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USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum

Alameda

Sleep in sailor bunks aboard the USS Hornet, the WWII aircraft carrier that plucked Apollo 11 astronauts from the Pacific. Veteran docents lead you through restricted areas like the Combat Information Center and Captain's Bridge, sharing sea stories you won't find in textbooks.

Veteran-led tours
Apollo space history
Overnight adventures
Interactive exhibits

Tips

🚢"If there is only one thing most travelers to Alameda should do, the USS Hornet is it." (Trips With Tykes)
✨"I can't think of anything else that's like that. That's really special in itself."
👟skip backless shoes, steep ladder climbs ahead

USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum

707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, USA

+1 510-521-8448

$25

www.uss-hornet.org

Upcoming at USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum

Saturday, Jun 20
VIP Behind the Scenes Saturday Tour

VIP Behind the Scenes Saturday Tour

June 20 at 9am

Go where few visitors tread on this four-hour deep dive into the USS Hornet's restricted spaces: Combat Information Center, Radio Central, Brig, and more. Bring your own flashlight for the full experience.

Saturday, Jul 4
New Volunteer Orientation (NVO)

New Volunteer Orientation (NVO)

July 4 at 10am

Walk the decks of a WWII aircraft carrier and learn to keep history alive from the veterans who lived it. This orientation opens doors to volunteer in restoration, lead tours, or support the museum's operations alongside passionate locals.

USS Hornet 4th of July

USS Hornet 4th of July

July 4 at 10am

Celebrate America's 250th birthday aboard a WWII aircraft carrier. The Swingin' Blue Stars perform 1940s hits, sea chanteys echo through the Hangar Bay, and free Island tours let you sit in the Captain's Chair, normally a paid extra. Grab BBQ on the flight deck after the Alameda parade, then head out for fireworks.

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