BB-64 Birthday Party

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• Saturday, Apr 12, 2025  10am - 5pm

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Battleship Wisconsin’s 81st Birthday Celebration

Join Nauticus as they 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 the 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 by Vintage Barber Company—just like they did aboard the Wisconsin!

🔹 New Spaces Available – NCIS Room
🕛 Start Time: 10AM – 5PM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Step into the NEW NCIS room opened in honor of the Battleship’s anniversary and speak with active duty NCIS agents!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 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 & 1:30 PM | 🎟️ $15 (members) / $35 (non-members)

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

Event Details
LOCATION
BB-64

TIME
10 AM - 5 PM

PRICE
Pricing Varies

CONTACT
Guest Services
757-664-1000
info@nauticus.org