The Maritime and Commerce Theaters, dedicated to the subjects of maritime trade, are located here as well. The Changing Gallery includes a ship's bridge, actually dissembled from the USS Preble. Plus, a real periscope lets you scan the majestic Elizabeth River. National-caliber traveling exhibitions are also presented in this area. A final section on the Environment allows visitors to learn all about weather, from forecasting to its impact on shipwrecks and daily marine life.
Visitors can even tape their own weather forecast in a studio area.
With music by Sting, this beautiful movie guides the viewer through, over and around the world's oceans with a special surprise ending.