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 BBQ and Pelican Pizza from 12 PM – 3 PM for some delicious treats!
📅 Hours:
Saturday, Nov. 9: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, Nov. 10: 12 PM – 5 PM
🎟 Tickets:
$5 in advance
$10 walk-up (day of)
Newly Opened Exhibits and Spaces:
The Goode Atrium
Design, Build, Sail!
Our Port
Veolia 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.
