Whether you are a person that loves the sea or not, the Nauticus is a great place to learn and have fun. However, the Nauticus is located in Norfolk, VA.
Despite of what many people think, the Nauticus is not only for adults; but for everybody of any age. In fact, there are many exhibits and shows for young children, as well. The main purpose of Nauticus is to inspire and educate people while having engaging and interactive experiences that celebrate our connection with the marine world. Therefore, the Nauticus is a museum that is contemporary styled along with using natural settings from the Norfolk's harbor in order to showcase the maritime commerce and also the world's largest Navy.
While visiting the Nauticus, there will be absolutely no one that is bored. In fact, there are so many different and exciting things that most people are not able to see or do all of the activities that are available. In fact, the Nauticus has many hands-on exhibits next to the permanent exhibits. Also the Nauticus has changing exhibits, the Battleship Wisconsin, and many large format films that show our connection to the maritime world. Some of the permanent exhibits that are on display are the 1907: The Jamestown Exposition and Launching of the Steel Navy, Secrets of the Deep (where you get to learn about NOAA's underwater parks), Shark Touch (where you get to actually touch sharks in the shark lagoon), and also many other great exhibits.
When going to view the Nauticus, you may purchase tickets in a couple different ways; in fact, there are several different packages available. Along with tickets, the Nauticus has many other features as well. Some of the many features that will help make your visit successful are they are handicapped accessible, they have a great café that serves a variety of food, and also has many other amenities. No matter what they have to offer, it will be a sure thing that everyone will have fun.
