BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//USS Hornet Museum - ECPv6.10.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:USS Hornet Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://uss-hornet.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for USS Hornet Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T130000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20241118T185724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T184624Z UID:10000255-1745053200-1745067600@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:VIP Restoration Behind the Scenes Tour DESCRIPTION:Reserve Your Tour\n \nVIP Behind the Scenes Tour\nBeat 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: \nSpaces that may be Included Are:\nCombat Information Center (CIC)\nMessage Center (Radio Central)\nForward Diesel Machine Room\nShip’s Main Laundry\nSpecial Weapons Storage & Work Space\nBrig\nCatapult Machinery Room\nCobbler Shop\nDental Spaces\nFollowing the guided tour\, explore the rest of the museum on your own. (The guided portion of the tour lasts at least four hours and may vary from the above itinerary.) \nTour Schedule\nVIP Behind the Scenes Tours are usually held the third Saturday of the month. \nRates\n$50.00 per adult ($40 for members – please bring your membership card for verification). Advance payment required. \nGift Certificates are available \nInformation and Reservations \nReservations can be placed on-line or contact the Ticket Office at:\n(510) 521-8448 x 224. \nSpecial Notifications\nThis guided tour begins at 9:00am in the morning and runs at least four hours\, after which visitors may remain on the ship for the rest of the day.\nEverybody must bring their own flashlight; HORNET does not supply individual lights.\nCameras are welcome\, but must have a neck strap.\nTour participants must wear comfortable shoes. Heels and open-toed shoes are not allowed.\nTour participants must be in good physical health as there will be lots of walking and climbing.\nDue to safety reasons\, children 12 and under are not allowed on VIP Restoration Behind the Scenes Tour.\nTour space is limited to 20 people.\nTours may be rescheduled\, no refunds URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/vip-restoration-behind-the-scenes-tour-04192024/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Restoration-VIP-Photo-New.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T120000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20241216T183307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T190651Z UID:10000263-1745060400-1745064000@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:Doolittle Raid Wardroom Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:Please join us in the Wardroom on the USS Hornet as we give a presentation about the important Doolittle Raid of World War II. The USS Hornet (CV-8) loaded on the B-25 Army bombers for this special mission right here at Alameda Naval Air Station before heading out to the Pacific and history. \nChuck Myers will be giving the presentation. Please note the time is 11 AM for this presentation. \nChuck’s Bio: \nBA in History. Commissioned in the Navy after finishing OCS.\nServed on USS Yorktown as a JO (CVS-10)\nQualified as an OOD-F as an ensign\nServed 5 years in the Navy\n14+ years as a docent on the Hornet.\nTechnical Advisor on the Midway movie (2019)\nTechnical Advisor on the movie Devotion URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/doolittle-raid-wardroom-speaker-series/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Doolittle-Raid.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T160000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250401T174140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T174140Z UID:10000393-1745323200-1745337600@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:VIP Behind the Scenes Tour DESCRIPTION: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 up close. Discover rarely visited spaces and hear authentic sea stories from your veteran tour guide! This Docent-led VIP tour is customizable and designed to accommodate your particular interests. \nTimes \n10 AM Check-In \nRates\n$40.00 per adult ($35 for members – please bring your membership card for verification). Advance payment required. \nGift Certificates are available \nInformation and Reservations \nReservations can be placed on-line or contact the Ticket Office at:\n(510) 521-8448 x 224. URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/vip-behind-the-scenes-tour-13/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VIP-Tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T170000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250401T160131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T212241Z UID:10000390-1745661600-1745686800@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:F/A-18C Hornet unveiling! DESCRIPTION:Please join us on the USS Hornet as we officially unveil our newest aircraft: The F/A-18C Hornet! This aircraft is from the Pensacola National Naval Aviation Museum. The aircraft will be arriving at the Oakland Airport during the week prior to this event and then will be brought aboard the USS Hornet\, reassembled and put on display! \nWe are going to thank the donors who made this possible-especially the USS Hornet’s own docents who led the fundraising charge for us to be able to bring this amazing aircraft to the USS Hornet. We will also have a few special speakers. \nMore details to come – stay tuned! \nImage courtesy of the National Naval Aviation Museum. \nMore information on aircraft: \nThis F/A-18C was one of two VFA-81 Sunliners who shot down a pair of MIG-21 Fishbeds on the 1st day of Operation Desert Storm on January 17th\, 1991. The pilot that day was CAPT Nick “Mongo” Mongillo\, USN (ret.). URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/f-18-hornet-unveiling/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hornet-Small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T160000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250401T174158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T174158Z