Flashlight Tours

Scheduled Tour Dates
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012

see Upcoming Events for more dates

Our Other Tours:
Flashlight Tours (8:30am-11:30am)
History Mystery Tours (7pm-10pm)
History Mystery Overnight (6pm-9am)

"Flashlight" Tours

Beat the crowds and receive a special tour of areas onboard HORNET that have not yet been opened to the public or have limited access during the day:

  • Combat Information Center (CIC)
  • Message Center (Radio Central)
  • Forward Diesel Machine Room
  • Ship’s Main Laundry
  • Special Weapons Storages
  • Brig
  • Catapult Machinery Room
  • Cobbler Shop
  • Dental Spaces

Following the guided tour, explore the rest of the museum on your own. (The guided portion of the tour lasts 2-3 hours and may vary from the above itinerary.)

Combat Information Center

Tour Schedule

Flashlight Tours are usually held the third Saturday of the month.

Rates

$35.00 per adult ($30 for members). Advance payment required.

Gift Certificates are available.

Information and Reservations

Reservations can be placed on-line through our Ship’s Store or contact the Ticket Office at:
(510) 521-8448 x 224.

Special Notifications

  • All tours start at 8:30am.
  • Everybody must bring their own flashlight; HORNET does not supply individual lights.
  • Cameras are welcome, but must have a neck strap.
  • Tour participants must wear comfortable shoes. Heels and open-toed shoes are not allowed.
  • Tour participants must be in good physical health as there will be lots of walking and climbing.
  • Due to safety reasons, children 12 and under are not allowed on Flashlight Tours.
  • Tour space is limited to 18 people.
  • The USS Hornet reserves the right to cancel a tour if less than 8 people sign up. Tours may be rescheduled or a refund will be issued.
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