VIP Behind the Scenes Tuesday Tour

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About VIP Behind the Scenes Tuesday Tour

About Themed & Group Programs

The goal of each of the Museum’s educational program is to use our unique environment to teach science and history concepts in an interactive and fun manner and each program features a tour and hands-on activities.

Exclusively on Tuesdays

VIP Behind the Scenes Tour

Explore the ship early in the morning and receive a special 3 hour tour of areas onboard the USS Hornet Museum that have not yet been opened to the public or have limited daytime access! This includes areas such as Combat Information Center (CIC), Engine Room, Catapult Room, Arresting Gear Engine Room, Brig, and Message Center (Radio Central). Visitors are welcome to bring a flashlight with them, since you’ll get to explore dark hidden spaces even during the daytime! Following the guided tour guests are invited to explore the rest of the museum on their own when the tour ends.

This Docent-led VIP tour is customizable and designed to accommodate your particular interests.
Times
10 AM Check-In

Rates: $60.00 per person

TICKETS 

Please Note: Ticket Sales for each tour end the Friday prior to scheduled Tuesday Tour.  Please be sure to purchase in advance!

Upcoming Events
June 03 @ 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
VIP Behind the Scenes Tuesday Tour

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FAQ

To see all available parts of the ship, you will be required to climb steep ladders. Visitors who cannot negotiate steep ladders or who might have claustrophobia or other intense anxieties with heights or tight spaces are advised against taking a Specialty Tour.
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