UID:10000394-1745928000-1745942400@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:VIP Behind the Scenes Tour DESCRIPTION: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 up close. Discover rarely visited spaces and hear authentic sea stories from your veteran tour guide! This Docent-led VIP tour is customizable and designed to accommodate your particular interests. \nTimes \n10 AM Check-In \nRates\n$40.00 per adult ($35 for members – please bring your membership card for verification). Advance payment required. \nGift Certificates are available \nInformation and Reservations \nReservations can be placed on-line or contact the Ticket Office at:\n(510) 521-8448 x 224. URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/vip-behind-the-scenes-tour-14/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VIP-Tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T123000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20240927T164213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T161213Z UID:10000328-1746266400-1746275400@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Orientation (NVO) DESCRIPTION:Interested in helping with airplanes\, restoration\, security\, tours\, events\, or administrative assistance? \nOrientation is usually held the first Saturday of each month (except where noted) from 10:00 AM–12:30 AM*.\nPrivate NVO’s by appointment only. Invite a friend to attend! \n*Requires an RSVP to attend. Sign up in advance: phone (510) 521-8448 x 243 or email: volunteers@uss-hornet.org \n  URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/new-volunteer-orientation-nvo/2025-05-03/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/New-Volunteer-Orientation-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T210000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250313T210234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T210236Z UID:10000388-1746273600-1746392400@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:World Goth Day Festival DESCRIPTION:The USS Hornet will be hosting the World Goth Day Festival on May 3rd and 4th 2025. The ship will be open for regular guests of the museum but the Hangar Bay will have exhibitor booths from the festival. \nPlease note-the Museum will open at Noon and be open to 5 pm for normal museum business (instead of our normal opening time of 10 AM). \nIf you are interested in the Goth Day Festival you can find more information and buy your tickets here! URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/world-goth-day-festival/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Goth-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T160000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250401T174215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T174215Z UID:10000395-1746532800-1746547200@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:VIP Behind the Scenes Tour DESCRIPTION: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 up close. Discover rarely visited spaces and hear authentic sea stories from your veteran tour guide! This Docent-led VIP tour is customizable and designed to accommodate your particular interests. \nTimes \n10 AM Check-In \nRates\n$40.00 per adult ($35 for members – please bring your membership card for verification). Advance payment required. \nGift Certificates are available \nInformation and Reservations \nReservations can be placed on-line or contact the Ticket Office at:\n(510) 521-8448 x 224. URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/vip-behind-the-scenes-tour-15/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VIP-Tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T100000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20241108T234106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T171322Z UID:10000246-1746813600-1746871200@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:Night Ops: Live Aboard Overnight – Youth Group Overnight Adventure DESCRIPTION:Register for the Overnight Here!\nLive-Aboard Program\n$85-$120 per person\nPricing varies upon group and day\n(Ages 7 & Up) \nNight Ops: Live-Aboard Overnight Adventure\nEver 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! \nDuring 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: \nSleeping in restored\, original sailor sleeping compartments\nEnjoying Dinner and Breakfast in the original Enlisted Crew’s Mess\nLearning about this famous aircraft carrier’s daring exploits\nTouring key areas of the ship and the historic naval aircraft on display\nLearning about NASA’s Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 missions that put the first men on the moon\nEarning an overnight crew Patch & Certificate\nAmple Free Parking\nAll Overnight Guests must be at least 7 years old \nCome 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. \nExplore 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. \nThe 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: \nFamily/Small Group Live-Aboard: For individual families who wish to stay aboard.\nYouth Group Live-Aboard: For organized youth groups such as scouts and schools.\nAdult Group Live-Aboard: For organized adult clubs\, work groups\, or groups of friends. URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/night-ops-live-aboard-overnight-youth-group-overnight-adventure-05092025/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Overnight ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Night-Ops-New.