USS Lexington Museum on the Bay is a museum aboard a 16-deck aircraft carrier on North Beach in Corpus Christi, Texas. You can explore exhibits and attractions including a 3D theater, flight simulator and Pearl Harbor exhibit, with seasonal opening hours and several accessible areas aboard.
- Location: 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd., North Beach, Corpus Christi.
- Admission: Tickets are available at the museum entrance; prices vary by age and category.
- Typical hours: Open daily
- Access: The Hangar Deck and Flight Deck are wheelchair accessible.
What visitors can see aboard USS Lexington
USS Lexington Museum on the Bay lets you explore exhibits and attractions aboard a 16-deck, 33,000-ton aircraft carrier. The ship opened as a museum in October 1992 and was formally dedicated on November 14, 1992.
Admission includes access to exhibits and attractions such as the 3D MEGA Theater, flight simulator and Pearl Harbor exhibit. The 3D MEGA Theater is on the Hangar Deck, along with the Mess Deck, Ship’s Store and restrooms.
The museum offers both self-guided and group tour options aboard the ship. You can choose the format that suits your visit, then make time for the included attractions.
Tickets, hours and visitor access
Tickets are sold at the museum entrance, and the museum is generally open every day, with hours that shift by season.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9 AM–5 PM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
General admission is $25 for adults age 18 and older, $21 for seniors age 60 and older, $16 for military visitors, $20 for youth ages 13–17 and $15 for children ages 4–12. Children age 3 and under and museum members are admitted free. All-day parking is $5 and free for museum members.
At the admission booths, payment options include cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and tap-to-pay. A 3% processing surcharge applies to non-cash/debit transactions. Outside food and beverages are prohibited; service animals are allowed, but pets are not.
The museum’s normal hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. from Labor Day through Memorial Day and 9 a.m.–6 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day. It is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Before setting out, check the official site before you go for the museum’s current hours, prices and visitor policies.
How do you get to the ship from Texan Hotel?
The museum is at 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd. on North Beach, across the ship channel from downtown Corpus Christi. The USS Lexington is about 4.8 miles from a Corpus Christi hotel.
North Beach is across the Harbor Bridge from downtown, and the Texas State Aquarium is next door to the museum.
For local transport context, the Corpus Christi guide to driving, buses and coastal routes covers ways to get around the city.
Accessibility and time aboard
The Hangar Deck and Flight Deck are wheelchair accessible, and the LEX LIFT elevator gives visitors who cannot climb stairs access to the Flight Deck. The 3D MEGA Theater, Mess Deck, Ship’s Store and restrooms are on the Hangar Deck.
The museum offers self-guided and group tours. If you have questions about access needs or tour arrangements, contact the museum before your visit.
Combining the visit with North Beach
USS Lexington Museum on the Bay sits on North Beach alongside the Texas State Aquarium, making the two attractions easy to pair in the same area. North Beach is separated from downtown by the Harbor Bridge and ship channel.
To plan more time around the shoreline and its attractions, use this guide to North Beach in Corpus Christi for ideas on what to see and how to get there.
FAQs
Where is USS Lexington Museum on the Bay?
It is at 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd. on North Beach in Corpus Christi, Texas, across the ship channel from downtown.
Can you buy tickets at the museum?
Yes. Admission tickets can be purchased at the booths at the museum entrance.
Are pets allowed aboard USS Lexington?
No. The museum permits service animals only and does not allow pets.
Is the Flight Deck wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The Flight Deck is wheelchair accessible, with access via the LEX LIFT elevator for visitors unable to climb stairs.