USS Hornet Alameda

Uss Hornet Museum    

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The USS Hornet spent almost three decades traveling the world's oceans in service to our nation. The USS Hornet Museum, a State and National …

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Jul 25, 2024
It was closed on day we went and there was a memorial service for a fireman happening in the parking area but the outside scenes were amazing--planes on deck and just imaging all the lives and storie… Full review by Christine W
Mar 1, 2024
Simply awesome experience. Incredible displays of aircraft dating back to WW II. Has been very well restored. Docent Lavelle was excellent - great knowledge and experience. Had some great stories Full review by Alan H
Feb 20, 2024
The USS Hornet is a well persevered and important piece of US military. Served in WWII and Vietnam and was the recovery vehicle for the Apollo 11 and 12 missions. It is very well done with a range of… Full review by TheTunaFiles
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Would this be good for younger kids (ages 5 and 8) ? Worth going at that age?
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Without a doubt. My grandson had a ball.
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How far is it from the airport
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No more than 20 minutes from Oakland International. Anywhere from 40 to 90 minutes, depending on traffic, from SFO.
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Is it a good idea to get advance tickets? We are thinking about visiting Tues May 9 and wondered how busy it would be. …
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Is it a good idea to get advance tickets? We are thinking about visiting Tues May 9 and wondered how busy it would be. There are 6 of us and want to come at 10 am. Thanks Dolores Kelley
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I agree w/ other posts, no advance tix purchase needed. Also agree that you should check the website, there may be events to join or avoid. It's a city on water. It's giant. I recommend …
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I agree w/ other posts, no advance tix purchase needed. Also agree that you should check the website, there may be events to join or avoid. It's a city on water. It's giant. I recommend that you eat before so you can just enjoy the ship. Great places on Webster St., on the way. Use the YELP website for ideas. Have fun!
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My family and I will be taking the ferry to the USS Hornet the first week in June. From the ferry to the Hornet are their …
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My family and I will be taking the ferry to the USS Hornet the first week in June. From the ferry to the Hornet are their buses etc to transport you to the Hornet ?
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I'm sorry but there are no buses that go near The Hornet from the Ferry Building. You would have to either call a taxi or use Uber.
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