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Thursday, March 6 | 6-9PM

Nauticus After Dark

Join us for a vibrant 21+ evening celebrating Mardi Gras with a twist at the first Nauticus After Dark of 2025! Explore our exciting new exhibits after hours while indulging in the festive spirit of the Big Easy. Purchase Tickets
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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 Dinosaurs of Antarctica
Daily  |   11 AM & 2 PM
Members YMCA Member Swap
February 5 - March 5  |  
Daily Programs Smell Like A Sturgeon
February 22  |   10AM
Daily Programs Rope Making
February 22  |   2PM
Special Events Toddler Time
February 22  |   9:30 AM
Daily Programs Sound Phones
February 23  |   1PM
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