Join us Wednesday, November 11, at 2 PM in Hangar Bay II for our “Salute to Veterans” ceremony. Veterans, active duty, and reserve members receive free Museum admission that day. For more info, see link in our bio.
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On Friday, November 13th, the USS Lexington Museum will be closing at 2PM. Regular museum hours will resume on, Saturday, November 14th, 9AM - 5PM.
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⚓ More visits. More perks. More LEX.
Become a USS Lexington Museum member and enjoy unlimited free admission, free parking, and discounts on select events!
Join the crew and make every visit count! ✈️
Become a USS Lexington Museum member and enjoy unlimited free admission, free parking, and discounts on select events!
Join the crew and make every visit count! ✈️
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This Day in History | July 30, 1942
The WAVES were established, opening new roles for women in the U.S. Navy during WWII. More than 80,000 women served—and their legacy lives on in our Women of the Navy exhibit.
See more photos and learn more on Facebook and Instagram.
The WAVES were established, opening new roles for women in the U.S. Navy during WWII. More than 80,000 women served—and their legacy lives on in our Women of the Navy exhibit.
See more photos and learn more on Facebook and Instagram.
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This Day in History | July 29, 2010
Before Vice Adm. Nora Tyson became the first woman to command a U.S. Navy carrier strike group, she served aboard USS Lexington (AVT-16).
See more photos and a piece of the ship bearing her nameplate on our Facebook and Instagram.
Before Vice Adm. Nora Tyson became the first woman to command a U.S. Navy carrier strike group, she served aboard USS Lexington (AVT-16).
See more photos and a piece of the ship bearing her nameplate on our Facebook and Instagram.
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America 250 deserves fireworks… or at least our crew’s best sound effects. 🎆😂 Join us this July 4th on the Flight Deck of the LEX for "Red, White, & Boom!" Fireworks Viewing Party.
#America250 #usslexingtonmuseum #aeptexas #pov #soundeffects
#America250 #usslexingtonmuseum #aeptexas #pov #soundeffects
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USS Lexington Museum retweeted
Celebrate America’s 250th aboard the USS Lexington Museum!
July 4th only, admission is just $2.50 per person from 9am-6pm, sponsored by AEP Texas.
Come aboard The Blue Ghost and honor the men and women whose service helped shape America.
#USSLexington #America250 #250attheLex
July 4th only, admission is just $2.50 per person from 9am-6pm, sponsored by AEP Texas.
Come aboard The Blue Ghost and honor the men and women whose service helped shape America.
#USSLexington #America250 #250attheLex
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Celebrate America’s 250th aboard the USS Lexington Museum!
July 4th only, admission is just $2.50 per person from 9am-6pm, sponsored by AEP Texas.
Come aboard The Blue Ghost and honor the men and women whose service helped shape America.
#USSLexington #America250 #250attheLex
July 4th only, admission is just $2.50 per person from 9am-6pm, sponsored by AEP Texas.
Come aboard The Blue Ghost and honor the men and women whose service helped shape America.
#USSLexington #America250 #250attheLex
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USS Lexington Museum retweeted
🎆 Red, White & Boom Fireworks Viewing Party on the Flight Deck of the USS Lexington Museum this Fourth of July!⚓
Live music, food, drinks, and one of the best views in Corpus Christi. Tickets on sale now at usslexington.com!
#USSLexington #FourthOfJuly #RedWhiteandBoom
Live music, food, drinks, and one of the best views in Corpus Christi. Tickets on sale now at usslexington.com!
#USSLexington #FourthOfJuly #RedWhiteandBoom
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#thisdayinhistory
On 17 June 1992 the USS Lexington (CV-16) was towed from NAS Ingleside to her final berth in Corpus Christi Bay, where she was preserved as a museum to honor her storied naval legacy.
On 17 June 1992 the USS Lexington (CV-16) was towed from NAS Ingleside to her final berth in Corpus Christi Bay, where she was preserved as a museum to honor her storied naval legacy.
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Stay safe during the rainy weather, Coastal Bend! 🌧️
The USS Lexington Museum is open rain or shine from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ⚓
Enjoy the Flight Simulator, historic Hangar Deck, 4 tour routes, escape rooms, and Ship's Store—all while staying dry aboard the Blue Ghost!
