Battleship Texas Overnight Education Program

That's right. You and a group of friends can actually spend the night aboard this huge Battleship. Sleep where the actual sailors who lived on her bunked down for the night. If you would like to arrange an overnight visit, please call 281-542-0684 or e-mail us at bb35overnight@earthlink.net
Experienced docents take participants through this 1914 vintage...battleship that saw service in World Wars I & II and ushered in the evolution of naval aviation, radar, and other technologies. They will also tell you about the five boxes of Fig Newton cookies in 1918 and Maggie being in the ship's Brig (jail) in 1931.
Access is afforded to some ship areas that are not opened to the general public, such as:

* 14inch Gun Turret Interior - with the largest guns on any ship in the world in 1914. You'll get to go inside and actually touch these giant guns.
* Pilot House - The Pilot House is located up in the forward mast, from where the ship was steered. From here was viewed the surrendering German Navy, on 21 November 1918. During World War II was the command center for the ship's six combat operations, including the invasion of Normandy. The Pilot House was damaged and the crew injured by enemy fire during the 25 June 1944 Battle of Cherbourg.
* Captain's Cabin - You'll see it with it's 1914 and World War II furnishings.
Scheduling an Overnight Visit Aboard The Battleship TEXAS!

Group Requirement

* Male and/or Female
o Seperate sleeping quarters are available based on gender
* Age: 7 years old (or 1st grade) and older
* Organized group: Boy or Girl Scouts, Church groups, School teams or groups, Service groups, Companies and other organized groups.
This is an educational experience for organized male and female groups 7 years (or in the 1st grade) and older aboard this historic and unique ship that is almost 100 years old. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend as Leaders.

Persons Per Group

* Minimum - 15 or call for special arrangements
* Maximum - 75: Subject to availability
* Adult Supervision: 1 adult per six youth (with youth being up to the age of 18)

Cost per Person* - Adult and Youth

* October - May: $42.00
* June - September: $32.00

*Prices subject to change

Making A Reservation
Contact the Overnight Program for date and capacity availability.
A tentative date can be made and held open for two weeks. Your date is confirmed once a deposit is received.

Deposit

50% non-refundable deposit is required to have a confirmed reservation.
Make checks payable to: Battleship TEXAS Youth Education Program (YEP)
A program information package can be emailed to you.

Overnight Program Staff
Program Manager: Paul McCann
Program Assistant: Jerry Irwin