The USS Hornet Museum, officially known as the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum, is a historic aircraft carrier museum located in Alameda, California. The museum is housed aboard the USS Hornet (CV-12), a World War II-era aircraft carrier that also played a significant role in the Apollo space missions.
USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum
+1 (510) 521-8448
Daily 10:00 – 17:00
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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The USS Hornet recovered the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 space capsules. The Hangar Deck, where you first enter the USS Hornet, has a beautiful display of fighter planes, and an extensive exhibit of the Apollo-related activities of the aircraft carrier.
Exhibits and Attractions:
- Aircraft Displays: The USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum features a variety of aircraft from different eras, including:
- TBM-3E Avenger: A torpedo bomber from World War II.
- F-14A Tomcat: A veteran of the Gulf War.
- SH-3H Sea King: An all-weather helicopter designed for anti-submarine warfare.
Apollo Splashdown Display: The USS Hornet was the recovery ship for the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 missions. Exhibits include:
- Apollo Command Module CSM-011: Used for the AS-202 uncrewed suborbital flight test.
- Mobile Quarantine Facility: Used by the Apollo 14 astronauts following their return to Earth.
- SH-3H Sea King Helicopter: Used in the 1995 movie “Apollo 13.”
Nearby Attraction:
While in Alameda, visitors can also explore the Alameda Naval Air Museum, which offers additional insights into naval aviation history.