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October 22 5:30 PM - 8 PM

Nauticus After Dark: Books and BOOs

Get spooky at Nauticus After Dark: Books & BOOs, an exclusive 21+ Halloween event! Enjoy local book vendors, festive bites and drinks, after-hours exploration, and a costume contest! Get 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, Films Cities of the Future
Daily  |  Varies
Special Events Winterfest
Select Nights  |  Select Times
Members Nauticus Member Appreciation Month
September 1-30  |  10AM
Daily Programs Exploring Fossils
September 30  |  12:30 PM
Daily Programs Underwater Mapping
October 1  |  10:30AM
Daily Programs Abandon Ship
October 1  |  12:30 PM
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