The USS Lexington Museum is open rain or shine from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ⚓
Enjoy the Flight Simulator, historic Hangar Deck, 4 tour routes, escape rooms, and Ship's Store—all while staying dry aboard the Blue Ghost!
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☀️ HOT LEX SUMMER ☀️
Main character energy. Big Deck Energy. Squad goals.
Summer aboard the LEX? That ate. ⚓🔥
#HotLEXSummer #USSLexington
Main character energy. Big Deck Energy. Squad goals.
Summer aboard the LEX? That ate. ⚓🔥
#HotLEXSummer #USSLexington
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Breaking news: The fastest way to the USS Lexington Museum isn't a jet... it's our cart drivers. 🚜⚓😂
Thanks to our volunteers for helping guests start their adventure aboard the legendary Blue Ghost every day!
#usslexingtonmuseum #usslexingtonvolunteers @kubota_usa
Thanks to our volunteers for helping guests start their adventure aboard the legendary Blue Ghost every day!
#usslexingtonmuseum #usslexingtonvolunteers @kubota_usa
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🎆 Red, White & Boom Fireworks Viewing Party on the Flight Deck of the USS Lexington Museum this Fourth of July!⚓
Live music, food, drinks, and one of the best views in Corpus Christi. Tickets on sale now at usslexington.com!
#USSLexington #FourthOfJuly #RedWhiteandBoom
Live music, food, drinks, and one of the best views in Corpus Christi. Tickets on sale now at usslexington.com!
#USSLexington #FourthOfJuly #RedWhiteandBoom
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🌴 USS Lexington Members, this one’s for you! 🌺
Save on tickets to our 🥥 Steel Beach Luau and enjoy an evening of live music, Pacific Islanders dancers, tropical food, and island vibes aboard the LEX. ⚓
🎟️ Get your Steel Beach Luau tickets now at usslexington.com
Save on tickets to our 🥥 Steel Beach Luau and enjoy an evening of live music, Pacific Islanders dancers, tropical food, and island vibes aboard the LEX. ⚓
🎟️ Get your Steel Beach Luau tickets now at usslexington.com
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Luxury transportation vs legendary transportation.
The sound to your ride to adventure aboard the USS Lexington Museum this summer.
@kubota_usa
#usslexingtonmuseum #kubotatractorcorporation #asmr #museum #aircraftcarriermuseum
The sound to your ride to adventure aboard the USS Lexington Museum this summer.
@kubota_usa
#usslexingtonmuseum #kubotatractorcorporation #asmr #museum #aircraftcarriermuseum
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#NationalMedalofHonorDay
The Medal of Honor—the nation’s highest award for valor—was established by the Navy in 1861.
LT (j.g.) William E. Hall earned his for heroic actions over the Coral Sea in 1942.
📍 Tour Routes 4 & 5
The Medal of Honor—the nation’s highest award for valor—was established by the Navy in 1861.
LT (j.g.) William E. Hall earned his for heroic actions over the Coral Sea in 1942.
📍 Tour Routes 4 & 5
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#ThisDayInHistory
On March 20, 1922, the USS Langley (CV-1) was commissioned as the U.S. Navy’s first aircraft carrier. Formerly the collier Jupiter, it launched a new era of naval aviation. ✈️⚓
On March 20, 1922, the USS Langley (CV-1) was commissioned as the U.S. Navy’s first aircraft carrier. Formerly the collier Jupiter, it launched a new era of naval aviation. ✈️⚓
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Today the USS Lexington Museum is out in Rockport Texas at the Texas Coastal Bend Regional Tourism Council's Travel Fair! Hope to see you there! Come spin the wheel and learn about all the Blue Ghost has to offer!
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#ThisDayInHistory
Today, Tuesday February 17 is the anniversary of the commissioning of USS Lexington (CV-16)! This ship entered Navy service on February 17, 1943, and remained an important ship within the US fleet until her decommissioning in 1991.
Today, Tuesday February 17 is the anniversary of the commissioning of USS Lexington (CV-16)! This ship entered Navy service on February 17, 1943, and remained an important ship within the US fleet until her decommissioning in 1991.
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