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Nauticus After Dark

Brackets & Brews


Join us on Thursday, March 21st from 6 PM – 9 PM for a night filled with slam dunks and cold beer! You won't want to miss this evening of some hoops, tasty concession food and so much more.

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Maritime Discovery Center

Nauticus is uniquely located along the waterfront in downtown, Norfolk, Virginia, offering a unique form of experiential learning for all ages. Through interactive exhibits and STEM to STERN programming, Nauticus uses the museum, Battleship Wisconsin, sailing center, and Schooner Virginia to tell the story of the maritime environment, industry, and the military.

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Explore interactive and engaging exhibits that tell the maritime of the maritime industry.
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Battleship Wisconsin

Explore the last battleship ever built by the United States Navy.
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Sail Nauticus

Our sailing center is committed to inspiring our community.
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Cruise Norfolk

Home to Virginia's only cruise ship program.
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Upcoming Events

Daily Programs, Films Backyard Wilderness
Daily  |   Select Times
Daily Programs, Films Ancient Caves
Daily  |   Select Times
Daily Programs Signal Flags
March 19  |   1:30 PM
Daily Programs Abandon Ship
March 20  |   2 PM
Special Events Nauticus After Dark
March 21  |   6 PM
Daily Programs Signal Lights
March 21  |   2 PM
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