Daily Programs
Rope Making Friday, March 27, 2026 | 10:30AM
Rope making is a chance to learn and create with your hands in an interactive way.
Discover how rope and rope making has been implemented on board ships for hundreds of years and how it impacted economic trade throughout the world’s oceans.
Rope making doesn’t just have to involve producing rope for sailing. Help craft your own colorful rope bracelet using technology our ancestors did as we dive into all these topics while spinning your way through history.
Second Wind Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 2PM
Did you know that wind turbines can be recycled? Come out and learn the science and history behind wind power, explore the recycling process, and see and feel a real-life wind turbine blade!
Program included in general admission!
Do you have what it takes to survive on the open ocean when your ship goes down? Join us for our interactive floor program as we discuss tools and methods that will help you survive adrift on the ocean.
This daily program is included in Nauticus’ general admission.
Rope Making Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 10AM
Rope making is a chance to learn and create with your hands in an interactive way.
Discover how rope and rope making has been implemented on board ships for hundreds of years and how it impacted economic trade throughout the world’s oceans.
Rope making doesn’t just have to involve producing rope for sailing. Help craft your own colorful rope bracelet using technology our ancestors did as we dive into all these topics while spinning your way through history.
Abandon Ship Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 1:30PM
Do you have what it takes to survive on the open ocean when your ship goes down? Join us for our interactive floor program as we discuss tools and methods that will help you survive adrift on the ocean.
This daily program is included in Nauticus’ general admission.
The Improv Riot : Brad Versus Sean
“Whose Line…” Style Improv Comedy in Norfolk!
Get ready for short-form improv comedy in the style of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” at the Push Comedy Theater. And we’re bringing out the best of the best to give you the laughs you deserve. Throughout the show, we’ll gather your suggestions of celebrities, locations, relationships, quirks, and so much more…we’ll take care of the rest. Who knows…we might even need your help on stage at some point, so stay sharp!
Whether it’s a friendly night out or something fun for a date, our all-stars will make your night memorable. We’ll use your ideas as starting points and for a few minutes, we’ll create crazy scenarios and unforgettable characters along the way. You might see an unlikely match on The Dating Game. Or one person play four different roles in a round of Survivor. There’s even a chance you might see someone recite Shakespeare on the International Space Station. You never know what you’ll see when our all-stars are together.
So join us for a night of fun and laughs you’ll be talking about for a long time. And maybe you’ll end up with a new game to play at your next get-together or party.