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Nauticus, Norfolk, VA

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Nauticus

A maritime science center and museum on Norfolk's downtown waterfront, home to the Battleship Wisconsin.

One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510 · Norfolk, VA

About Nauticus

Nauticus is a maritime-themed science center and museum on the downtown waterfront in Norfolk, Virginia. Its interactive exhibits and STEM programming cover the maritime environment, industry, and military history. The site includes the museum, the Battleship Wisconsin, a sailing center, and the Schooner Virginia. Visitors can also take guided tours of the battleship's restricted areas, and the Cruise Norfolk program operates from the same waterfront.

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