Address: 707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, USA
Phone: +15105218448
Sunday: 10AM–5PM
Monday: 10AM–5PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10AM–5PM
Saturday: 10AM–5PM
Claus Weisemann
We have been living in walking distance from the carrier for quite a while and we finally took a tour. It was certainly worth the time. We chose the self-guided tour and could walk around on three decks: the flight deck, the hangar deck and the deck below the hangar deck. There is so much to see and to learn, that we will come back. Aircraft exhibits from WW II fighters to the F14 Tomcat, Apollo memorabilia, crew quarters, the ship's hospital. Trying to imagine how over 4000 men and women served on this ship. Take your kids for a fascinating history lesson. We will come back for the island tour (was sold out today) and for more.
Jay O
It was a really amazing expansive place. If you want to read everything it could take days. Ask questions and explore, you can pay extra for a led tour. We spent 3 hours on our own and didn't see everything. I can't wait to go back and do a vip tour. They offer random tours, some that show you off limits parts, but those are usually run once a month so check their website. Make sure to visit the special room dedicated to the history of our Japanese soldiers. You can get on board (with help) in a wheelchair or walker. But you won't get to see much of the ship. It still would be awesome to see the planes in the center hanger. But much of the ship is down narrow corridors with straight vertical staircases. It could be challenging if you have a mobility issue but I'd say don't let that stop you from seeing some of it.
Cars and Coasters
Great staff and definitely great piece of history!! BTW William was a great tour guide. Couldn't of asked for a better experience. We became members and we can't wait to return to see more of the ship! BTW I'll be posting a video of my experience on my YouTube channel if anyone is interested. Thanks everyone!
M W
Great place! My boyfriend and I spent more than 3 hours here exploring all the rooms and exhibits and planes. I wish we had more time that day, we could have easily spent at least another hour looking at everything more closely. Super interesting piece of history that is well worth your time. I want to come back with my parents for a tour, the docent we spoke (thanks Sydney!) to was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and we enjoyed hearing the insights and interesting details he told us, about the small cutout models used to keep track of planes on the two level model deck!
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Yes, they sure do. They do ask to see military id for active members or VIC card for veterans.
They had a consession stand . Well a table with burgers an hotdogs in the middle of the hanger deck
TICKET TYPE Adult Admission$20 Seniors & Military$15 Students$15 Youth$10 Children 6 & UnderFree MembersFree https://www.uss-hornet.org/
The USS Hornet is not a National Park, but if you're a Senior you will receive a discounted admission.
This one is the CVS12, it was first commissioned from '43-47, then 53-70. Sounds like it's definitely the one your dad served on. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Hornet_(CV-12)
Im not sure. You can send an email with your question, they aswer your doubt very fast.
But lots to see on hanger deck and you can hangout on the stern and enjoy the city views. Arrr matey, tis a fine old lady.
Yes just go up the gang plank and purchase your tickets
Not really a stroller friendly place, it would be much better to take a young one in backpack style carrier. There are very steep stairs and ladders all over the ship. There isn't much you can do to make a very old steel ship child friendly.
Our CEO is Mark Epperson. We are still overall run by the non-profit "Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation."
Am guessing there shldnt be a charge since the organisers would've taken care of it.
I don't work for the Hornet Museum. Sorry...I am just a repeat guest over the years. If you go to their website you will find the answers to your questions. Sorry again.
Don't quote me but I'm pretty sure you can. They are flexible
No, you can't
Donations are always accepted here. Just speak to a veteran or volunteer personnel for more information.
Either on the website or at the ship
Under COVID restrictions no.
I visited the Hornet and stayed till one hour before closing. The were giving tours as I departed. If it's not busy (and probably isn't) they will give you a tour upon arrival if you request one. In other words, they're very friendly and due to the lack of people showing up the guides have nothing to do, they would love to give u a tour at any time.
The Pier is public and fishing is determined by the City of Alameda. So if the city allows it and someone has a fishing license, it would be permitted as long as it doesn't interfere with visitors to the Hornet Museum.
Just senior students teachers and kids under six get discounts. Also people with military air force marine affiliation
Thanks for the question, Fred. There is parking all around the Hornet, but not right next to it. The area is the former Alameda Naval Air station which was closed in the 1990's so much of the space is abandoned leaving large parking areas. You'll find parking along W. Hornet Avenue in the vacated large lot along that road.
I see one answer of 873 feet, but that would be the flight deck. At the water line the ship is 824 feet.
It was commanded by Lt. Com. James Doolittle but this carrier is another one the one that carried the B 25 Mitchels was sunk in the Battle of Santa Cruz, it was sunk by torpedoes but the Big E along side her was hit by a bomb, Big E's Sisters the Yorktown and the Hornet were sunk. And the elevators could not carry the Mitchels, and the Mitchels wings are not fittable for a WW2 Carriers elevator
When i visited there was a tour at 11 am, 12 and 1 pm😉
It can't be renovated. It has to stay in its original condition. The status it has dictates the amount of repair that it can undergo
July 23, 1966, USS Hornet 12 rushed into waters off Thailand to look for survivors of crashed Royal Thai DC3 flight. Unfortunately, they did not find anyone.
I would call and ask, some former members of the crew work there as guides. In my opinion, you should be admitted at no cost in gratitude for your husband's service.
Agreeded no need to buy advanced tickets
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