Arts and Entertainment

BB-64 Birthday Party

April 12 2025

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Nauticus- BB-64 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 757-664-1000 Price: Pricing Varies

Battleship Wisconsin’s 81st Birthday Celebration

Join us as we celebrate 81 years of history aboard the mighty Battleship Wisconsin! Enjoy special activities, exclusive tours, and hands-on experiences in honor of this iconic vessel.

🎟️ Special Programs & Events

🔹 VIP Experience (90 min)
Experience an exclusive, in-depth tour of one of the most historic battleships ever built!
🕛 Times: 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM | 🎟️ $100/person | Up to 8 participants per tour

🔹 Command & Control Tour (90 min)
Discover the inner workings of the ship’s command and control operations.
🕛 Start Time: 12:30 PM | 🎟️ $20/person | Up to 20 participants per tour

🔹 Turret Talk (30 min) – Sneak Peek!
Get an insider’s preview of our soon-to-launch Turret Tour and learn how these powerful weapons operated!
🕛 Times: 11 AM & 3 PM | 🎟️ Free!
📍 Location: Captain’s Porch by Turret 2

🔹 Main Deck Tour (45 min)
A great option for families! This wheelchair- and stroller-accessible tour covers key areas of the main deck, including the fo’c’sle (forecastle), midship, and aft.
🕛 Times: 12 PM2 PM4 PM | 🎟️ $5 per person | Up to 30 people per tour
📍 Starts at Turret 1

🔹 🍦 Ice Cream! The Navy’s Secret Weapon
🕛 Start Time: 12:30 PM | 🎟️ $15 (members) / $35 (non-members) | Up to 15 participants
🍨 Your ticket includes a hands-on ice cream-making session, a private tour of the Battleship Wisconsin’s ice cream shop, and full access to Nauticus & the ship!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All participants under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

🔹 ♟️ Chess Workshop
Test your strategic skills aboard the Wisconsin in this engaging chess workshop with guest instructors. Learn more here!
Beginner session: 11 AM | Intermediate session: 2 PM
⏰ Times: 11 AM & 2 PM | 🎟️ $15 (members) / $35 (non-members)


Don’t miss this one-day celebration filled with history, family fun, and exclusive experiences. Purchase your ticket here! 🚢🎉

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