Arts and Entertainment

Nurse Blake at Attucks Theatre

October 17 2026

7:00 p.m.
Attucks Theatre 1010 Church St, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: May vary

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Korean War Commemorations at MacArthur Memorial

June 25 2026

7:00 p.m.
The MacArthur Memorial Museum 198 Bank Street Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: FREE

The MacArthur Memorial is proud to host ceremonies commemorating the start of the Korean War. One ceremony will be held at 10am and another at 2pm. These events are open to the public.

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Only Rain Down the Drain

April 24 2026

7:00 p.m.
Nauticus- Third Floor - Atrium 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, 757-664-1000 Price: Included in General Admission
Only Rain Down the Drain

Friday, April 24, 2026 | 11AM

Norfolk is one of the most flood-prone cities on the East Coast due to its low elevation and proximity to the ocean. During flooding events, water picks up all types of pollutants and carries it out into the Elizabeth River and Chesapeake Bay. Participants will mimic these events to see the impacts of water quality after a flood

 

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Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4 - May 10 2026

7:00 p.m.
Nauticus & BB-64 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: FREE for Educators
Teacher Appreciation Week at Nauticus

Nauticus is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with FREE admission for licensed educators and staff, pre-K through college, from Monday, May 4, through Sunday, May 10!

This special week will give teachers and support staff a chance to explore Nauticus’ engaging exhibits, daily programs/films, and a self-guided tour aboard the Battleship Wisconsin for FREE. Plus, teachers & staff will receive 20% off one item in the gift shop!

Must be able to show a valid school ID (teacher or staff member) at the Nauticus front desk during check-in. Free admission is only offered for the teacher/staff member. Other guests must purchase a general admission ticket.

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Only Rain Down the Drain

April 30 2026

7:00 p.m.
Nauticus- Third Floor - Atrium 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, 757-664-1000 Price: Included in General Admission

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Exploring Colors

May 3 2026

7:00 p.m.
Nauticus - Third Floor - Norfolk In Time 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Included in General Admission

When you wear color-filtering lenses, all other colors are blocked, changing how you perceive color. Come test this phenomenon and see how well you can sort different colored items while wearing different color lenses.

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Exploring Fossils at Nauticus

April 26 2026

7:00 p.m.
Nauticus- Third Floor - Atrium 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Included in General Admission

Did you know Virginia’s state fossil is the Chesapecten Jeffersonius? In this program you will hold real fossils excavated by one of our educators, learn about the fossilization process, and how fossils help us understand ecosystems and change over time—you will even create your own imprint and take home your own DIY recipe for creating fossils at home!  

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Abandon Ship at Nauticus

May 1 2026

7:00 p.m.
Nauticus- Third Floor - Creative Cove 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: 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.

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Smell Like A Sturgeon

May 2 2026

7:00 p.m.
Nauticus- Third Floor - Atrium 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Included in General Admission

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.

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Second Wind at Nauticus

April 28 2026

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Nauticus- Third Floor - Atrium 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: 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!

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