USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc

19 reviews

+1 (812) 435-8678

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610 NW Riverside Dr

Evansville, IN 47708

+1 (812) 435-8678

http://www.lstmemorial.org

The USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc. in Evansville, IN is home to the last fully operational WWII Landing Ship Tank (LST) in the United States. Visitors can tour the ship, which is in its original WWII configuration, and learn about the history of these remarkable vessels and the men and women who served on them.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, the USS LST Ship Memorial relies on the support of generous donors to continue operating and providing educational tours to thousands of visitors. Donations help cover the basic expenses of maintaining the ship and ensure that it remains ready to welcome visitors who want to learn about the important role of LSTs in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam.

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4.519 reviews

John B.

10/28/2024

The crew was so friendly and informative. I just couldn't imagine being aboard this ship in war time. It made me feel so proud of the soldiers that put their lives on the line for our country.

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Troy B.

9/3/2024

Saw the LST in Pittsburgh over the Labor Day Weekend. This was my second time visiting it in Pittsburgh (last time was several years ago). We enjoyed it all over again, and learned lots of new...

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Hides M.

4/28/2024

Humbling Bittersweet experience Educational Highly recommend My husbands grandpa served on an LST identical to this one so it was a great opportunity

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Jessica L.

7/30/2023

Chris Donahue was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable - we just wish we could hear him a bit better over the fans. But the fans were VERY much needed! Just a pretty cool piece of history!

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Macho-Grande ..

5/20/2023

We recently visited this ship - An amazing piece of history. I think it was an honor to go aboard, but think small things can completely change a person's experience. I would give the ship 5...

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