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.
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!
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!
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.
Celebrate the seasonal opening of the Butterfly House with engaging activities for all ages. The Butterfly Society of Virginia will be onsite with an information table, a craft and a game in the butterfly maze. Enjoy a day of learning, creativity and exploration as we welcome a new season filled with fluttering friends.
Welcome to a celebration of one of Virginia’s most theater-rich cities: Norfolk! Throughout the year, the city is home to vibrant, creative, engaged and engaging theater, produced by great local companies—performing in beautiful venues that include some of Norfolk’s architecturally and historically significant spaces–as well as spectacular touring Broadway companies.
Serving up all of what theater does so well, the 2025 Norfolk Theatre Festival brings moving, funny, thought-provoking, entertaining works to stages throughout Norfolk, including Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s Topdog/Underdog, a darkly comic exploration of brotherly love and family identity; Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s moving, intimate celebration of hope, Every Brilliant Thing; CORE Theatre Ensemble’s intriguing adaptation of the classic tale of transformation, Frankenstein; Virginia Arts Festival’s mind-bogglingly entertaining show of magic and illusion, Glitches in Reality; plus Virginia Stage Company’s swinging salute to the Rat Pack, Mister Showtime, featuring acclaimed actor/vocalist Scott Wichmann.
Rediscover how theater thrills, transports and moves us—get your tickets now!
Norfolk Theatre Festival Show Details:
Every Brilliant Thing
Norfolk State University Theatre Company and Virginia State Company
June 8
On stage at NSU Brown Memorial Hall Mainstage Theater
Frankenstein
CORE Theatre Ensemble
June 10 & 11
The Wells Theatre
Glitches in Reality
Virginia Arts Festival
June 13-15
Robin Hixon Theater at the Clay and Jay Barr Education Center
Topdog/Underdog
Norfolk State University Theatre Company
June 19-29
NSU Brown Memorial Hall Studio Theater
Mister Showtime
Virginia Stage Company
June 21
Robin Hixon Theater at the Clay and Jay Barr Education Center
Want to visit the Zoo AND beat the summer heat 🥵? Join us for Adult Night on July 12 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm for an adults only (21+) evening at the Zoo! Unleash your inner wild child with the chance to explore exhibit trails after hours 🐅🦚🦓, dance the evening away to a DJ’s tunes 🕺🏼🪩, partake in free bounce houses, play lawn games with a refreshing summer cocktail in hand 🍹, and enjoy mouth-watering eats from amazing local food trucks 🌮🍟🥙.
