An Unforgettable Event Venue
Come aboard the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum for an unforgettable event venue! With spaces for events from 30 people to 3,000, the historic aircraft carrier USS Hornet is a unique event space and backdrop for any event type including meetings, banquets, trade shows, product launches, team-building activities, and more! Located on the water directly across from downtown San Francisco, the Museum is also in a great central location for visitors throughout the Bay Area. We also provide complimentary parking for over 500 vehicles.
Whatever your event needs are, you can realize them here at the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum. As a Museum, we also offer add-ons that can enhance an event beyond what a more traditional venue space can offer including:
- Full ship buy-outs
- Overnight accommodations
- Historic tours
- Ghost tours
- Escape Rooms
- Scavenger Hunts
- And more!
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Galas, Receptions, & Presentations
Whether showcasing a new product, hosting a gala, or dance, we have everything you need to make the event a memorable one! Lighting and decoration can elevate the Hangar Deck into a sensational venue for both formal and casual events!
TV & Video
Filming Credits
- Netflix, Iliza Shlesinger Elder Millenial – Comedy Special
- Twentieth Century Fox, Behind Enemy Lines (PILOT) –Directed by McG
- AMG Films, Doolittle Heroes – for Chinese TV Broadcast
- H & R Block, “get your billion back” Commercial – Directed by Errol Morris
- HBO Looking – Season 1 Episode 3
- Canal Digital – “The Pilots”
- MTV Music Video – Saving Abel “18 Days”
- BBC – “The Battle of Midway” special
- History Channel – “Man, Moment, Machine” – Season 1, Episode 3 (“Doolittle’s Daring Raid”)
- CBS – “JAG” – Season 3, Episode 1 (“Ghost Ship”)
- NBC – “Fear Factor” (all-military episode)
- TNT – “The Great Escape” – Season 1, Episode 2 (USS Hornet)
- Aladdin Bail Bonds – “Carrier” commercial
- Buick – LaCrosse commercial
TV Shows Highlighting Haunted Locations
- ABC Family Channel – “Scariest Places on Earth”
- A&E
- Biography Channel – “My Ghost Story” – Season 4, Episode 8 (“Ship Of Lost Souls”)
- Discovery Channel
- MTV – “Fear” – Season 1, Episode 8
- SyFy Channel – Ghost Hunters – Season 4, Episode 422
- Travel Channel
- Ghost Adventures – Season 4, Episode 34
- “Ghost Stories” – Season 2, Episode 4
- “The Paranormal Challenge” – Season 1, Episode 11
- “Weird Travels”– Series Premiere (“America’s Most Haunted Places: San Francisco”)
- “Paranormal Caught on Camera” – Season 2, Episode 22
Major Motion Pictures Filming Credits
- CARRIER
Directed by Paul Didier-Mogg - THE MASTER
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Joaquin Phoenix - RESCUE DAWN
Directed by Werner Herzog, starring Christian Bale - XXX2: STATE OF THE UNION
Directed by Lee Tamahori, starring Ice Cube, Willem Dafoe
Digital Marketing Filming Credits
Military Ceremonies
The USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum is proud to support the United States Armed Forces by making available event space rentals for the following military ceremonies:
- Re-Enlistments
- Retirements
- Changes of Command
- Promotions
- Pinnings
- Commissionings
Fees are nominal and may vary depending on the set-up requirements and group size.
Time
Military ceremonies will be held in Hangar Bay 3, if available, at any time between the hours of 10 AM and 3 PM.
Rehearsal
Arrival to set up and rehearse is permitted at 10 AM. The labor rate for load in/load out using the scissor lift for any equipment, if needed, is an additional $130 and must be completed between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM.
Open to Public
These ceremonies are open to the public for viewing. The presiding officer and Color Guard (if any) are not included in your guest count and would receive complimentary admission to the Museum.
Possible Relocation
These ceremonies can be held any day of the week and on weekends but are subject to relocation for additional events.
Private ceremonies/receptions in any of our locations are charged at the regular rental rate of $1,500–$7,500 minus a 20% military discount.
Admission
For a basic $1,000 donation, admission can be provided for a guest list of up to 50 people with sound system set-up, chairs, and two (2) 6′ tables. Additional guests will be charged at the rate of $12 each, up to 100 guests. For larger groups, other set-up requirements and special requests, additional fees may be incurred, determined after a consultation while making reservations.
Refreshments
Light refreshments are permitted but not provided by the Museum. This includes cakes, deli-trays, sandwiches, etc. Coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks are acceptable beverages. The Museum can help make arrangements with a caterer if desired. Insurance indemnity is not required. NOTE: The public is not welcome to military reception refreshments.
Flag Service
Active or retired military personnel can have a flag raised over HORNET to commemorate a special occasion. This is also a terrific way for family members to honor former crew. Please send your contact information, an appropriate flag with grommets and/or fasteners, a return envelope, and a donation check addressed to “ACHF”.
The requested donation is $50 to cover service, certificate of authenticity, and return postage. Please allow a minimum of 2 to 4 weeks for return delivery. A certificate authenticating the day your flag was flown on the ship will be included.
For more information:
USS Hornet Museum
PO Box 460
Alameda, CA 94501
If you prefer to drop your flag off at the USS Hornet or would like to make special arrangements, please email outreach@uss-hornet.org.
Kids' Birthday
The USS Hornet Museum’s Boarding Party
Host your group’s next birthday party aboard the USS Hornet Museum and make it an experience they’ll never forget! Our Birthday Party packages come with everything you need for a memorable celebration. All you need is the guest list!
*Youth birthday options are for kids turning 7 years or older*
Your party includes:
- 2 hours of space rental (CPO Mess & Lounge) unless booked
- 30 minutes pror for set up
- Admission for a total of 30 guests (15 child, 15 adult)
- Free access to museum
- Free scavenger hunt package
- For additional costs you can add more guests or more time in the room
For more information and pricing:
Please contact us by email at: events@uss-hornet.org.
