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Book tickets about a week in advance as they tend to sell out. If taking multiple guided tours (like Engine Room and Command & Control), request adequate time between tours rather than back-to-back scheduling to fully experience each section.
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the knowledgeable volunteer and staff guides on the USS Wisconsin battleship. They are passionate about naval history and provide enhanced context that significantly improves the educational experience beyond self-guided exploration.
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The two-for-one value of admission (museum plus USS Wisconsin battleship tour) makes this an excellent attraction for all ages. Interactive, hands-on exhibits throughout both spaces appeal to families with children of varying ages.
About Nauticus
Large maritime museum with a battleship. Waterfront maritime museum with science exhibits, an aquarium & a historic battleship.
What visitors say
The battleship USS Wisconsin was fantastic. We explored the ship for over two hours and were moving at a pretty steady pace — you could easily spend half a day here exploring - not to mention the museum. There are so many hands on…
Had a wonderful day! Booked two tours Engine Room and Command and control our only complaint is they booked them back to back so we missed out on the last part of first tour and the beginning of the second tour a little time lapse…
The Nauticus was fun for all ages. Very interactive! The Wisconsin was also really interesting to tour. Staff at both were friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable, and into their jobs. The two experiences (museum and ship) for the price…
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Did You Know?
- USS Wisconsin battleship can be explored for several hours, with visitors able to spend half a day or more touring the ship alongside the museum exhibits
- Nauticus offers dual experiences - both an interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits and a historic battleship tour - included in a single admission price
- The attraction features a waterfront maritime museum combined with an aquarium, making it a comprehensive maritime education center
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