Offered once a month, Toddler Time provides parents with children ages 2-3 years old, fun and educational content that will engage your youngsters’ mind. Admission to Toddler Time includes an instructor-led program + access to the Battleship Wisconsin following the program.
As always, kids 2 and under are FREE to Nauticus every day but registration is required for all members in your party.
Members are FREE. Not a member? Join today!
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.
Dive into the fun with us as we explore the world of Bathymetry! Get ready to unleash your inner architect by crafting your very own underwater landscape using building blocks. Then, challenge your friends to see if they can recreate your sea floor masterpiece! Let the oceanic adventure begin!
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!
Join us for a special community playdate with MyActiveChild.com CONNECTIONS at Nauticus, designed to bring families together for community, fun and discovery!
Event Highlights:
MyActiveChild.com CONNECTIONS is a new series of parent & child events coordinated with local businesses throughout Hampton Roads. These events will have activities for the kids but there will be a focus on CONNECTING with other parents. Parenting can be lonely, and it can be a process to find friends in the same stage of life. This ongoing event series is designed to make that process easier with parent-friendly playgroups.
This is the perfect opportunity to bond with other families, explore interactive exhibits, and experience all that Nauticus has to offer in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We can’t wait to see you there!
Pride & Prejudice & Dragons
9th Annual Immersive Experience
A ROUGE: Theater Reinvented Production
Pride & Prejudice & Dragons
Pride & Prejudice & Dragons transports you to the drawing rooms of Jane Austen’s England, where regency balls and courtship blend with quests and dragons. With a roll of the dice, the story unfolds in unexpected ways—will Elizabeth charm Mr. Darcy or leave him behind to battle mythical creatures?
Don’t miss your chance to roll the dice in this one-of-a-kind journey. Secure your spot today before it’s too late
Performance Schedule
Doors & Bar Open at 6:30 pm
Showtimes are at 7:30, 7:45, 8:00, & 8:15 pm
– Thursday, March 20 | Preview Evening
– Friday, March 21 | Opening Night
– Saturday, March 22
– Thursday, March 27
– Friday, March 28
– Saturday, March 29 | Sensory Inclusive Performance*
– Saturday, March 29
– Thursday, April 3
– Friday, April 4
– Saturday, April 5
(*Sensory Inclusive Performances feature lower sound levels, softened lighting, relaxed house rules, and a Take-A-Break area for a comfortable, inclusive experience.)
Important Information
Before buying a ticket, learn more about the event, what to expect, and accessibility accommodations at thehermitagemuseum.org/important information
Presented by Clearstead
Supported by The Goode Family
Produced by ROŪGE: Theater Reinvented
Intended to provide a safe and confidential space for care partners/care givers of individuals with dementia or mild cognitive impairment. Individuals will participate in 8 group art therapy sessions at Hermitage Museum & Gardens Goode Visual Arts School. Sessions will offer participants the opportunity to engage in art making, improve quality of life, help foster expression of feelings and thoughts, connect with others, and explore role shift, compassion fatigue, and care partner burden. Free to participate and no art skills are necessary.
To register and for more information contact Dr. Mary Roberts or Carrie Pasquarello.
*Sessions meet weekly except 3/10/25)
This workshop consists of 10 sessions to support active military, and veterans explore the visual arts to identify, communicate, and share experiences. Participants will be guided by an art therapist and will be immersed into the art process to allow them to release emotions and thoughts through a creative force that can relieve stress, encourage problem solving, and offer new perspectives. No art experience is necessary. Confidential environment.
Registration is required at https://evms.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_23NME210r83ODHg
* No Session will be held on 3/12/2025
Financial support for this project is made possible by the Community Leadership Partners of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation.
Photo credit: Hampton Roads Community Foundation.
IT’S MARCH MADNESS AT THE PUSH!!!
We’re proud to announce the return of Push Comedy Theater 3 on 3 Improv Tournament.
Don’t miss this elimination-style competition for 3 on 3 improv supremacy! Will one of the improv powerhouses be crowned champion, or will a Cinderella story take it all?
For the Elite Eight, each team will be given just 8 minutes to dazzle both the audience and our secret panel of judges with their improv skills.
IT’S MARCH MADNESS AT THE PUSH!!!
We’re proud to announce the return of the Push Comedy Theater 3 on 3 Improv Tournament.
Don’t miss it as 16 teams battle it out in an elimination-style competition for 3 on 3 improv supremacy! Will one of the improv powerhouses be crowned champion, or will a Cinderella story take it all?
It all starts with the sweet 16! Each team will be given just five minutes to dazzle both the audience and our secret panel of judges with their improv skills.
