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This weekend marks the last time the public can visit the Battleship Texas at the San Jacinto Battleground in east Harris County before it leaves the park, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported.
The century-old dreadnought, which has called San Jacinto home since 1948, will be open on Saturday (March 26) and Sunday (March 27) from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., according to the station.
KPRC reported that tickets are $10 for adults from ages 12-64 and $5 for children between the ages of four and 11. It's also $5 for active servicemembers and seniors.
According to Houston FOX affiliate KRIV, the last ticket will be sold at 4 p.m. and entry is prohibited after 5 p.m.
KPRC reported that the public can access the ship's main deck, superstructure and Ward Room, which will house interactive historic exhibits.
The Battleship Texas Foundation said the U.S.S. Texas was commissioned in 1914 and served the country for 30 years, including America's involvement in World War I from 1917 to 1918.
At the time of its commission, the vessel was known as "the most powerful weapon in the world.”
KPRC reported that the Battleship Texas was decommissioned into its namesake state's care in 1948, but was recommissioned as the flagship of the Texas Navy by the Texas State Historical Commission.
More than 30 years later, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department had the ship restored to its former glory.
Afterwards, it hosted tens of thousands of visitors until 2019, when it ceased tours for repairs, the station reported.
According to the Battleship Texas Foundation, after this weekend, the U.S.S. Texas will be moved for repairs this summer.
"Work is currently underway to prepare the dry dock for Battleship Texas," the group said on its website.
It estimates the grand reopening of the ship at its new home next year.
"Her new home port has not yet been decided, though multiple interested parties have submitted proposals, all within or near the Greater Houston Area," the nonprofit said.