FAQs
707 West Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Please visit our getting to the museum page.
We have plenty of free parking available in front of the ship.
While you can do a quick self-guided tour in about an hour we recommend taking 2-3 hours at least to really see everything.
Wear comfortable shoes, plan to climb some ship’s ladders, wear layers as the temperature can vary, and ask questions of our friendly docents.
Accessibility Information: Due to the historic nature of the ship, know that except for the main Hangar Bay the rest of the ship is not accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. For more information please visit our Accesibility Information page.
All reservations are required at least 1 week prior to your planned visit.
The USS Hornet participated in all the major battles of World War II in the Pacific starting in March 1944 until June 1945. After the war the USS Hornet participated in Operation Magic Carpet, was active in the Cold War, conducted 3 tours at Yankee Station during the Vietnam War and finished her great career by serving as the main recovery ship for both Apollo 11 and 12, the first two missions to the Moon.
The USS Hornet was decommissioned in 1970 and spent over 20 years in reserve. As she was about to be scrapped, she was saved by the Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation that now runs the USS Hornet Museum in Alameda, CA.
No. The famous Dollittle Raid was launched by USS Hornet (CV-8) our predecessor and namesake. The USS Hornet (CV-8) was sunk at the battle of Santa Cruz Islands in October 1942 and the USS Hornet CV-12 was launched commissioned in November 1943.
Please reach out to: anthony.wilson@uss-hornet.org
Please reach out to: charlotte.rodeen-dickert@uss-hornet.org
Please contact: Hornet.speakers@gmail.com
Go to this page, read the information there and pick the most appropriate membership level.
