Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
Laid down as Cabot in 1941 and renamed after the loss of the earlier Lexington, the carrier was commissioned in February 1943, earned 11 battle stars and was decommissioned in 1991. She became a museum ship and a National Historic Landmark in 2003 (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
KRIS 6 reported in 2024 that the museum hosted an overnight paranormal investigation touring six sectors of the ship described by staff as "paranormal hotspots." Source: KRIS 6, 2024.
Then and now

Public access
Open to the public The museum lists hours and events on its own site (USS Lexington Museum). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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