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Location
Parking
Paid parking $5
Visitor tip
Don't miss the free Mega Theater 3D movie included with admission and the flight simulators in the Hangar Deck. The Pearl Harbor Exhibit on the FOC'SLE Deck and the escape room are also highly praised interactive experiences worth prioritizing.
Visitor tip
Engage with the knowledgeable volunteers throughout the ship—visitors consistently praise them for being friendly and sharing fascinating historical stories that enhance the educational experience beyond reading exhibits.
About USS Lexington
WWII aircraft carrier & naval museum. WWII aircraft carrier & naval museum with airplanes, an IMAX theater showing historic films & more.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Military Museum - USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier (CV-16)
- Location
- North Beach, Corpus Christi, Texas
- Top Attractions
- Flight Deck, Flight Simulator, Pearl Harbor exhibit, Escape Rooms, 3D Mega Theater
- Admission
- $25 adults, $15 children (4-12), $5 parking
What visitors say
Naval history and engineering marvels… We visited USS Lexington Museum with our friends and took a self-guided tours through this massive WWII aircraft carrier. It is filled with planes, exhibits, and rich historical accounts. There…
This must be my fourth visit over the years and each time it gets better and better. New parts of the ship are opened up what seems like yearly. The escape room is an amazing experience to enjoy with family and friends. So much to see…
I enjoyed the history and learning more. We spent quite a bit of time there and could have spent more . My husband absolutely loved it. Here are his words "The ship is a remarkable piece of history. There is plenty to see, read, and…
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Did You Know?
- USS Lexington offers overnight live-aboard camping experiences, allowing visitors to sleep aboard the actual WWII aircraft carrier
- The museum features a Blue Ghost Paranormal Overnight Investigation special event, combining historical exploration with paranormal investigation on the carrier
- The flight deck offers sweeping panoramic views of the entire North Beach coast and features vintage aircraft with launch/landing control stations
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