Hours & Rates

DISCOUNTED GENERAL ADMISSION DEAL COUPONS (such as Groupon, etc) are valid ONLY for general admission to the museum during regular museum hours, 10:00am-5:00pm. They cannot be used as payment for any group or individual tour, any overnight experience, or any special event (public or private) or program that is available for purchase on the USS Hornet Museum.

Before traveling to the museum to redeem your coupon, please check our Upcoming Events Calendar for special events that occur during regular museum hours at which such coupons are NOT valid. Full admission prices will be charged if you choose to attend, and any coupons presented will be returned for use on another day.

Any requests for a coupon refund must be made directly to the organization who issued the coupon and from whom you purchased it. Coupons are NOT redeemable for cash nor credit at the museum.

Hours

The aircraft carrier USS Hornet now serves as a museum at the former naval air station in Alameda. The ship is open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Guests are welcome to explore parts of the ship on their own or join a guided tour.

Weekday	Open	Gate Closes	Museum Closes
Monday	10:00am	4:00pm	5:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am	4:00pm	5:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am	4:00pm	5:00pm
Thursday	10:00am	4:00pm	5:00pm
Friday	10:00am	4:00pm	5:00pm
Saturday	10:00am	4:00pm	5:00pm
Sunday	10:00am	4:00pm	5:00pm

Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
Closes early at 3:00pm on December 24, Christmas Eve
Visit our Calendar page for updated times and special programs.

Admission Fees (Effective July 1, 2012)

Type	General Admission	Group Rate *
Adults	$16.00	$12.00
Seniors (65+)	$13:00	$10.00
Military w/ I.D.	$13.00	$10.00
Students w/ I.D.	$13.00	$10.00
Youth (5-17)	$7.00	$6.00
Children (4 & under)	Free w/ paying adult
Museum Members	Free	Free

* Group rates are available for 15 or more people with advance reservations. Learn more about our group rates and school programs.

NOTE: Unaccompanied Youths must be 16 years of age. Identification as proof of age will be required.

Membership

Members receive free admission, store discounts, and special invitations. Learn more about our Membership Program and join today! Prices subject to change without notice.