About USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum
The USS Hornet Museum is a nonprofit maritime museum and historic aircraft carrier located in Alameda, California, just across the bay from Oakland. Housed aboard the legendary USS Hornet (CV-12), the museum preserves the ship's distinguished service in World War II, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and its historic role as the primary recovery vessel for the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 astronauts after their Moon missions.
Services
Historic Aircraft Carrier Tours Self-Guided Tours Docent-Led Tours Flight Deck Exhibits Historic Aircraft Displays Apollo 11 & Apollo 12 Recovery Exhibits NASA Artifacts Engine Room Tours Captain's Bridge Tours STEM Education Programs School Field Trips Overnight Programs Summer Camps Community Events Private Event Rentals Corporate Events Weddings Museum Store Volunteer Programs and Educational Workshops.Reviews
The docents really make the experience. Their knowledge is impressive as is their dedication to sharing the legacy of the Hornet. We opted for the additional engine room tour and our docent's knowledge impressed my engineer Dad who specializes in power generation. Touring the Hornet makes you appreciate the luxuries of freedom afforded by the sacrifices of many brave young Americans who had hopes and dreams just like us.