USS Hornet | Alameda, CA Aircraft Carrier Museum

We are open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
All visitors are required to wear masks while aboard the Museum, both in indoor and outdoor spaces
Daily Docent Tours of the Island Superstructure, 3rd Deck, and Engineering spaces available. Specialty Tours and History-Mystery Tours are now open on weekends and weekdays with a 1:10 Docent:Guest ratio

The USS Hornet Museum will close at 3PM on December 24th and close at 2PM on December 31st.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Specialty Tour: Anti-Submarine Warfare Tour (ASW)
December 21 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at USS Hornet Museum
USS Hornet New Year’s Eve Gala 2021
December 31 @ 7:30 pm - 11:59 pm at
Specialty Tour: Aircraft Carrier Air Operations Tour (Pilot’s Perspective)
January 4, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm at USS Hornet Museum

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TICKETS & ADMISSION

Entry from the pier is via the first gangway. Admission tickets to the Museum may be purchased onboard the ship or online.

*Visitors on an Engine Room Daily Tour must be at least 48 inches in height. Visitors on an 3rd Deck and Island Daily Tour must be 38 inches.

Adult Admission	$20
Seniors & Military	$15
Students	$15
Youth (7-17)	$10
Children 6 & Under	Free
Museum Members	Free
Docent Daily Tour Add-Ons	$10

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HORNET NEWS

For more Hornet News, visit our Press & Media information or subscribe to the Museum’s Newsletter, the eBuzz!

Museum Hours

Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10AM – 5PM (Last entry at 4PM)

Closed New Year’s, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Days. For the most current Museum hours, please visit our Calendar.

Transportation

Directions for visitors coming By Car, By Public Transportation, By Boat, or by Chartered Transportation.

Become a Member

As a Museum Member, you can enjoy discounts on Admission and Special Events!

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to utilize USS Hornet and the collections, exhibitions, and educational programming to promote awareness and understanding of history, science, technology, and service.