Military ceremonies on the USS Wisconsin are FREE for active military service members! Use this as a short guide for planning and inspiration
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USS Wisconsin Retired Battleship
The Nauticus is part maritime & ocean museum in Norfolk, Virginia. The Nauticus is part interactive science center, with the USS Wisconsin battleship on site. Nauticus is also home to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum run by the US Navy.
The Wisconsin is one of the largest battleships built by the Navy.
USS Wisconsin Museum
The Nauticus is home to both the USS Wisconsin and the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, which is operated by the US Navy.
The Nauticus is part maritime & ocean museum in Norfolk, Virginia. The Nauticus is part interactive science center, with the USS Wisconsin battleship on site. Nauticus is also home to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum run by the US Navy.
USS Wisconsin Private Events
The USS Wisconsin Battleship hosts active duty military ceremonies at no charge. It’s a common site for commissioning, reenlistments, retirements and promotion ceremonies. The ceremonies are organized by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.
You can reach out to the USS Wisconsin –
- Contact: Hampton Roads Naval Museum
- 757.322.3106
- thomas.dandes@navy.mil
- No charge for official ceremonies
USS Wisconsin Ceremony Rules:
1. Ceremonies are held Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
2. Please contact us three days prior to your event to make sure everything is on track for your ceremony. The phone number for our Military Ceremonies Coordinator, Mark Freeman is (757) 322-3106.
3. If you cancel your event notify us immediately so someone else can have your spot.
4. Before boarding the battleship, report to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum on the second floor and check in at the desk.
5. There are no facilities inside the Hampton Roads Naval Museum available. In the case of inclement weather, the participants are responsible for an alternate location.
6. No food, drinks, candy, or tobacco products are allowed on board the ship or the Museum. Water is acceptable.
7. The Hampton Roads Naval Museum cannot validate parking. Paid parking is available at the Plume Street parking garage across the street from the battleship.
8. Equipment, podium, and chairs are made available by the museum. The ceremony participants are responsible for setup and take down immediately before and after the ceremony.
9. Active duty guests must wear the correct uniform IAW current U.S. Navy instructions, working uniforms and civilian clothes are prohibited. Those individuals that do not comply will not be allowed to attend the ceremony. For clothing concerns or event set-up/take-down requirements, please call us in advance to make arrangements.
10. The Nauticus building, Hampton Roads Naval Museum, and the battleship do not open until 10:00 a.m. Participants may access the building or ship only after that time.
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