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Nauticus August Events Calendar

June 22, 2017

August Events Calendar

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, August 19, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday – Sunday, Times vary.

Escape Ship: Captain’s Challenge. One room. One solution. You’ve only got 60 minutes to solve this exciting challenge and escape the Captain’s Cabin of the Battleship Wisconsin. Move fast—the clock is ticking! $20 per person.  Group rates available. Advance reservations are required and may be booked at http://nauticus.org/escapeship. This experience is recommended for ages 14 and up. 

Daily, Times vary.

NEW! Daily, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. (24 minutes).

All camps run Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $250/child. Details at http://sailnauticus.org/kids-programs/summer-camp

July 31-August 4; August 7-11.
Sail Quest (ages 12-15).
This hands-on sailing and maritime science camp teaches the basics of sailing a small keelboat, including boat rigging, water safety, confidence and teamwork.

July 31-August 4; August 7-11.



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. 

Find us on Face book! http://www.facebook.com/nauticus and http://www.facebook.com/USS Wisconsin. You can also follow us at Twitter @NauticusNorfolk.