USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum Events

Tuesday May 13 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

USS Hornet Museum

VIP Behind the Scenes Tour

Explore USS Hornet and receive an exclusive behind-the-scenes guided 6-hour VIP tour! Visit exhibits and restored spaces such as Combat Information Center (CIC), the Torpedo Workshop, Apollo, and the Island Superstructure. View vintage aircraft and historic spacecraft u......More

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Friday May 16 7:00pm - Saturday May 17 7:30am PDT

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Scavenger Hunt Overnight – Youth Group Overnight Adventure

Register for the Overnight Here!Hunt for the Grey Ghost Overnight Scavenger Hunt (Economy Package) 7:00 PM- 7:30 AM Discover the secrets of the Grey Ghost as you hunt for clues on our second deck and Hanger Bays during a 2.5-hour organized scavenger hunt as you embark o......More

USS Hornet Museum

Saturday May 17 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT

USS Hornet Museum

VIP Restoration Behind the Scenes Tour

Reserve This Tour VIP Behind the Scenes TourBeat the crowds and receive a special tour of areas on board HORNET that have not yet been opened to the public or have limited access during the day: Spaces that may be Included Are:Combat Information Center (CIC)Message Cent......More

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Saturday May 17 6:00pm - Sunday May 18 10:00am PDT

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Night Ops: Live Aboard Overnight – Youth Group Overnight Adventure

Register for the Overnight Here!Live-Aboard Program$85-$120 per personPricing varies upon group and day(Ages 7 & Up) Night Ops: Live-Aboard Overnight AdventureEver wonder how an aircraft carrier works? Come aboard and spend the night living with history on the ultimate overnight adventure and find out how USS Hornet’s sailors lived and worked on this city at sea! Designed for ages 7 and up, this is a perfect group activity for scouts, youth groups, schools, friends, and families! During the Night Ops Overnight you will tour key areas of the ship to see various spaces and systems and discuss the history, science, and engineering behind them. As you move around the ship, you can participate in several hands-on science stations and demonstrations interspersed with seeing sailors’ living spaces! The experience includes: Sleeping in restored, original sailor sleeping compartmentsEnjoying Dinner and Breakfast in the original Enlisted Crew’s MessLearning about this famous aircraft carrier’s daring exploitsTouring key areas of the ship and the historic naval aircraft on displayLearning about NASA’s Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 missions that put the first men on the moonEarning an overnight crew Patch & CertificateAmple Free ParkingAll Overnight Guests must be at least 7 years old Come aboard and spend the night living with history with the ultimate overnight adventure! The Museum’s Live-Aboard Overnight Program was one of the first of its kind and a model for overnight Museum adventures. Explore the decks of this famous World War II ship from the Captain’s Bridge to our Sickbay as you walk in the footsteps of astronauts and heroes aboard the ship that proudly recovered the first men to walk on the Moon, the Apollo 11 and 12 lunar mission astronauts. The Live-Aboard program includes an evening tour, breakfast and dinner in the original Enlisted Mess, late-night ghost stories, and more! The program is suitable for all age ranges and its standard single-night stays are divided into: Family/Small Group Live-Aboard: For individual families who wish to stay aboard.Youth Group Live-Aboard: For organized youth groups such as scouts and schools.Adult Group Live-Aboard: For organized adult clubs, work groups, or groups of friends.

USS Hornet Museum

Tuesday May 20 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

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Friday May 23 7:00pm - 10:00pm PDT

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History Mystery “After-Hours” Tour

History Mystery TourIs the USS Hornet really haunted? Come and see for yourself! Do you dare explore Hornet after hours?History Mystery tickets may be purchased on our websiteHistory Mystery Tours will be capped at 40 for capacity with 4 different tour groupsSome spaces......More

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Monday May 26 10:00am - 5:00pm PDT

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Memorial Day Commemoration 2025

