Nauticus JULY Events
STARTS JULY 14! Friday – Sunday, Times vary.
This month only, purchase a family 4-pack of Dickens’ Christmas Towne tickets in advance for just $15. That’s a $5 savings! Get them for your family or give them as a holiday gift! Limit of four 4-packs per person. No other discounts apply. Dickens’ Christmas Towne opens in November. Purchase tickets at Nauticus.org/dickens2017.
Saturday, July 15, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday – Sunday, Times vary.
Guided Engine Room Tours. Explore the fascinating multi-levels of propulsion machinery space during this 90-minute tour, now featuring exciting new multimedia that brings this compartment to life. Must be able to climb steep ladders and tolerate close spaces. $20 per person. No advance purchase required.
3D MOVIES
Jean-Michel Cousteau’s SECRET OCEAN IN 3D. Narrated by renowned oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, this breakthrough movie uncovers a secret world within the ocean that is perhaps the biggest story of all – that the smallest life in the sea is the mightiest force on which we all depend.
SAIL NAUTICUS SUMMER CAMPS
Sail Quest Jr. (ages 8-11). Same as Sail Quest camp. See description above.
July 10-14; July 17-21; July 24-28.
Nauticus & the Battleship Wisconsin, located on the downtown Norfolk waterfront, explores the nautical, naval and natural wonders of our waters. Nauticus features hands-on exhibits, aquaria, 3D films, the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, and the Battleship Wisconsin (BB64), one of four Iowa-class ships—the largest and last battleships built by the U.S. Navy. A Stewards of the Sea” exhibit explores the Navy’s environmental efforts. Seasonal hours. Visit www.nauticus.org.
Location: Nauticus is located in Norfolk, Virginia, 20 minutes west of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, via 264W, and 40 minutes east of Colonial Williamsburg via I-64 to 264W. Follow I-64 to 264W. Take the Waterside Drive exit (Exit 9) and follow approximately ½ mile. Nauticus & the Battleship Wisconsin will be on your left.
Nauticus admission includes the museum, access to the Battleship Wisconsin’s outer decks and some interior spaces. Guided tours are available below decks for an additional fee.
Hours of Operation: Memorial Day – Labor Day, daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Labor Day – Memorial Day Closed Monday; Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday Noon – 5 –p.m.
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