The Museum strives to show most of Hornet’s spaces as they would have appeared during her time in service. Our dedicated and talented volunteer Restoration team has worked tirelessly to restore each new compartment and still to this day have active restoration projects underway. Currently, the Hangar Deck and 2nd Deck are the most restored spaces on the ship and are available for visitors to explore! Several major areas of the 3rd Deck are also restored and available for Docent-led tours.
Island (Available by Docent Led Tours Only)
- Signal Bridge
- Camera Platform
- Primary Flight Control
- Flag Bridge
- Chart Room
- Pilot House
- Captain’s Bridge
- Captain’s At-Sea Cabin
02 Level (Available by Docent Led Tours Only)
- Combat Information Center (CIC)
- Anti-Submarine Classification and Analysis Center (ASCAC)
- Radio Central
- Air Operations and Command Air Traffic Control
- Arresting Gear Room
- Captain’s In-Port Cabin (currently under restoration)
- Captain’s Conference Room (currently under restoration)
- Admiral’s In-Port Cabin (currently under restoration)
- Admiral’s Conference Room (currently under restoration)
- Chief of Staff Cabin (currently under restoration)
- Flag Officers and Captains Administration Offices (currently under restoration)
- Flag Officer Galley
Second Deck (Self Guided)
- Forward Auxiliary Emergency Generator Room
- Officers’ Wardroom
- Wardroom Pantry
- Officers’ Staterooms
- Pilot Ready Room 4
- Marine Detachment (MARDET)
- Garbage Disposal Room
- Auxiliary Laundry
- Medical Spaces & Sick Bay
- Crew’s Berthing
- Crew’s Water Closets & Wash Rooms
- Chapel/Library
- Torpedo Magazine and Workshop
- Chief Petty Officers Mess, Lounge and Pantry
- Crew’s VS-35 Berthing
- Ship Repair Locker 3
Third Deck (Available by Docent Led Tour only)
- Brig
- Port Catapult Machinery Room
- Dental
- Bakery
- Crew’s Mess / Crew’s Galley
- Crew’s Berthing Spaces
- Sailor’s Ge-Dunk – Crew Snack Shop
- Officer’s Galley
- Ordinance transfer and assembly area
Fourth Deck (Available by Docent Led Tours Only)
- Engine Room*
- Fire/Boiler Room*
*All guest touring these spaces must be at least 48 inches in height.
