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• Tickets are valid only for the date and time selected at purchase.
• Please arrive no earlier than your selected entry time. Due to capacity limits, early entry will not be granted before your timeslot. 
• Non-refundable and non-transferable (rain or shine event).

Military Discount

As our way of saying thank you for your service, active-duty military, veterans, and military dependents receive $2 OFF each ticket.

Important:

• Valid military ID is required upon arrival.
• If ID is not presented, you will be charged the difference to upgrade to a full-priced ticket

Nauticus Member Discount

Members receive our best discount—$5 OFF each ticket!

• Discount applies to the number of tickets included in your membership level (e.g., Nauticus 2 = 2 discounted tickets).
• Member discount cannot be combined with Military or Group ticket discounts.
• Must be signed in for the discount to apply at checkout.

Perfect for anyone new to sailing or rediscovering sailing! Enjoy a two-hour introduction to sailing on the Elizabeth River. Up to three participants will learn from a Sail Nauticus instructor how to harness the wind and navigate the boat in one of our Harbor 20 sailboats. For more details, click here.

First Sail Tickets:
 Please bring your e-ticket(s) on your mobile device or in print form on your specified date.

Upon purchase you will receive two emails, first email will confirm your purchase, second email will contain your e-ticket.

We will make every attempt to reschedule your experience. However, if you need to cancel or reschedule for any reason, changes are subject to a $25 processing fee.

Refunds will be made according to the timeline below:

• Cancellations made more than 4 weeks in advance of the scheduled start date of your sailing experience are entitled to a full refund minus the $25 processing fee.
• Cancellations made less than 4 weeks and more than 1 week in advance of the scheduled start date are entitled to a 50% refund of the program fee minus the $25 processing fee.
• Cancellations made less than 1 week in advance of the scheduled start date are non-refundable.

No refunds or discounts will be made for missed classes, vacation days or dismissal from the program.

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Your ticket is only valid for September 17, 2025. The museum is open from 10am-5pm.

Please see our website for closures or changes to hours.

Your general admission ticket includes access to all exhibits in the Discovery Center and a self-guided tour on board the Battleship Wisconsin. Your ticket is valid all day for your specific date only. If you need to change the date, please select "Other dates..." above.

Guided Battleship tours are available every day as an additional purchase. To learn about our tour offerings and book visit Battleship Wisconsin Tours.

Note: Tickets are non-refundable 

Nauticus Members enjoy free admission all year! To learn more about our membership perks or to become a member, click here.

If you are already a member, sign into your account to reserve your free tickets.

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Offered twice a month, Toddler Time provides a fun and education experience to engage young minds. 

The ticket price includes access to Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin after the program.

Please note:

• Every individual needs a ticket, even child 2 & under.
• Tickets are only valid for your specified date. If you need a different date, please select "Other dates.." above.
• Additional tours are available as add-ons. After adding the program to your cart, select "add-on" at the top right.
• Tickets are non-refundable.

Nauticus Members enjoy Toddler Time for free! To learn more about our membership perks or to become a member, click here.

If you are already a member, sign into your account to reserve your discounted tickets.

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Nauticus After Dark is a special themed evening series exclusively for adults 21+.

Please note:

• All ticket holders must be 21+. Valid ID will be checked upon arrival.
• Tickets are only valid for your specified date.
• Tickets are non-refundable.

Nauticus Members enjoy discounted tickets to Nauticus After Dark. To learn more about our membership perks or to become a member, click here.

If you are already a member, sign into your account to reserve your discounted tickets.

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General Admission is included in this bundle.

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The VIP Experience is 90 minutes in length and includes areas only accessible with a guide, including the Captain's Cabin and bridge, as you travel up to the 08 level. The ticket price includes access to all Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin exhibits for exploration before or after your guided experience.

Please note:
- The experience is not wheelchair or stroller accessible and requires climbing ladders and entering tight spaces.
- Recommended for ages 13 and up.
- Closed toe, comfortable shoes recommended.
- Tickets are non-refundable. 

Experience is limited to a minimum of 2 people and max of 10 participants. If you have a group larger than 10, please contact our group sales manager to discuss at Groups@nauticus.org or (757) 664-1034.

Nauticus Members receive $20 off VIP Battleship Experience! To learn more about our membership perks or to become a member, click here.

If you are already a member, sign into your account to reserve your discounted tickets.

All ages are welcome!

Let your campers showcase their newly acquired sailing skills as you sail with an experienced skipper. Make new memories and enjoy downtown Norfolk from a new perspective. 

This adventure is offered at a discounted rate for registered camper's families only. 

Price includes Harbor 20s boat rental for up to 4 people. 

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Celebrate the start of the season with us! As a thank-you for your support, Nauticus members receive complimentary tickets to Opening Night of Winterfest on the Wisconsin. Enjoy two million dazzling lights, live entertainment, and the all-new Kingdom of the Snow Queen experience.

Please Read Prior to Reserving Tickets

• Tickets are valid only for the date and time selected at registration.
• Please arrive no earlier than your selected entry time. Due to capacity limits, early entry will not be granted before your timeslot. 
• Must be signed in for the discount to apply at checkout.
• Discount applies to the number of tickets included in your membership level (e.g., Nauticus 2 = 2 discounted tickets).
• Non-refundable and non-transferable (rain or shine event).

Nauticus General Admission: Includes all-day access to Nauticus' third floor exhibits and daily films in the Brock Theater, as well as the Battleship Wisconsin. 

Ticket Reservations: Hermitage Museum members receive up to 6 FREE general admission tickets per day as part of our Member Swap.

To Reserve:
1. Add general admission tickets (below) to your cart.
2. Enter promo code HERMITAGESWAP at checkout.
3. Any additional tickets beyond the six will be charged at regular price.

Important:
*If the promo code does not work, daily capacity has been reached. Please select a different date.
*Walk-up visitors without reserved tickets will be charged standard admission rates.

Day Of Your Visit:
- Please bring your e-ticket(s) on your mobile device or printed out.
- Your Hermitage membership card and a valid photo ID are required for check-in.
- The ticket system defaults to our opening time, but you may arrive at any time during operating hours on your selected date.

Please Note:
- General Admission tickets are valid only on the date selected.
- Additional tours are available as add-ons to your purchase here.
- If your desired date is unavailable, it means all admission tickets for that day have been reserved. We encourage you to select another visit date.

Descend seven decks below the main deck for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Battleship Wisconsin. Explore the ship’s fire room, walk along Broadway, and experience the machinery that kept one of the Navy’s largest battleships in motion. This exclusive tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and includes areas only accessible with a guide. You can purchase this tour individually here.