To improve the quality of life of the community by establishing and maintaining a major educational and entertaining museum focusing on naval aviation and the role of the aircraft carrier in the national defense.
To preserve, for the enjoyment and education of future generations, the nation's longest serving and most historically significant aircraft carrier, the USS LEXINGTON.
To become a premier community educational facility by developing and utilizing the ship's unique size and range of facilities in support of science, math, history and geography curricula.
To instill pride and patriotism in the public, particularly the youth, through displays, ceremonies and educational programs that emphasize the heroism and sacrifice of those who have served the nation in the Navy and the Marine Corps. This "lesson of patriotism" is a little-taught ethic in today's America and it is essential we continue teaching it to future generations.

Lexington is a valuable national treasure having played a significant role in the nation's defense for nearly 50 years. Her World War II record is second to none and as a place where Americans died in defense of freedom, she is a memorial worth preserving. She continues to serve today as a museum and educational facility.