USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum

10/15/2026

Please join us this Saturday for our latest Speaker Series Event! Come hear the story of the Lost Battalion in World War II. This presentation starts at 1 pm in the Wardroom and examines the 100th/442nd Regimental Combat Team and their rescue of the Lost Battalion during World War II.

10/14/2026

There was a ship named USS Hornet all those years ago when the Navy started. Hornet

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy!

Today we celebrate the Sailors who protect ports and seas across the globe with honor.

Fair winds and following seas. ⚓🇺🇸

10/12/2026

We are open on Monday, October 12!

On Indigenous Peoples' Day, the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum honors the Ohlone peoples whose ancestral waters we are docked in, along with Native American service members past and present.

Looking for a place to spend the holiday? Look no further than the Hornet! We are open during our regular hours, 10am-5pm.

10/11/2026

🚀 It’s been an incredible weekend aboard the Hornet! 🌙

On top of all the Fleet Week action, we were honored to host NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch (right to left).

From recovering the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 astronauts to welcoming the next generation of lunar explorers, space is an important part of our story. We’re proud to celebrate the spirit of discovery that inspires us to keep reaching beyond Earth—and to share that inspiration with future generations. 🌎✨

10/10/2026

During this Fleet Week, check out a piece of Blue Angels history! The U.S. Navy Blue Angels flew the Douglas A-4F Skyhawk II (affectionately nicknamed the "Scooter") from 1974-1986.

Come up to our flight deck and take a peek inside the wheel wall—you might just find a special insignia signed by the Blue Angels themselves.

10/09/2026

The Hornet loves the Oakland Roots Sports Club! ⚽️ 🎆

This Saturday, October 10 (tomorrow!), cheer on the Roots they play San Antonio for their last unforgettable night at the Coliseum, capped off with a fireworks finale.

Every ticket purchased through the link below donates 20% to the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum. 👏 👏 👏

We’re thrilled to be part of their farewell celebration at the Coliseum!

📅 October 10, 7pm
📍 Oakland Coliseum
🎟️ link: oaklandrootssc.com/fundraiser
Use promo code CVS12 at checkout.

Thank you, Oakland Roots, for being such a great community partner. Let’s give the Coliseum a send-off to remember!

10/08/2026

During Fleet Week we’re spotlighting some of our favorite fighter jets aboard the Hornet! ✈️

Check out the F/A-18C Hornet, which was designed to operate from the deck of an aircraft carrier. With a maximum speed of about Mach 1.7+, it can truly go supersonic.⚡️

And if you’re watching the Blue Angels this Fleet Week, there’s an extra special connection: the Blue Angels flew F/A-18 Hornets for 34 years before transitioning to the Super Hornet in 2021.

Come on board this weekend to learn more and see our jets in person. ✨

Friday Fleet Week event info: https://uss-hornet.org/event/fleet-week-at-the-hornet/

10/07/2026

For a Scout troop, a night aboard the USS Hornet is a sleepover like no other…

Sharing one of our favorite throwback photos of our Live Aboard experiences—one of the best ways to experience the ship.

Want to wake up on an aircraft carrier during Fleet Week? Our Live Aboard Fleet Week Night Wings is this Saturday! ⚓️

Learn more: https://uss-hornet.org/tours-and-programs/live-aboard-adventure/

10/06/2026

We're coming to SF for Fleet Week! ⚓

This Saturday and Sunday, the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum is bringing one of our historic fighter cockpits to San Francisco, giving you the chance to climb inside and take the pilot’s seat. Check back soon to see what we'll be bringing over the Bay 👀

It's our favorite way to watch the Blue Angels fly overhead. Stop by and visit us!

10/05/2026

History but make it haunted! A big thanks to KQED for spotlighting us at the top of their list of historic tours around the Bay Area to enjoy this Halloween. Learn more about what we're up to this spooky season, alongside some of our neighboring historic sites and museums 👻

Lighthouses, castles and a lot of spooky mansions: Check out these historical sites hosting Halloween events this October.