With steep ladders, confined spaces, and dimly lit or dark compartments, you get a deep exploration of Lady LEX in the behind-the-scenes hard hat tour. Join us on the USS Lexington to experience the ship first-hand! | USS Lexington Museum

USS NORTH CAROLINA

Did you know the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA was struck by a Japanese torpedo in September, 1942?💥 Most visitors never get to see where it hit. But on the Hidden Battleship tour, you can stand at the impact site — deep within the ship, where steel still bears the scars of war. This behind-the-scenes tour takes you through normally restricted passageways, hatches, and ladders into history that can’t be experienced from the main deck. Stand where the steel still tells the story. ✨ Unseen. Unlocked.

How the USS North Carolina was saved

🚢 Did YOU help save the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA? In 1961, schoolchildren, families, and communities across North Carolina came together—donating their pennies, dimes, and quarters—to bring the Battleship home to Wilmington. 💙 Now, more than 60 years later, we’re collecting those incredible memories and stories. Whether you remember dropping coins in a classroom jar, helping organize a fundraiser, mowing lawns, collecting bottles, or foregoing treats to contribute to the cause, we want to hea