USS Wisconsin at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum
Location: Regional
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Berthed adjacent to Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin is one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. Explore its deck through a self-guided tour that will take visitors back in time to experience this majestic ship that earned five battle stars during World War II. The City of Norfolk has assumed stewardship of the Battleship Wisconsin, which is now included in regular Nauticus admission. Admission fees help preserve and maintain the battleship for future generations.
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