Battleship Wisconsin Tours

Experience an exclusive behind the scenes guided tour of the Wisconsin taking you places not available on any other tour or the general public routes. Tour concludes with a visit to the top of the ship offering breathtaking, panoramic views of the Elizabeth River, nearby naval shipyards, and the city of Norfolk. 

This is a 90-min experience, and ticket price includes access to all Nauticus & Battleship exhibits for exploration before or after your tour. The tour requires climbing up 11 levels (floors) and entering tight spaces. The tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible, and handbags/backpacks are not recommended. Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.

$100 a person
Recommended for ages 8 and up. Tour offered on the first Thursday and third Saturday of every month.

Explore the areas of Battleship Wisconsin with a historical interpreter and learn how the Battleship was commanded and would fight in the control areas of the ship including the Captain’s Cabin, Pilot House, and Combat Engagement Center.

This guided tour is 90 minutes in length and includes areas only accessible with a guide. The tour requires climbing up 4 levels (floors) and entering tight spaces. The tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible, and handbags/backpacks are not recommended. Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Each participant must also purchase an admission ticket to participate in the tour. Please verify that your general admission tickets and your tour tickets are for the same date. If not, please let Admissions know so the dates can be corrected.

$20 per person

Tour Times Below:

Tuesday – Saturday: 10:30 AM, 12:15 PM and 2 PM

Sunday: 12:15 PM and 2 PM

Please note that Command and Control Tour Times will be 11AM, 1PM, 3PM after Jan. 1, 2025.

You must purchase General Admission Tickets with book tours.

Presented by Connie and Marc Jacobson

This fascinating tour takes visitors seven “decks” (aka floors) down in the depths of the Battleship Wisconsin, where they’ll learn exactly what was required to power this massive City at Sea. See up close, never-before-open-to-the-public engine room spaces aboard the Battleship Wisconsin! 

This guided tour is 60 minutes in length and includes areas only accessible with a guide. The tour requires climbing levels (floors) and entering tight spaces. The tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible, and handbags/backpacks are not recommended. Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Each participant must also purchase an admission ticket to participate in the tour. Please verify that your general admission tickets and your tour tickets are for the same date. If not, please let Admissions know so the dates can be corrected.

$20 per person

Tour Times Below:

Tuesday – Saturday: 11 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM

Sunday: 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM

Please note that Life in the Engine Room Tour Times will be 11:30AM, 1:30PM, 3:30PM after Jan. 1, 2025.

You must purchase General Admission Tickets to book tours.