- Outside
- Floor 1
- Floor 2
- Floor 3
Map Key
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PORT OF VIRGINIA
NAVY/FIRE
USCG Station Portsmouth
Gilco
Crofton Industries
NAVY
Floor 1
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Information Desk
Gift Shop
Café
Floor 2
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Hampton Roads Naval Museum
Battleship Wisconsin
Conference Room
Floor 3 - Front
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Aquaticus
Aquarium
Norfolk in Time
The Brock Theater
Aquaticus
Aquarium
Norfolk in Time
Schedule of Events
- Storytime with Author Kelli Royals
Willow Discovers Welding
Time: 11:30 AM - Storytime with Author Kelli Royals
Willow Discovers Welding
Time: 12:30 PM - Storytime with Author Kelli Royals
Willow Discovers Welding
Time: 2:30 PM - Storytime with Author Kelli Royals
Willow Discovers Welding
Time: 3:30 PM
The Brock Theater
Short Film:
Nautical By Nature: Exploring the Lifeblood of Hampton Roads’ Maritime Industry
Time: Every 10 Minutes
Floor 3 - Back
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Design, Build, Sail!
Our Port
The Lab
Shipshape Showdown
Heart of The Navy
Design, Build, Sail!
Our Port
The Lab
Shipshape Showdown
Schedule of Events
- ED Talk: Dr. Jenette Davis “Dr. Ocean” | Science is Everywhere; Science is for Everyone: The Art of Storytelling
Time: 12:00 AM - ED Talk: Capt. Peggy Britton, USCG | From Storms to Security Threats: Your Coast Guard’s Role in Protecting the Maritime Environment
Time: 1:00 PM - ED Talk: Rachel Upshaw, Capes Shipping Agency | Port Agency – Your Voice in the Port
Time: 2:00 PM - ED Talk: Carl Dorsey, Colonna’s Shipyard | Fixing Ships & Making Waves: Careers that Keep Ships Moving
Time: 3:00 PM
Heart of The Navy
Schedule of Events
| Time | Program Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Doors Open | Main Entrance |
| 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 3:30 PM | Battleship 101 Tour | Battleship Wisconsin |
| 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM | Life in the Engine Room Tour | Battleship Wisconsin |
| 1:00 PM | VIP Battleship Experience | Battleship Wisconsin |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Schooner Virginia Deck Tours | Schooner Virginia |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Coloring Zone featuring FREE coloring book | Creative Cove |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Sailing Workshop | Sail Nauticus Marina |
| 10:00–11:00 AM & 2:00–3:00 PM | NCIS agents | The NCIS Room on Battleship Wisconsin |
Community Partners
Hampton Roads Maritime Training System
Hampton Roads Maritime Training System
Promotional Table
Learn more about the HRMTS training and career opportunities offered by the Regional Maritime Training System.
Colonna’s Shipyard
Colonna’s Shipyard
Ship Coatings Station
Participants will apply different coats of paint to small steel shims, demonstrating how various coatings are applied to marine ships and emphasizing the importance of corrosion control in the shipyard industry.
The Hampton Roads Workforce Council
The Hampton Roads Workforce Council
Workforce Activity Booth
Explore career pathways and workforce resources, with the opportunity to participate in an interactive foil boat challenge.
QED Systems Inc.
QED Systems Inc.
Engineering & Welding Experience
Discover maritime engineering through informational materials, a welding simulator, and interactive electrical demonstrations.
Virginia Digital Maritime Center (ODU)
Virginia Digital Maritime Center (ODU)
AquaTrak Sphero Challenge
Students will design an attachment for a Sphero Bolt to carry a load across the AquaTrak. They’ll test their designs to see if they can transport the load without taking on water or losing it. Additional tabletop activities may also be available.
Auxiliary Systems, Inc.
Auxiliary Systems, Inc.
Promotional Table
Learn about maritime ship repair through informational materials, company insights, and take-home resources.
Advanced Technology Institute
Advanced Technology Institute
Interactive Welding Experience
Discover maritime welding technology through curriculum information, welding samples, and an interactive welding display.
Fairlead
Fairlead
Welding Careers & Technology Display
Explore maritime welding careers through video displays and engagement with welders and test coordinators.
East Coast Repair & Fabrication
East Coast Repair & Fabrication
Ship Repair Trivia Challenge
Test your knowledge of the ship repair industry with a fun and interactive spin-the-wheel trivia game.
Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & EMS
Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & EMS
Outdoor Display Exploration
Explore the Navy Region’s Mid-Atlantic Fire & EMS equipment and visit their booth for hiring information. dramatic oil-and-water spill demonstration.
Crofton
Crofton
Outdoor Display Exploration
See the Crofton crane up close and in person in the Nauticus front loop.
Glico Trucking with Port of Virginia
Glico Trucking with Port of Virginia
Outdoor Display Exploration
View and interact with the show truck and container for the Port of Virginia.
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Table Display
Discover careers in federal law enforcement and learn how NCIS supports naval operations worldwide.
NOAA, Office of Coast Survey
NOAA, Office of Coast Survey
Table Display
Explore careers with NOAA while learning how we map the seafloor and create nautical charts through interactive activities.
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
Table Display
Learn about ODU’s maritime and STEM programs and connect with pathways to future careers.
Port of Virginia Maritime Incident Response Team
Port of Virginia Maritime Incident Response Team
Outdoor Display Exploration
View and interact with the Port of Virginia’s Maritime Incident Response Team Truck.
Schooner Virginia
Schooner Virginia
Outdoor Display Exploration
FREE deck tours available behind Nauticus from 10AM – 4PM.
Tidewater Community College
Tidewater Community College
Skilled Trades Academy – Electrical / HVACR Simulator
Step into the world of skilled trades with hands-on electrical and HVACR simulator experiences.
US Coast Guard
US Coast Guard
Outdoor Display Exploration
Check out the US Coast Guard’s 29ft small boat.
US Navy
US Navy
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Six
Check out this outdoor display and demonstration!
Virginia Ship Repair Association
Virginia Ship Repair Association
Table Display
Learn about the Virginia Ship Repair Association at Weld It, Build It, Sail It!
Virginia Digital Maritime Center (ODU)
Virginia Digital Maritime Center (ODU)
AquaTrak Sphero Challenge
Students will design an attachment for a Sphero Bolt to carry a load across the AquaTrak. They’ll test their designs to see if they can transport the load without taking on water or losing it. Additional tabletop activities may also be available.