Curate a Birthday Party as Epic as Your Kid
Celebrate with hands-on discovery, waterfront views, and all-day adventure at Nauticus—plus full access to the museum and the historic Battleship Wisconsin. Choose from three party experiences designed to fit your vibe (and your guest list), then add on a party-friendly menu through Anchor & Spoon to make it effortless from start to finish.
Booking is simple: Select your package and reserve online, or call 757-664-1074 for help.
Plan ahead: Parties can be booked up to 6 months in advance and must be reserved at least 2 weeks before your celebration—dates go fast!
Birthday Party Packages
Discovery Party
$360 (10% off for members)
-1 hour reserved space at Anchor & Spoon café located on 1st floor of Nauticus
-All day, full access to the museum and Battleship
-Available times Friday-Sunday:
10:00am-11:00am
12:00pm-1:00pm
2:00pm-3:00pm
-10% off in gift shop
*Food and beverage add-on must be included to secure this space.
Adventure Party
$510 (10% off for members)
-90-minute private reserved party room located on the 3rd floor of Nauticus
-All day full access to the museum and Battleship
-Available times Friday-Sunday:
10:00am-11:30am
12:00pm-1:30pm
2:00pm-3:30pm
-15% discount at gift shop
-Fee covers a maximum of up to 30 guests*
Observation Deck Party
$700 ($50 off for members)
-90-minute private outdoor space overlooking the Battleship Wisconsin.
-Gift for birthday child
-All day full access to the museum and Battleship
-Available times Friday-Sunday:
10:00am-11:30am
12:00pm-1:30pm
2:00pm-3:30pm
-15% discount at gift shop
-Fee covers a maximum of 30 guests
Outside food and beverages are allowed in this space
Before Your Book: The Need-to-Knows
Payment & confirmation
All reservations must be paid in full at the time of booking. Once confirmed, you’ll receive a confirmation letter with all the details.
Cancellation policy
Cancel within 10 days: 50% refund or reschedule within 6 months (based on availability)
Cancel 10+ days before your party: full refund
Food and beverages are an add-on through Anchor & Spoon (view menu and pricing here).
No outside food or drink is permitted for indoor packages (Adventure and Discovery Packages). You must use Anchor & Spoon options.
You may bring a celebration cake or cupcakes.
No ice cream cakes or items requiring refrigeration/heating (no appliances provided).
*Post event clean-up is required by the host. The host will be responsible for restoring the space to its original condition.
You may arrive 30 minutes early, and a Nauticus staff member will meet you and guide you to your party space.
To protect our museum spaces, decorations must be simple and low-impact. Not permitted: balloons, glitter, confetti, styrofoam, skates, scooters, stickers, poppers, pinatas, or hanging items
No taping/hanging décor on interior walls for Options #1 & #2.
For safety, no grills, burners, or sternos in the outdoor space (Option #3).
Interested in adding additional guests for a discount rate? Please let us know during booking!
Maximum capacity includes all guests, including the guest of honor. Holidays, special events, and blackout dates may affect availability. No additional membership discounts/perks apply beyond what’s listed in each package.