Reimagine Grand Opening
Saturday, November 9, 2024 - Sunday, November 10, 2024 | 10 AM
Reimagine Nauticus Grand Opening
Be the first to experience the newly transformed Nauticus during our Grand Opening Weekend on November 9 & 10. Discover exciting new exhibits, interactive displays, and an all-new visitor entry experience. Plus, don’t miss the pop-ups on Saturday by It Can Be Coffee and Os Donuts from 10 AM – 1 PM, and Cast Iron Catering Co. and Pelican Pizza from 12 PM – 3 PM for some delicious treats!
📅 Hours:
🎟 Tickets:
- $5 in advance
- $10 walk-up (day of)
Newly Opened Exhibits and Spaces:
- The Goode Atrium
- Design, Build, Sail!
- Our Port
- Veolia, Virginia Ship Repair and ODU’s School of Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime Ops will be present in the Our Port exhibit.
- The Lab
- Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy (CASE) at James Madison University will host an exciting hands-on activity in The Lab on November 9 and 10, where participants can design and test their own wind turbine blades in the KidWind wind tunnel, while learning about the importance of sustainable energy through interactive experiences.
- Heart of the Navy
- Aquaticus
- Norfolk in Time
And special for grand opening weekend, Dinosaurs of Antartica will be playing in the Brock Theater, every hour on the hour! Join us for a show time at 11AM, 12PM, 2PM, 3PM, or 4PM!
Don’t miss this incredible celebration of innovation, history, and maritime exploration.