USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
USS Lexington (CV-16)
A museum aboard the World War II Essex-class carrier USS Lexington, nicknamed the "Blue Ghost." Its flight deck is lined with aircraft, and you can explore the bridge and hangar.
USS Lexington entered service in 1943 and fought in several Pacific battles during World War II. Japanese forces repeatedly reported sinking her, which earned her the nickname "Blue Ghost." She was decommissioned in 1991 and now serves as a museum moored in Corpus Christi Bay. Visitors can walk the flight deck to see more than 20 carrier aircraft, and tour the bridge, hangar, crew quarters, and sick bay. There is also a flight simulator and an IMAX-style theater. Hours are roughly 9:00–17:00 daily, and adult admission is about $25. Plan 2 to 3 hours. The museum is next to the state aquarium.
Opening hours
Daily 09:00–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Texas State Aquarium
- Art Museum of South Texas
- Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
- Heritage Park
- Whataburger Field
- Mirador de la Flor (Selena Memorial)
- Corpus Christi Bayfront & Seawall
- Selena Museum