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The Blue Ghost is alive with thrills for the whole family

Aboard Lexington your group will discover a ship, a people and a time unique in history - an unparalleled patriotic lesson. Commissioned in 1943, the USS LEXINGTON CV-16 served longer and set more records than any aircraft carrier in the history of the United States Navy.

Lexington offers visitors a variety of tour routes with something of interest to everyone.

Routes include: the Hangar Deck, Flight Deck, Bridge, Foc'sle, Captain & Admiral's Quarters, Sick Bay, Galley, Engine Room and more.

A collection of 19 vintage aircraft are displayed aboard the USS LEXINGTON, among them: a SNJ Texan, N3N Yellow Peril, F2H-2 Banshee, TF9J Cougar, KA-3B Skywarrior, A-4B Skyhawk, F-4A Phantom II, TBF Avenger, AH1G Cobra Helicopter, and F-14A Tomcat.

The special large format films in our MEGA Theater will take your group on amazing journeys of sight and sound…enlightening, motivating, inspiring, oh!…and entertaining. Each film is an exciting look at science, history or other illuminating stories of adventure and achievement. The only big screen theater on a Naval Ship in the world, this modern, comfortable environment immerses the audience in powerful, three-story-tall screen images and thundering digital sound.

For a uniquely thrilling experience, take a ride on Lexington's flight simulator where you will find yourself in the pilot's seat of a fighter jet through the wizardry of state-of-the-art video projection and hydraulic movement.

Touring the entire ship takes approximately 2 ½ hours and visitors should wear comfortable rubber-soled shoes. Personal tour guides can be arranged by calling in advance for an additional fee of $25.00 per guide (a maximum of fifteen people per guide).

ADMISSION AND THEATER PRICING

General Admission Rates:
Tours, Exhibits & 1 Film
Adults - $11.95
Senior/Military - $9.95
Child (4-12) - $6.95

Group Rates* (10 or more):
Tours, Exhibits & 1 Film
Adults - $10.95
Senior/Military/Youth - $8.95
Children 3 & under Free

*Advance reservation required.
Please contact Sales Office.
The Hangar Deck and Theater are handicapped-accessible.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stay aboard an aircraft carrier?
USS LEXINGTON'S Live Aboard Program provides that opportunity for non-profit youth organizations. The package includes an overnight stay in the crew's quarters, three meals, a tour of Lexington, a movie in the new theater and other activities. The Live Aboard staff will be happy to work with you in meeting your group's needs.

Lexington's Adventures Aboard Ship is a hands-on educational program that complements classroom study. The different units of the program are designed for children of all ages and include Simple Machines, How Energy Changes Form, Where in the World Was the USS LEXINGTON and Hunt for History. Additional information is available by calling the Education Department aboard the ship.

The Ship is available for your special events year-round. Our crew will practically go overboard to make sure your event is a success! Please contact the Special Events office to book an event aboard the ship.

The USS LEXINGTON is open daily.
The Museum Opens daily at 9 a.m., Ticket sales close at 5:30 p.m., and the Museum Closes at 6:00 p.m Memoria.gh Labor Day open daily 9am- 6pm.
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
For more information please call 361-888-4873 or 1-800-LADY-LEX.
RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Updated July 2007