
USS Hornet (Sea, Air, and Space Museum): Entry Ticket
Visit the eighth ship to be named "Hornet" and explore its museum and exhibits
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Venue hours
Opening times
Venue hours and ticket availability are checked separately.
USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Mus
- Fri, Jul 31
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- Sat, Aug 1
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- Sun, Aug 2
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- Mon, Aug 3
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The experience
Visit the eighth ship to be named "Hornet" and explore its museum and exhibits
USS Hornet CV-12 is one of the 24 legendary Essex-class aircraft carriers constructed during and after World War II. Built at Newport News, Virginia, she is the eighth ship to be named "Hornet."
She is one of the most decorated ships of the US Navy, having rounded out her service as the prime recovery ship for Apollo 11 and 12, the historic first manned lunar landing missions.
What’s included
- Admission to the USS Hornet
- Admission to the museum
Not included
- Specialty tours are not available and require a $10 add-on ticket
Where to go
USS Hornet - Sea, Air, and Space Museum
707 West Hornet Avenue
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Important visitor information
Must know
The ship is a designated national and state historic landmark, and the majority of spaces are accessible only by steep stairs or ladders
Before purchase
Last entry at 4:00pm, 1-hour before closing
Good to know
*Commissioned:**
CV-12: 29 November 1943
CVA-12: 11 September 1953
CVS-12: 18 December 1958
*Decommissioned (final):** 26 June 1970
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