Sometimes the best lessons are taught outside of the classroom. Schools, scout and youth groups from all over the country have climbed aboard LEX for an adventure like no other. Full of history and inspiring stories, once you step foot aboard this WWII aircraft carrier you become a part of the story. So get ready to embark on a journey like no other.
Education
From history to physics and everything in between, there’s so much to learn aboard LEX.
Four Adventures to Choose From!
Adventure One
Self Guided Group Tour & 3D MEGA Theater Film
(all ages)
Touring this 16-deck, 33,000-ton aircraft carrier is a big adventure! Groups will prepare for battle as the pilots did in the Ready Room, inspect historic aircraft on the flight and hangar decks, tour the Admirals Quarters and Engine room and relive the last-ditch Japanese kamikaze campaign. They will learn this and much more about the ship, the people and the times of WWII. It’s a patriotic lesson unparalleled in this day and age.
Along with the tour, your group will also watch larger-than-life heroes become just that on our three-story-tall 3D MEGA Theater. Now Showing…Aircraft Carrier: Guardian of the Seas.
For more information or to book your group tour, email Education or call 361-888-4873 ext 306 or 800-LADY-LEX ext 306.
| Group Rates Per Person (10 or more) | |
| Child (4-12) | $13.95 |
| Youth (13-17) | $16.95 |
| Military | $14.95 |
| Senior (60+) | $16.95 |
| Adult | $19.95 |
Adventure Two
GUARDIAN OF THE SEAS
(2nd – 7th)
This program allows up to 60 students to view the 3D Film Aircraft Carrier: Guardian of the Seas as an introduction, followed by education stations. Students will rotate through hands-on activity stations involving dynamics of flight, ship building and buoyancy, and communication with sound-powered telephones. At the end of the program, students will be made honorary Sailors, receive certificates and have the chance to explore the Flight Deck and Bridge with their teachers. Program length is 2.5 hours. For full-day trips, schools have the option to book self-guided tours to access the entire ship, as well as an option to order lunch. The program is for all ages and can be adapted to each grade levels TEKS.
For more information or to book your group tour, email Education or call 361-888-4873 ext 306 or 800-LADY-LEX ext 306.
| Program Rates Per Student | |
| Program (includes 3D MEGA Theater) | $10.00 |
| Program and Self-Guided Ship Tour | $17.95 |
| Program Rates Per Additional Teacher/Adult* | |
| Adult – Program plus 3D MEGA Theater, and Self-Guided Tour | $19.95 |
| *One complimentary adult admission for every 15 students | |
Adventure Three
History in a Box
(K – 12th)
A USS Lexington educator will travel off-site to your school campus to present a lesson using historic military artifacts. The lesson will be told through the eyes of World War II fighter pilot. Students will be able to handle and observe items.
For more information or to book your group tour, email Education or call 361-888-4873 ext 306 or 800-LADY-LEX ext 306.
Cost: $100 per group (up to 30 students), extra charge for mileage may be required.
Adventure Four
HUNT FOR HISTORY
(1st – 12th)
The Hunt for History is an information scavenger hunt great for all ages! Students explore the ship while searching for the materials needed to complete their assignment. This is not a guided tour and there are no instructors for this program. Teachers are provided with the scavenger hunt information prior to arrival and asked to bring it with them on the day of their field trip. Program includes admission to the 3D MEGA Theater.
For more information or to book your group tour, email Education or call 361-888-4873 ext 306 or 800-LADY-LEX ext 306
| Program Rates Per Student *3D MEGA Theater Included in price |
|
| Child (4-12) | $14.95 |
| Youth (13-17) | $17.95 |
| Program Rates Per Additional Teacher/Adult* | |
| Adult – Program plus 3D MEGA Theater, and Self-Guided Tour | $19.95 |
| *One complimentary adult admission for every 15 students | |
