Hampton Roads, VA

Region: Tidewater and Hampton Roads
Locality: Norfolk City

Nauticus, the National Maritime Center
1 Waterside Drive Suite 248
Norfolk, VA 23510

One of ten museums operated by the U.S. Navy, the Hampton Roads Naval Museum in Norfolk introduces guests to over 225 years of naval activity in and around the great harbor of Hampton Roads, Virginia. Over fifty exhibits cover historic U.S. Naval events such as the Battle Off the Virginia Capes, the battle of the ironclads Monitor and Merrimac, the Atlantic Navy in World War II and much more. The museum’s trademark artifact, USS Wisconsin, is also open to visitors free of charge. While onboard, visitors will get a first-rate experience of what it was like to be a sailor aboard an Iowa-class battleship. The battleship’s signature exhibit, “Wisky Walk: 50 Years of Service” provides an in depth overview of BB-64’s proud history. The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is located on the second floor of Nauticus, the National Maritime Center.

Hours:
Opens: 10:00 AM
Closes: 5:00 PM

Admission Fee: Free

Children Welcome

Telephone:
Museum: (757) 322-2987
Special Events: (757) 322-2992
Media Inquiries: (757) 322-2986
Fax: (757) 445-1867

Email:
susanne.greene.ctr@navy.mil