Even though there is a charge to see the rest of Nauticus, you can wander through the naval museum for free. Exhibits include naval artifacts and a collection of nautical prints and artwork. Displays focus on regional warship construction from the frigate Chesapeake in 1799 to today's aircraft carriers. To see just the naval museum, enter through Nauticus' guest relations door and let the attendant know you want to see only the Navy museum. You'll be steered upstairs to the museum.
Admission is free.
The Douglas MacArthur Memorial City Hall and Bank sts. The rotunda of the memorial is the burial spot for Gen. Douglas MacArthur, whose main link with Norfolk is that the city was his mother's childhood home. Since 1964 this museum's extensive holdings have detailed the life of the famous general. The museum is in Downtown Norfolk in MacArthur Square right across from where the city's new mega-shopping mall, MacArthur Center, is under construction. Parking is limited because of mall construction.