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Hornet. The might of an aircraft carrier lies in its ability to quickly move about the world’s oceans, projecting power whenever and wherever it is needed. The heart of a carrier’s combat strength is its aircraft; her Air Groups provided Hornet’s lethal sting.
The USS Hornet Museum is the Bay Area’s Premiere Ship Museum Come aboard and learn about this great ship’s legacy from World War II through the Vietnam War and culminating with the recovery of the Apollo 11 and 12 astronauts, the first two sets of astronauts to walk on the Moon.
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. The USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate!
The Navy’s aircraft carrier hull number 12 was originally slated to be commissioned as the USS Kearsarge. However, the ship’s name was changed to honor the fallen USS Hornet (CV-8) after she was sunk at the Battle of Santa Cruz Islands while protecting US forces holding Guadalcanal.
The seventh U.S. Navy ship named Hornet was an early aircraft carrier commissioned in October 1941. USS Hornet (CV-8) was the third and final member of the Yorktown-class, commissioned just weeks before the attack on Pearl Harbor.
While visiting the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum our guests will have access to some of the most integral aircraft in United States Military history. These aircraft are on continuous display throughout the Museum in the Hangar Deck and on the Flight Deck. Adopt Your Favorite Aircraft!
Is USS Hornet really haunted? Come spend an evening with us and find out! Come aboard and learn about Hornet’s more chilling history as you tour the ship after hours.
aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-8) at the beginning of the "Doolittle Raid" in April 1942. Note the USAAF North American B-25 Mitchell bomber on Hornet´s deck.
Ever wonder how an aircraft carrier works? Come aboard and spend the night living with history on the ultimate overnight adventure and find out how USS Hornet’s sailors lived and worked on this city at sea!
The USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum is proud to present CarrierCon, a convention celebrating cosplay, tabletop gaming, and Western and Japanese media. CarrierCon is an opportunity for people of all ages to share their love of cosplay and pop culture media while supporting a local museum.