Cold War Anti Submarine Warfare Tour (ASW)

Join a veteran Combat Information Center (CIC) Watch Officer for a tour of the operational spaces of the ship that partnered with each other to hunt and detect Soviet Submarines […]

Field Trip at Sea

Portholes and telephone on ship

– All reservations must be made at least 1 week in advance – Private docents are $40.00 for school rate for 3 hours for classes under 15 – All ship […]

Air Defense Tour

USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier - Fire Explosion in the background

This tour explores the revolution in defense against air attack that turned this task from mission impossible into mission accomplished during World War Two. Overview: Spaces Visited May Include – […]

Passport to History

Overview: Walk in the footsteps of USS Hornet sailors! Come aboard one of America’s most fascinating aircraft carriers for a fun-filled day that will transform your students into actual World War II […]

Tuesday VIP Tours

military ship radara

Explore USS Hornet and receive an exclusive behind-the-scenes guided 6-hour VIP tour! Visit exhibits and restored spaces such as Combat Information Center (CIC), the Torpedo Workshop, Apollo, and the Island Superstructure. View vintage […]

STEM to Stern

USS Hornet Museum Stem Program Logo

In our STEM to Stern Program, students see how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics apply to the operational functions of a World War II aircraft carrier. The historic surroundings of USS Hornet offer […]

History Mystery

History Mystery Tour - USS Hornet

Is USS Hornet Haunted? Spend an evening with us and find out! Come aboard and learn about Hornet’s more chilling history as you travel about her decks. This is your chance for an exclusive, […]

Step Into History

black and white photo of military pilots walking towards planes

Overview: 20th Century American History (day tour) for Grades 8-12. Learn U.S. History while visiting five different stations aboard this historic aircraft carrier. This day program is based on the […]

History Mystery Overnight

For those who want more time to get better acquainted with the ship’s secrets, we offer an overnight version of the History Mystery Tour. Sleep where the crew slept–and perhaps […]