aquarium tanks and hands-on exhibits displaying southern New England environmental habitats.
The 28-acre wildlife refuge has trails with a 1/4-mile boardwalk that winds through fresh and saltwater marshes leading to a majestic view of Narragansett Bay. Any or all of these areas within the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium are available for your next meeting or function, such as:
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Business Meetings
Corporate Functions
Workshops
Fundraising Events
Mini Trade Shows
Retirement Parties
Wedding Ceremonies
Birthday Parties& many more possibilities!
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Meeting Accommodations
Auditorium
• Seats up to 60 people auditorium or banquet style
• 925 square feet (33' x 28')
• Microphone/ audio system available
• Slide projector/ screen available
Classrooms
• 2 classrooms
• Each seats 25 - 35 people
• 455 square feet (24' x 19')
• Both classrooms have a sink, refrigerator, and counter
Full Facility Rental
- Capacity is up to 120 people. This can be extended to 200+ people by setting up tents on our grounds.
Standard Pricing
| Monday* - Thursday (after 4 pm) | $1,500.00 for 5 hours |
| Friday (after 4 pm) | $2,000 for 5 hours |
| Monday-Friday (8 am - 4 pm) | $1,000.00 for 5 hours |
| Saturday (anytime) | $3,000.00 for 5 hours |
| Sundays and Monday Holidays* (anytime) | $2,500 for 5 hours |
| Single Event Room Rental (up to 60 people) | $150.00 per hour |
| Wedding Ceremony Only | $400.00 |
| Formal Photography Shoots Only | $150.00 per day |
| Additional rental time beyond 5 hours | $150.00 per hour |
| Rentals that take place before 9:00 am or past 5:00 pm | Additional $50.00 charge |
The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is handicapped accessible, including trails and boardwalk. Price includes 1 hour for set up and 1 hour for cleanup. All rentals must end by 11:00 p.m.
Audubon's Preferred Caterers
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Russel Morin Means Memorable
Creating magical, memorable events is what we love to do. And we’ve been doing it for more than 100 years. As a full-service caterer, our team of culinary experts and seasoned event coordinators are there for you from the first meeting until you say goodbye to your last guest. With Russell Morin, you can take a deep breath and relax, knowing we’ve taken care of every last detail. After all, we want you to savor the food and the moment. -
From gala events with 2,000 people to intimate cocktail parties in your own home, Blackstone Caterers is known for its exquisite food, spectacular presentation and unfailing service since 1945. Recognized as the state’s "Best Catering Company" by RI Monthly and "Best Caterer" by Newport Life, Blackstone is privileged to be the perennial caterer of choice for the Newport Mansions and Rhode Island’s best parties. Thousands of banquets, balls, galas, meetings and conferences throughout Southern New England have been handled by Blackstone’s experienced team. Whether a ballroom, boardroom or an intimate garden setting, allow Blackstone Caterers to make you the consummate host of your next event.
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Testimony
We are so unbelievably happy to have chosen Bristol Audubon for our wedding venue. We and all of our guests thought that it was such a unique and beautiful space with gorgeous grounds and indoor exhibits that provided an incredibly magical nature-filled backdrop for our wedding. Additionally, the Audubon staff was exceptionally friendly, professional, and helped get the place all set up. It was clear that they did this for many other events and weddings, and everything, from the set up to the send off worked seamlessly. We will always cherish this special place as it was the foundation for so many good memories. - Jeremy Wortzel and Lena Champlin
For availability and to reserve your next group gathering contact Anne DiMonti by phone at (401) 949-5454 x3116 or by email.
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium
Visit Rhode Island's largest nature center and aquarium. Walk the trails through meadows and marshes to Narragansett Bay. Say hello to Zach, our Common Raven.
Birding in Rhode Island
Stay involved with Audubon's birding programs and resources:
Audubon Avian Research Initiative →
Recent Bird Sightings (eBird) →
Red-bellied Woodpecker by Jason Major
Stormwater Innovation Center
Roger Williams Park is home to the Stormwater Innovation Center. The Center has been developed by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island and its partners! Learn more about the nature-based solutions we are using to learn about and protect urban water quality.
