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.
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!
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.
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.
Join us for a leisurely Sunday bike ride through Norfolk.
The group ride will begin at 3 PM from Smartmouth Brewing Co. on Raleigh Avenue. The ride is 10 miles using the ERT and Norfolk bike lanes and should take approximately one (1) hour. We’ll return to Smartmouth for a post-ride cool down! All skill levels are welcome!
Meetup: 2:45 PM
Ride leaves: 3:00 PM
Ride Returns: 4:00 PM
We’ll always have an experienced rider leading the Tour and are happy to have volunteers as sweepers and mid-pack riders to assist the group. Interested volunteers should email morgan.willett@elizabethrivertrail.org
Join us in celebrating our stars and starlets for The Ultimate Diva Showdown. Golden Slippers Dance Academy Recital 2025 at Chrysler Hall on Saturday, June 14th at 12pm and 5pm.
Three great causes, one great party benefiting Norfolk Rotary Charities, Norfolk Botanical Garden and All District Reads.
Grab your friends, colleagues and family for an evening of fun, delicious food from some 20 local restaurants and trucks, live music from Lewis McGehee, great auctions, craft beer and wine at the Towne Bank 9th Annual Rotary Club of Norfolk’s Suds & Buds.
Shake, rattle, and roll with us in the WOW Children’s Garden as you play instruments to learn about sound, rhythm, and movement. Recommended for ages 3+ with some chaperone assistance. This is an NBG Member exclusive program that requires pre-registered tickets.
Join us for our May Homeschool Garden Science Series! Each week we will investigate different ways to experience the Garden through sensory activities, experiments, and STEM-based projects.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 13 | Bulbs, Seeds, and Spores
Tuesday, May 20 | Nectar Guides
Tuesday, May 27 | Life of a Tree
Price for NBG Members: $12/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/Child and $18/Adult. (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Register for all FOUR (4) May programs for $40! Members receive $2 off per series class. The series ticket links are listed below. Members only need to purchase the series ticket – tickets for the individual programs are not needed
Join us for the new Jr Master Gardeners series! The Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program is an innovative 4-H gardening program for children and families. JMG engages children in “hands-on” group and individual learning experiences that promote a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 17 | Up, Down, and Around
Saturday, May 24 | Garden Ecosystem
Saturday, May 31 | Plant Uses
Price for NBG Members: $12/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/Child and $18/Adult. (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Register for all FIVE (5) May classes for $50! Members receive $2 off per series class. The series ticket links are listed below. Members only need to purchase the series ticket – tickets for the individual programs are not needed.
