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Museums Nauticus

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  • Address
    1 Waterside Drive
    Norfolk, VA 23510
  • Phone
    800-664-1080
    757-664-1000
  • City
    Norfolk
    Locality
    Norfolk City
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Nauticus, a maritime science museum, celebrates the economic, naval, and natural power of the sea. It features hands-on exhibits, wide-screen high-definition films, theaters with live actors, shark touch, and national-caliber traveling exhibits.

Nauticus is also home to the Battleship Wisconsin, the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Sail Nauticus community sailing center,the harbor tour boat Victory Rover, and Virginia’s only passenger ship port—the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center.

Hours of operation: Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon – 5 p.m. Nauticus is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas.

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Coastal Virginia - Hampton Roads

Last Updated: 09/14/2020

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