Special Programs & Events
PLEASE NOTE: The City of Norfolk has assumed stewardship of the Battleship Wisconsin, which is now included in regular Nauticus admission. Admission fees help preserve and maintain the battleship for future generations.
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Because events are subject to change, please call ahead to confirm. For additional information, call (757) 664-1000. Events are included in Nauticus admission unless otherwise noted.
VIEW DAILY SCHEDULE: LABOR DAY TO MEMORIAL DAY
ON EXHIBIT
NEW! Guns, Sweat and Gears: Anatomy of a Battleship Relive the past with mementos from Norfolk's largest artifact, the Battleship Wisconsin. The exhibit includes one of the first military analog computers, a range finder, WWII racks (bunks), galley equipment, missile sleds, a 48-star U.S. flag, and dozens of never-before-seen archival images.
Now Showing
An Enduring Legacy: The U.S. Navy and the 1907 Jamestown Exposition Developed by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, this 26 minute film traces the importance of the Jamestown Exposition to the region and its influence on the development of the naval station at Sewells Point. The film is shown in the Jamestown Exposition exhibit area.
Sundays all month, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Ice Cream Sundays. Kids (up to age 12) get a coupon for a free Dairy Queen ice cream cone with the purchase of a child admission. While supplies last!
All Month September
September is for Seniors! Seniors (age 62 & up) pay $10 admission all month. No other discounts apply.
September 7– 18, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Norfolk Library Card Days. September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! In partnership with the Norfolk Public Library, Nauticus will offer buy one, get one free admission to all Norfolk library card holders. You must present your valid library card for this special offer. (Cannot be combined with any other offer. Free admission is of equal or lesser value.)
Sunday, September 12, Noon – 5 p.m.
Grandparents Day. One grandparent free with a paid grandchild admission. No other discounts apply.
Saturday, September 25, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Smithsonian Museum Day. Present a Museum Day admission card and receive one free general admission at Nauticus. The admission card is available in the September 2009 issue of Smithsonian magazine or downloadable on this site: http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/about.html.
Saturday, October 2, 12 – 1 p.m.
Photofest Come out to Town Point Park in downtown Norfolk on select days this summer for a unique experience from Nauticus. Get your photo taken and projected onto the videoboard which is located on the Nauticus building. Select dates are during festivals. This opportunity is free but on a first come basis. The first 30 families will be able to participate. Photofest is sponsored by WVEC Channel 13.
Saturday, October 2, 2010 during Virginia Children's Festival from 12-1 pm
Saturday, October 17, 2010 during Town Point Virginia Wine Festival from 12-1 pm
For more information email Jennifer Kodolitsch or call 757-664-1044.
Saturday, October 17, 12 – 1 p.m.
Photofest Come out to Town Point Park in downtown Norfolk on select days this summer for a unique experience from Nauticus. Get your photo taken and projected onto the videoboard which is located on the Nauticus building. Select dates are during festivals. This opportunity is free but on a first come basis. The first 30 families will be able to participate. Photofest is sponsored by WVEC Channel 13.
Saturday, October 17, 2010 during Town Point Virginia Wine Festival from 12-1 pm
For more information email Jennifer Kodolitsch or call 757-664-1044.
