Homeschool Day
Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin Homeschool Day!
When:
Thursday February 2, 2012; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where:
Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin – located on the Downtown Norfolk waterfront
What:
Tour Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin on this special day for homeschoolers! Discounted admission, special programming for no additional fee, gift shop coupon and more!
Price:
$8 per child (ages 4-17); $10 per adult; Children age 3 and under complimentary.
- This does NOT include topside interior tours of Battleship Wisconsin. Topside interior tours can be purchased for an additional $18 per person upon arrival, first come first serve. Restrictions apply.
- Battleship main deck tours can be purchased for an additional $3 per person upon arrival, first come first serve.
- Pre-registration is not available. Tickets may be purchased upon arrival
What does your ticket include?
- Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin admission includes hands-on exhibits, large screen hi-def movies including the academy award nominated Living Sea movie, shark tank and touch tank with horseshoe crabs, sea stars and more, Battleship intro film featuring the film Forward to Freedom, self-guided tour of Battleship Wisconsin (scavenger hunts available) including access to the Wardroom and Officer's Country inside the ship!
- Topside Tours available of Battleship Wisconsin!
- Education programs will be offered throughout the day in the Nauticus Theater.
- Visit the Hampton Roads Naval Museum on Nauticus' 2nd floor for additional education programming for no fee!
- Enjoy 20% off in the Banana Pier gift shop on Nauticus' first floor
- Goodie bags will be distributed upon arrival (while supplies last)
FAQ's:
- Where can I eat lunch?
The café inside Nauticus will be closed during your visit. If you'd like to bring a bag lunch, you can eat your lunch inside the café seating area. There are many restaurants located nearby Nauticus to purchase lunch.
- Where do I park?
Nauticus does not provide on-site parking. Parking is available in the downtown city garages for a fee. We suggest the West Plume Street garage. Parking costs approximately $1 an hour.
- What do I do when I arrive?
Tickets can be purchased at the Nauticus admissions desk inside the front doors. You will receive a final schedule for the day when you arrive. If you are interested in purchasing an additional Battleship tour, you can do so when purchasing your admissions ticket. If you have any questions on your way to Nauticus please call (757) 664-1000.
Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin Homeschool Day Schedule (subject to change)
10:00 a.m.: Nauticus opens
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m: Shark Experience
Come experience some cool facts about sharks while observing their behaviors.
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Horseshoe Crab Cove
Kids of all ages love to admire and touch exotic sea creatures, including sea stars, hermit crabs and horseshoe crabs. In this simulated tide pool, you'll meet these and many more Chesapeake Bay inhabitants.
11 – 11:45 a.m.: Living Sea Movie (Nauticus Theater)
Noon – 12:30 p.m.: Cool Science education program (Nauticus Theater)
1 – 1:30 p.m.: Creature Feature (Nauticus Theater)
Perfect for younger children, but all ages with love it! Meet one of Nauticus’ creatures!
2 – 2:45 p.m.: Living Sea Movie (Nauticus Theater)
3 – 3:30 p.m.: Battle Blast education program (Nauticus Theater)
11 – 11:45 a.m. OR 2 – 2:45 p.m.: Battleship Wisconsin main-deck guided tour
Two guided tours on the main deck of Battleship Wisconsin will be available. These tours are first come first serve, and a maximum of 30 people will be permitted per tour. Additional $3 per person, must be paid at Nauticus admissions desk upon arrival.
11 am – 12:30 pm.; 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.: Battleship Wisconsin Topside Interior Tours. Age minimum is 8 years old, restrictions apply, if interested in this tour, please check the restrictions on the website. Additional $18 per person, must be paid at Nauticus admissions desk upon arrival.
10:30 a.m.; 3:30 p.m.: Science on a Sphere Demonstration: Study the various ocean currents around the world while checking out new date on recent weather and geologic events. This open demonstration is truly unique as it is never the same twice!
Hampton Roads Naval Museum (2nd floor of Nauticus):
Battle of Hampton Roads Watercolor Contest Show your artistry! HRNM is holding a watercolor contest for the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads. Stop by anytime between 10am and 5pm and design your own watercolor art based on the battle. Contest winners will be announced during the anniversary of the battle (March 8). You can also pick up a watercolor canvas and registration form to work on this project at home.
Brick by Brick: LEGO Shipbuilding
Bring your creativity! Use design plans to build LEGO ships from scratch. Build everything from simple ship designs to a scale representation of the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor. Participants will learn the science behind building ships while using LEGOs. This program is a preview of HRNM's FREE LEGO event on Saturday, February 4.
