Nauticus
Category: Museums & Historic Homes
Address
1 Waterside Dr
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-664-1000
Details
Downtown Norfolk Council Member

Nauticus is uniquely located along the waterfront in downtown, Norfolk, offering a unique form of experiential learning for all ages. Through interactive exhibits and STEM to Stern programming, Nauticus uses the museum, Battleship Wisconsin, sailing center, and Schooner Virginia to tell the story of the maritime environment, industry, and the military.
Hours
Memorial Day-Labor Day: Mon-Sat, 10:00am-5:00pm; Sun, Noon-5:00pm; Rest of the year: Tue-Sat, 10:00am-5:00pm; Sun, Noon-5:00pm.
Upcoming Events
- EdTalk: Profiles of Visionaries -- America’s First Aircraft Carrier
Thursday, Jul 10, 2025 12pm - 1pm

Nearby Dining
- Todd Jurich's Bistro150 West Main St (543 feet SE)
- Town Point Club101 West Main St (615 feet SE)
- Cafe Crema101 West Main Street (670 feet SE)
- Harbor Club333 Waterside Drive, Suite 200 (712 feet SE)
Nearby Shopping
- The Banana Pier Gift Shop at NauticusOne Waterside Dr (121 feet SE)
- Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Store143 B Granby Street (810 feet E)
- Selden Optometry209 Granby St (827 feet E)
- Vino Culture Wine Shop130 Granby Street (839 feet E)
Nearby Attractions
- Sail Nauticus1 Waterside Dr (44 feet W)
- Battleship Wisconsin1 Waterside Dr (118 feet SE)
- The Homecoming Town Point Park (319 feet SE)
- Hampton Roads Naval Museum1 Waterside Dr (351 feet SE)
Nearby Parking Garages & Surface Lots
- Town Point Garage110 West Main St (579 feet SE)
- West Plume Street Garage135 West Plume St (593 feet E)
- Boush Street Garage112 W. City Hall Ave. (802 feet NE)
- Garage at The Main Hotel100 East Main St (949 feet E)