Nauticus

Name: Nauticus
Address: 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA, 23510, US
Telephone: (757) 664-1000
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

Explore maritime history with interactive exhibits and the iconic USS Wisconsin battleship.

5(5 reviews)

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Nauticus is a premier maritime museum and tourist attraction in Norfolk, offering an engaging experience for all ages. Located at 1 Waterside Dr, it features interactive exhibits on Hampton Roads history, the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, and access to the battleship USS Wisconsin. Visitors can explore the ship's deck, superstructure, and turret, enjoy a gift shop and cafe, and participate in seasonal events like Winter Fest. With a 5/5 rating from reviews, it is praised for its family-friendly fun, knowledgeable staff, and value.

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1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA

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1 Waterside Drive

Norfolk, VA, 23510

(757) 664-1000 www.nauticus.org/

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Interactive Maritime Exhibits

Hands-on displays and activities about Hampton Roads' naval history, including pulley demonstrations and sailing machines.

USS Wisconsin Battleship Tour

Self-guided exploration of the historic battleship, including decks, superstructure, interior, and turret access.

Hampton Roads Naval Museum

Exhibits depicting the naval history of the Hampton Roads area with artifacts and educational content.

Victory Boat Tour

Guided cruise offering scenic views and insights into local maritime heritage (seasonal availability).

Gift Shop and Cafe

On-site shopping for souvenirs and dining options on the bottom floor for convenience.

Special Events and Festivals

Hosts events like Winter Fest, providing unique experiences and family-friendly activities.

5.00 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

Kai

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· 8 months ago

A great place to have fun for anyone wanting to know more about the Hampton roads area. When you enter, take the giant moving walkway up to the 3rd floor and there are all sorts of interactive exhibits. A demonstration about pulleys, a sailing machine, a trivia game, and so much more! After you try all those, head to the Hampton Roads navel museum. There are so many things in there dipicting the navel history of the Hampton roads area. Then, head to the 2nd floor where you can go on the battleship USS Wisconsin! You can go on deck, up the superstructure, inside the ship, and up in the turret. I had a great time coming here. There's also a gift shop and cafe on the bottom floor of the Nauticus.

Cassia Ducia da jornada

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· 8 months ago

A great place for family outings. With a lawn sand by the water, benches to sit around. It is possible to see a transatlantic a few times and also a navy ship. There is still a museum on site.

Victoria O'Milne

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· 9 months ago

The Nauticus was fun for all ages. Very interactive! The Wisconsin was also really interesting to tour. Staff at both were friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable, and into their jobs. The two experiences (museum and ship) for the price of one admission was a good deal. So glad we came!

Greg Patterson

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· 9 months ago

My favorite place to visit. Never have I been disappointed in this place. They have alot of things to explore and have even added more. Love taking tours threw out the ship. Best time to go is during winter fest. Have fun.

Scott

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· 1 year ago

This was a great adventure with the family. From the Nauticus interaction museum, the battle ship Wisconsin and the victory boat tour. Unfortunately we arrived on a Sunday and had to really run through everything to be able to experience it... but even then it was fun. USS Wisconsin was a blast to explore and see the history. The victory cruise was fun but the youngest, 7, lost interest pretty quickly. The interaction exhibits in Nauticus kept the kids and adults entertained the remainder of the time. Highly recommend and of these three experiences!

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