Please join the USS Hornet as we commemorate those who have given their lives in the service of this country. We will have a wreath laying, special guest speakers and a flyover from the Memorial Squadron. Our 2 featured speakers: CDR Trisha J Kelly, Commanding Officer, NRC Alameda (Bio below) and CDR Michael “BC” Molloy, Commanding Officer, Navy Talent Acquisition Group, Golden Gate (Bio Below) NTAG Golden Gate is the Navy’s premiere recruiting district – covering central and northern California, including the SF Bay Area, Sacramento, Central Coast, and Central Valley. Headquartered in Mountain View, it consists of 10 divisions with 38 Navy Recruiting Stations, 3 Officer Recruiting Stations, and 2 Military Entrance Processing Stations. Its mission is to recruit top talent for the Navy’s success and sailor growth. Follow NTAG Golden Gate on Facebook and Instagram (@ntaggoldengate). Bio CDR Trisha J Kelly: Commander Trisha Kelly is a native of Long Island, NY. She graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Oceanography. CDR Kelly holds a Master of Arts in Education with a focus on Instructional Leadership from Point Loma Nazarene University and JPME Phase I from the Naval War College. CDR Kelly began her naval career onboard USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) out of San Diego, CA, where she served as the Ordnance and Gunnery Division Officer, and Assistant Chief Engineer. She deployed twice during her initial tour and earned her Surface Warfare Device (SWO). After completing Expeditionary Combat School in 2011 CDR Kelly’s next assignment was at Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) Four in Little Creek Virginia as the Weapons Department Head. She completed a deployment with CTG 56.5 to Kuwait providing security escorts to High Value assets, responsible for the entire weapons and ammunition inventory in the U.A.E. CDR Kelly was selected into the Meteorology Oceanography community (METOC) in 2011 and served as a Forecaster and Tsunami initial responder while at the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in Pearl Harbor HI. She went on to serve as the Flag Aide to the Oceanography and Navigator of the Navy (N2N6E), stationed at the Pentagon where she received her Information Warfare Device. Following a short period in the Reserves she served as an Officer Recruiter for the San Diego District and led 6 enlisted recruiting stations earning honors as the top Officer Recruiting station of the Southwest region. CDR Kelly was selected to the Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR) – Surface Warfare Community in Fall of 2018. Her first TAR assignment was to MSRON Eleven out of Seal Beach CA as the Executive Officer where she earned her Small Craft Insignia. CDR Kelly was the Reserve Program Director of Military Sealift Command Pacific out of Point Loma CA before her selection to Commander. She just completed a tour as the Executive Officer and currently serves as the Commanding Officer of Navy Reserve Center Alameda. Her husband Sean Kelly is a Coast Guard veteran and they have 2 children Quinn and Hunter ages 5 and 6. Her personal decorations include FTS (TAR) Junior Officer of the Year CY20, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3) Navy and Marine Corp achievement medal (4), United States Coast Guard Commendation Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and various unit and campaign awards. Bio CDR Michael “BC” Molloy Commander Michael “BC” Molloy is a native of Missoula, MT. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a focus on National Security Affairs. After commissioning, he coached the Naval Academy Sprint Football team and reported to Pensacola, FL for aviation training. He earned his Naval Aviator wings in April 2009. After receiving initial MH-60S training with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO (HSC-2) at Naval Station Norfolk, VA, he reported to the ‘Chargers” of HSC-26 in Norfolk, VA. Shortly after checking in, he deployed in support of Operation UNIFIED RESPONSE, supporting disaster relief efforts in response to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Additionally, he deployed to FIFTH Fleet in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in the summer of 2010 and spring 2012. His duties included Detachment Operations Officer, Assistant Tactics Officer, Squadron NATOPS Officer and squadron NATOPS instructor. After transition to the HH-60H airframe, CDR Molloy joined the “Red Wolves” of HSC-84 in Norfolk, VA in 2013, one of two Navy Helicopter squadrons designated as direct support to Special Operations Forces. While there, he served as Squadron NATOPS Officer and NATOPS Instructor, Assistant Operations Officer, Detachment Operations Officer, and Assistant Maintenance Officer. He deployed twice to the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility supporting Crisis Response and multiple Joint and Coalition exercises. In September 2015, CDR Molloy reported to Naval Special Warfare Sea, Air, Land (SEAL) Team FOUR at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, VA as Fires Support Officer, and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC). While assigned to Team FOUR, he deployed in support of Special Operations Command Africa. Following refresher training in the MH-60S. He joined the “Firehawks” of HSC-85 in 2018. He deployed in support of Special Operations Command Pacific in 2019-2020, participating in multiple Joint and Coalition exercises in the INDOPACOM theater. His duties at HSC-85 included Assistant Operations Officer, Detachment Maintenance Officer, and Squadron Maintenance Officer. In July 2021, CDR Molloy was assigned to Headquarters, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) as a Joint Air Officer in the current operations division. He most recently served as the Executive Assistant to the USSOCOM Director of Operations from October 2022 to July 2023. His personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal (2 awards), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3 Awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2 awards), and various campaign/unit awards. CDR Molloy is married to Amanda Molloy of Grove City, PA and they have two children and a happy yellow lab.

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Tuesday May 27 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

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VIP Behind the Scenes Tour

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Tuesday June 3 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

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Friday June 6 6:30pm - 8:00pm PDT

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Hornet Twilight Night Run

Outfront Endurance is putting on another run event! The Hornet Twilight Night Run! The event will start and finish at the USS Hornet pier and run around Alameda Point. For more information please visit their webpage: https://outfrontendurance.com/hornet-twilight-run ...More

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Saturday June 7 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT

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New Volunteer Orientation (NVO)

Interested in helping with airplanes, restoration, security, tours, events, or administrative assistance? Orientation is usually held the first Saturday of each month (except where noted) from 10:00 AM–12:30 AM*.Private NVO’s by appointment only. Invite a friend to atte......More

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Saturday June 7 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

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Battle of Midway Wardroom Speaker Series 2025

Please join us in the Wardroom on the USS Hornet as we cover the pivotal battle of the Pacific War in World War II: The Battle of Midway. The USS Hornet CV-8 participated in this battle and there was some controversy about their part in this battle. Explore this and mor......More

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Saturday June 7 6:00pm - 11:00pm PDT

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Ballroom Blitz Fly Me To The Moon

Tickets Here! 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Systems Check (Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres) Check your coat (but not your space suit!) and settle into your seat in Mission Control. Then take a space walk to explore the USS Hornet’s hangar bay and Fantail Deck – all while enjoying some t......More

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Tuesday June 10 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

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