Norfolk combo tickets: Battleship Wisconsin, Nauticus, Zoo

Three Norfolk attractions on one pass, no advance entry lines

A combo ticket to Norfolk gives you admission to Battleship Wisconsin, Nauticus maritime museum, and the Virginia Zoo, picked up at the Tourism Information Center and valid through December 31, 2026. You choose which two of the three attractions to visit and when. Tickets don't expire after one day. Parking is free at the zoo but off-site at the waterfront museums. Transportation between sites is your own.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Nauticus3h · entry included
2. USS Wisconsin3h · entry included

Explore Norfolk's top attractions

• Pick up tickets at Tourism Center
• Visit Nauticus maritime discovery center
• Tour Battleship Wisconsin
• Explore Virginia Zoo
• Use VIP Saving Booklet for shopping

The experience

The pass starts at the VisitNorfolk Tourism Information Center on East Main Street, where you collect physical vouchers for whichever two attractions you want to visit. The center is open weekdays 9 AM to 4 PM and weekends 11 AM to 2 PM, and you'll also pick up a discount booklet for other Norfolk restaurants, shops and tours. The Battleship Wisconsin is a five-minute walk from there. The zoo is about ten minutes by car with free parking on-site.

Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin sit side by side on the waterfront downtown. Nauticus is an interactive maritime museum with exhibits on naval history, the sea and coastal industry. The Battleship Wisconsin itself: one of the largest and last battleships the U.S. Navy built: lets you walk the teakwood decks of a ship that earned six battle stars in World War II and Korea. Both close at 4 PM. The Virginia Zoo spans 53 acres and holds over 700 animals from more than 150 species, including tigers, lions and bears in habitat exhibits.

This is a self-guided experience with no transportation provided between sites and no guided tours included. You pick up your tickets once, then use them on separate visits if you prefer. They're valid until the end of 2026. The combo saves money on individual admissions and throws in a VIP savings booklet for Norfolk's shopping and dining, but special exhibits and behind-the-scenes tours cost extra.

What’s included

• Admission to Battleship Wisconsin and Nauticus on the waterfront, plus the Virginia Zoo.
• a discount coupon booklet for Norfolk restaurants, attractions and shopping.
• a VIP savings booklet for Norfolk Premium Outlets.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayLast departure this season: 21 Dec

AgesAdult (13 to 61 years) · Senior (62 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years)

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by VisitNorfolk

Is this one for you?Pick this combo if you want to see multiple Norfolk attractions without buying separate tickets at each one and don't mind managing your own transport between the waterfront museums and the zoo. The self-guided format and multi-day validity work well for travelers spreading visits across a longer stay or mixing them with other plans.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I have to visit all three attractions, or can I pick which ones I want to see?

The combo includes admission to two of the three attractions per person (Battleship Wisconsin, Nauticus, or the Virginia Zoo), so you choose which two suit your interests and skip the third.

When do I pick up my tickets, and can I use them on different days?

Pick up your physical vouchers at the VisitNorfolk Tourism Information Center at 232 East Main Street before heading to any attraction. Tickets don't have to be used the same day. They're valid through December 31, 2026, so you can spread your visits across your stay.

How far apart are the Battleship Wisconsin and the Virginia Zoo?

The Battleship Wisconsin is berthed at Nauticus on the waterfront, a five-minute walk from the ticket pickup center. The Virginia Zoo is about ten minutes away by car and has free parking on-site. The waterfront museums have off-site parking with varying rates.

What animals are at the Virginia Zoo?

The Virginia Zoo is home to over 700 animals representing more than 150 species, including tigers, lions, bears and many others across 53 acres of habitat exhibits.

Are guided tours or special exhibits included in the combo pass?

The combo covers general admission to the attractions only. Guided tours and special exhibits require separate tickets and are not part of the pass.