The USS Hornet Museum is the Bay Area’s Premiere Ship Museum
Our mission is to utilize USS Hornet and the collections, exhibitions, and educational programming to promote awareness and understanding of history, science, technology, and service.
Plan Your Visit – USS Hornet Museum
Directions, tickets, upcoming events, accessibility and more information about visiting the USS Hornet Museum.
History – USS Hornet Museum
Built at Newport News, Virginia, she is the eighth ship to be named “Hornet.” She is one of the most decorated ships of the US Navy, having rounded out her service as the prime recovery ship for Apollo 11 and 12, the historic first manned lunar landing missions.
Overnights – USS Hornet Museum
The goal of each of the Museum’s educational programs 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. For a maximum ship experience, try one of the overnight stays! Homeschools & Scout Groups Qualify for Field Trip Rates.
About – USS Hornet Museum
The USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum is one of many organizations across 46 states, Puerto Rico, and Panama that are part of the Smithsonian Affiliations Program, all working to preserve heritages, expand knowledge and inspire learning.
Paranormal – USS Hornet Museum
The goal of each of the Museum’s educational programs 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. For a maximum ship experience, try one of the overnight stays! Homeschools & Scout Groups Qualify for Field Trip Rates.
Tours & Programs – USS Hornet Museum
Regular tours: Visitors can self-tour about 75% of the Museum during our normal days of operation and can purchase guided tours of the Engine Room*, Captain’s Bridge, and other spaces. These tours can be purchased at admissions or through the docents on duty that day.
Getting to the Museum – USS Hornet Museum
From downtown Oakland BART stations, take the Line 96 bus out to USS Hornet Museum. This requires a walk of .8 miles. Please visit the AC Transit website to see a detailed schedule of times and bus stop options.
Ticket Information – USS Hornet Museum
Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain reduced admission of $2.00 per visitor to the Hornet Museum simply by presenting their EBT card at the Admissions Desk. You can purchase your tickets at the door or online here:
Community Outreach – USS Hornet Museum
The USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum proudly hosts community events on board our amazing ship that highlight various causes, community groups, and age ranges and is dedicated to welcoming and engaging our community and visitors with …