Since opening in 1994, Nauticus has welcomed nearly four and a half million visitors and grown its campus to include the historic Battleship Wisconsin, Sail Nauticus sailing center, Schooner Virginia tall ship and Half Moone Cruise Terminal.
To celebrate three decades of sharing access to maritime resources through its engaging programs, exhibits and events, Nauticus will host a celebration this Sunday, June 30. Nauticus visitors can enjoy special programming, exploration of select indoor exhibit galleries (Norfolk in Time & Aquaticus), self-guided tours of the Battleship Wisconsin, and more. PLUS, the 3rd, 30th and 300th guest of the day will receive FREE admission for a YEAR! Event day programming is included in general admission tickets to Nauticus. As always, Nauticus members visit for FREE every day! Click here to purchase tickets.
On this 30th anniversary year, Nauticus is also looking towards the future as the “Reimagine Nauticus” Capital Campaign is set to be completed this fall. The transformational project consists of an entirely new visitor experience that includes the addition of five state-of-the-art exhibit galleries and a new entrance pavilion. To learn more about the progress of the campaign, please click here.
About Nauticus
Nauticus is a maritime discovery center located along the waterfront in downtown, Norfolk, VA, 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. The Nauticus Foundation is the nonprofit, 501©3 that supports the mission and activities of Nauticus. Nauticus’ mission is to benefit the community through education, impactful experiences, and sharing access to maritime resources. For more information, visit www.nauticus.org.
