USS Hornet Museum, California, United States
4.5 (555 reviews) Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #1 in Alameda Speciality Museums
Very fun and interesting
The USS Hornet spent almost three decades traveling the world's oceans in service to our nation. The USS Hornet Museum, a State and National Historic Landmark, is berthed at Pier 3 on the former naval air station in Alameda. The ship's active duty years spanned the 1940's - 60's. The historic aircraft carrier was a key participant in WWII, the Vietnam War, the Cold War and the recovery of the first two lunar landing space missions - Apollo 11 and 12. She was stored in a naval mothball fleet from 1970-1995. When the Museum opened in 1998, it was the only sea, air and space museum on the West Coast. The Museum is a great resource for local and international visitors. Open 7 days a week (only closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day) with a large percentage of the ship accessible for visiting. There are over a hundred restored spaces and dozens of exhibits to learn about the Hornets' career and what it was like to live and work aboard her.
Address
707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501-5006
Mobile
Website
http://www.uss-hornet.org
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Friday, May 10, 2024, 23:46
User Ratings
4.5 based on (555 reviews)
Reviews
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5radtechtim2003 5:00 PM May 20, 2022
A visit to the past
Great carrier, aircraft, and space museum. Most of the aircraft are located on the hanger deck. Full access to flight deck and hanger deck and selected lower decks. There were additional tours at a additional cost to tour the engine room or bridge. Several retired military that love to answer questions about anything you see. Great visit. We spent about three hours there. Took a Uber from wharf area and back. No problems
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5Ron C 5:00 PM Jun 4, 2022
Living history
My family knew sailors who served on CV-8 when she was sunk. I served on two ships in the 60s. The ship has numerous aircraft static displays from ww2 prop to 1980 jets. CV12 was the Apollo 11, et al, recovery ship & they have a display about it. Make sure you walk the lower decks: equipment shops, enlisted & officer berthing, sick bay, & special exhibits. The special docent tours cost extra but are well worth it. Brought back 50+ year memories.
