Did you know 97% of Atlantic Sturgeon spawn in the exact same river they were born in? Would you also be surprised to find out that they navigate their way back to their home rivers by using their sense of smell! Come join us here at Nauticus for “Smell Like A Sturgeon”, an interactive floor program that tests your sense of smell to see if you have what it takes to sniff your way home like the Atlantic Sturgeon.
Smell Like A Sturgeon activity is 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 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.
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.
Historians Jim Zobel and Amanda Williams discuss MacArthur’s planned role in the invasion of Japan that never happened in a video released on October 31st. Leave a question in the comments section and tune in on November 5th on Facebook for a live Q&A.
Lakewood embodies the historic beauty of Norfolk, providing sweeping waterfront vistas, wetlands wildlife, and a canopy of towering trees. Situated on a peninsula between the Lafayette River and Wayne Creek, this hidden gem of a neighborhood features varied architectural styles and gardens, from traditional 1930s Colonial Revivals to 1950s Ranch houses. Visitors will enjoy a walking tour of five properties full of historic charm and modern updates for today’s families.
Tickets: $45 advance and $55 day of tickets sold online at VAGardenWeek.org.
Two-day Combo Tickets: Tour Wednesday in Virginia Beach and Thursday in Norfolk. $80 pp online only at VAGardenWeek.org by April 28.
