Battleship Wisconsin's 81st Birthday

Date and Time

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 10am - 5pm

Location

Nauticus
1 Waterside Dr

Details

Battleship Wisconsin’s 81st Birthday Celebration

Join us as we celebrate 81 years of history aboard the mighty Battleship Wisconsin! Enjoy special activities, exclusive tours, and hands-on experiences in honor of this iconic vessel.

📅 Saturday, April 12 | 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Nauticus | Norfolk, VA

🎟️ Special Programs & Events
🔹 VIP Experience (90 min)
Experience an exclusive, in-depth tour of one of the most historic battleships ever built!
🕛 Times: 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM | 🎟️ $100/person | Up to 8 participants per tour

🔹 Command & Control Tour (90 min)
Discover the inner workings of the ship’s command and control operations.
🕛 Start Time: 12:30 PM | 🎟️ $20/person | Up to 20 participants per tour

🔹 Turret Talk (30 min) – Sneak Peek!
Get an insider’s preview of our soon-to-launch Turret Tour and learn how these powerful weapons operated!
🕛 Times: 11 AM & 3 PM | 🎟️ Free!
📍 Location: Captain’s Porch by Turret 2

🔹 Main Deck Tour (45 min)
A great option for families! This wheelchair- and stroller-accessible tour covers key areas of the main deck, including the fo’c’sle (forecastle), midship, and aft.
🕛 Times: 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM | 🎟️ $5 per person | Up to 30 people per tour
📍 Starts at Turret 1

🔹 🍦 Ice Cream! The Navy’s Secret Weapon
🕛 Start Time: 12:30 PM | 🎟️ $15 (members) / $35 (non-members) | Up to 15 participants
🍨 Your ticket includes a hands-on ice cream-making session, a private tour of the Battleship Wisconsin’s ice cream shop, and full access to Nauticus & the ship!

🔹 ✁ Hair Cuts in the BB-64 Barber Shop
🕛 Start Time: 11:00 AM-2PM | 🎟️ Donation based
✁ Step into the BB-64 Barber Shop and experience a sailor’s trim firsthand—just like they did aboard the Wisconsin!

Hair cuts in the BB-64 Barber shop from 11AM – 2PM by Vintage Barber Company

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All participants under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

🔹 ♟️ Chess Workshop
Test your strategic skills aboard the Wisconsin in this engaging chess workshop with guest instructors. Learn more here!
Beginner session: 11 AM | Intermediate session: 2 PM
⏰ Times: 11 AM & 2 PM | 🎟️ $15 (members) / $35 (non-members)

Don’t miss this one-day celebration filled with history, family fun, and exclusive experiences. Purchase your tickets now! 🚢🎉