BATTLESHIP WISCONSIN
Berthed at Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin is one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. Explore its deck through a self-guided or audio tour that will take you back in time to experience this majestic ship that earned five battle stars during World War II.
The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is owned and operated by the United States Navy and located on level two of Nauticus. The museum houses a rich collection of authentic uniforms, weaponry, underwater artifacts, detailed ship models, artwork and is currently host to one of the largest battleships in the world, USS Wisconsin. For more information, please visit www.hrnm.navy.mil.
Interactive exhibits like Battlescopes, Aegis and Design Chamber bring the battleship to life. Click here for a preview of what you'll experience during your visit.
View photographs of the Wisconsin dating from 1943 to the present.
Find out the length, draft, and beam of the Wisconsin as well as other interesting facts.
Get a year by year picture of the Wisconsin history.
Watch the Wisconsin as it moves into its new home next to Nauticus.
Learn more about the history and the specifications of the Pioneer Unmanned Aerial Vehicle which was aboard the battleship Wisconsin for many years.
Read a detailed history of how the Wisconsin began starting with its construction in 1941, its service through 3 wars, and how it came to be berthed at Nauticus.
What weapons did the Wisconsin carry? Find out here.
The Wisconsin won many awards during its history. Discover the details by clicking on the ribbon rack.
What does a Volkswagon Beetle have in common with a battleship? How much does one of the anchors weigh? You'll be surprised to learn the answers to these and other questions.
Preview a self-guided tour of the battleship.
Take home a piece of Nauticus. Now you can own a copy of the definitive Battleship Wisconsin history.