Hours & Tickets
Pardon Our Dust! Select exhibit galleries are currently closed to the public as we renovate the building as part of the Reimagine Nauticus campaign. Stay updated on the Reimagine Nauticus construction plans and new exhibit openings here.
Please note: After Labor Day, Nauticus will be closed on Mondays.
Admission Prices
Adult
Ages 13+
$17.95
Child
Ages 3-12
$14.00
infant
Ages 0-2
Free, but a reserved ticket is required.
Enjoy FREE unlimited admission every day as a Nauticus member!
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Member Admission
Members receive FREE admission year round! Not a member? Sign up today!
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Military Discount
Nauticus offers a military discount of $3.00 off to active duty service members, veterans, and their spouses.
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Group Rates
Special rates are available for groups of 15 or more.
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Snap EBT/Medicaid
Admission is $3.00 per person, up to four people in party. Offers only valid at front desk with SNAP EBT/VA Medicaid card with valid photo ID. Special events not included.
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Teacher Discount
Virginia and North Carolina licensed teachers may bring their valid ID to the Nauticus admissions desk for one (1) free adult admission into Nauticus & the Battleship Wisconsin.
Guided Tours
Take a deeper look into the Battleship Wisconsin with a guided-tour! Our experts will show you areas not open to the public and share the stories of the WisKy. Each participant must also purchase an admission ticket to participate in the tour. Limited spaces are available and there are multiple tours each day. Tours can be purchased online or at the Front Admissions Desk.
GUIDED COMMAND AND CONTROL TOUR
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.
Each participant must also purchase an admission ticket to participate in the tour. 90 Minutes Long.
GUIDED LIFE IN THE ENGINE ROOM TOUR
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!
Each participant must also purchase an admission ticket to participate in the tour. 60 Minutes Long.
VIP Battleship experience
Experience an exclusive guided tour hosted by our Battleship Operations Manager (& Desert Shield/Desert Storm Veteran of the Wisconsin), Keith Nitka, as he takes you on an in-depth exploration of the Wisconsin touring spaces not accessible on any other tour.
This experience is $80 per person and that price includes general admission to Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin. 80 Minutes Long.
Charitable Donations
Nauticus is pleased to support our local community by considering all charitable donation requests from qualified nonprofit organizations in the Hampton Roads area. To learn more or to apply, please click here.