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November 13 - January 2

Winterfest on the Wisconsin

This season, Winterfest is flipping the switch with an all-new holiday light experience. The entire battleship has been reimagined with larger-than-life additions, new displays, and creative enhancements. Get Tickets!
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Maritime Discovery Center

Nauticus is uniquely located along the waterfront in downtown, Norfolk, Virginia, offering a unique form of experiential learning for all ages. Through interactive exhibits and STEM to STERN programming, Nauticus uses the museum, Battleship Wisconsin, sailing center, and Schooner Virginia to tell the story of the maritime environment, industry, and the military.

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Explore interactive and engaging exhibits that tell the maritime of the maritime industry.
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Battleship Wisconsin

Explore the last battleship ever built by the United States Navy.
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Sail Nauticus

Our sailing center is committed to inspiring our community.
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Cruise Norfolk

Home to Virginia's only cruise ship program.
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Reserve your tickets to start your Nauticus adventure today!

Upcoming Events

Daily Programs, Films Cities of the Future
Daily  |  Varies
Special Events Winterfest
Select Nights  |  Select Times
Members Winterfest Member Night
November 14  |  5:00PM
Special Events Winterfest Military Night
November 15  |  6:30PM
Special Events Winterfest Community Night
November 21  |  5PM
Special Events Peter's Pirate and Fairy Festival
November 27  |  9 AM
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