NAUTICUS, THE NATIONAL MARITIME CENTER
757-664-1000 Toll-Free: 800-664-1080
One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510 www.nauticus.org
I-64, to I-264 West to downtown, take Waterside Drive Exit.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Nauticus is a fun and exciting interactive science center with a maritime theme and features more than 150 exhibits including computer and video interactives, giant screen films, exotic aquaria, touch pools and shark petting, and the USS Wisconsin, a retired Navy battleship.
Interactive science and technology center exploring the power of the sea, featuring interactive exhibits, films on a giant screen, exotic aquaria, touch pools, shark touching, and traveling exhibits. Nauticus is also home to the Battleship Wisconsin, the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.
PARKING: 5 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: Ramps and aisles with no steep grades.
ENTRANCE: In front of building. Handrails on left and right. Ramps provided. Glass entry doors, 42 in. wide, open out with clearly marked bar handle 40 in. above floor. Steps in lobby, located throughout. Handrails.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors. Doors 36 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 33 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 10 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 34 in, pipes wrapped. Accessible stall checked for obstructions. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women. Unisex and/or companion assisted rest room available at the public rest room.
ELEVATOR: Wheelchair accessible elevator with sound indicator. Interior of car is 80 in. by 65 in.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone. Amplified phone.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there are amplified audio units in Nauticus Theater. Signing interpreters are available with advance notice. Movie scripts available.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are hands-on exhibits utilizing buttons, roll balls, wheels and handles.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: Located at Galley Restaurant. 50 tables for customers in wheelchairs. Table height 31 in. Aisles between tables 36 in. wide.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 36 in. wide. Counters 36 in. high. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards: V, MC and AE. Hours: 10-6 daily Memorial Day-Labor Day. 10-5 Tu-Sun Fall and Winter. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission fee.
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