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T160000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250401T174232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T174232Z UID:10000396-1747137600-1747152000@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:VIP Behind the Scenes Tour DESCRIPTION: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 up close. Discover rarely visited spaces and hear authentic sea stories from your veteran tour guide! This Docent-led VIP tour is customizable and designed to accommodate your particular interests. \nTimes \n10 AM Check-In \nRates\n$40.00 per adult ($35 for members – please bring your membership card for verification). Advance payment required. \nGift Certificates are available \nInformation and Reservations \nReservations can be placed on-line or contact the Ticket Office at:\n(510) 521-8448 x 224. URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/vip-behind-the-scenes-tour-16/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VIP-Tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T073000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20241108T234256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T171246Z UID:10000247-1747422000-1747467000@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:Scavenger Hunt Overnight – Youth Group Overnight Adventure DESCRIPTION:Register for the Overnight Here!\n\n\nHunt for the Grey Ghost \nOvernight Scavenger Hunt (Economy Package) \n7:00 PM- 7:30 AM \nDiscover 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 on a thrilling quest to find hidden facts and history. Search the ship’s nooks and crannies\, uncovering secrets and learning fascinating facts about the USS Hornet’s history.  As you explore\, you’ll feel a deep connection to the men and women who served aboard this vessel\, their stories echoing through the ship’s walls. \nWhen dawn breaks\, you’ll emerge from your adventure with a newfound appreciation for the USS Hornet and the sacrifices made by those who served on it. As you disembark\, you’ll carry with you the memories of a truly unforgettable night\, a journey through time aboard a living piece of history. \nThis evening is exclusively self-guided and does not include meal services or docent-led tours.  However\, you can still solve the secrets of the Grey Ghost after dark. Are you willing to join the hunt? \nDesigned for ages 5 and up.  Please note only the designated scavenger hunt areas are open for self-touring during the evening. \n  \nDISCOUNTS AVAILABLE: \n\nMember rate: $56.00/person\n\nYou will be asked to provide your membership ID number\nUse the Discount code MEMBER\n\n\n\nALL DISCOUNTS APPLIED AT CHECKOUT \n\n\n\nContact E-mail\novernights@uss-hornet.org\n\n\n\nCost\n$70.00 per Participant\n\n\n\nCANCELLATION POLICY – Any credit balance after final payment will be applied to future bookings. No refunds will be distributed upon receipt of final payment. If you are unable to stay on the night selected\, your deposit may be applied to another date. Changes made 15 days before your event: no penalty Changes made 8-14 days before your event: full credit Changes made 2-7 days before your event: half credit Changes made same day (including no shows): no credit URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/scavenger-hunt-overnight-05162025/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Overnight ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Night-Ops-New.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T130000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250210T213349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T203052Z UID:10000290-1747472400-1747486800@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:VIP Restoration Behind the Scenes Tour DESCRIPTION:Reserve This Tour\n \nVIP Behind the Scenes Tour\nBeat 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: \nSpaces that may be Included Are:\nCombat Information Center (CIC)\nMessage Center (Radio Central)\nForward Diesel Machine Room\nShip’s Main Laundry\nSpecial Weapons Storage & Work Space\nBrig\nCatapult Machinery Room\nCobbler Shop\nDental Spaces\nFollowing the guided tour\, explore the rest of the museum on your own. (The guided portion of the tour lasts at least four hours and may vary from the above itinerary.) \nTour Schedule\nVIP Behind the Scenes Tours are usually held the third Saturday of the month. \nRates\n$50.00 per adult ($40 for members – please bring your membership card for verification). Advance payment required. \nGift Certificates are available \nInformation and Reservations \nReservations can be placed on-line or contact the Ticket Office at:\n(510) 521-8448 x 224. \nSpecial Notifications\nThis guided tour begins at 9:00am in the morning and runs at least four hours\, after which visitors may remain on the ship for the rest of the day.\nEverybody must bring their own flashlight; HORNET does not supply individual lights.\nCameras are welcome\, but must have a neck strap.\nTour participants must wear comfortable shoes. Heels and open-toed shoes are not allowed.\nTour participants must be in good physical health as there will be lots of walking and climbing.\nDue to safety reasons\, children 12 and under are not allowed on VIP Restoration Behind the Scenes Tour.\nTour space is limited to 20 people.\nTours may be rescheduled\, no refunds URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/vip-restoration-behind-the-scenes-tour-2/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Restoration-VIP-Photo-New.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T100000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20241108T234536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T171159Z UID:10000248-1747504800-1747562400@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:Night Ops: Live Aboard Overnight – Youth Group Overnight Adventure DESCRIPTION:Register for the Overnight Here!\nLive-Aboard Program\n$85-$120 per person\nPricing varies upon group and day\n(Ages 7 & Up) \nNight Ops: Live-Aboard Overnight Adventure\nEver 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! \nDuring 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: \nSleeping in restored\, original sailor sleeping compartments\nEnjoying Dinner and Breakfast in the original Enlisted Crew’s Mess\nLearning about this famous aircraft carrier’s daring exploits\nTouring key areas of the ship and the historic naval aircraft on display\nLearning about NASA’s Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 missions that put the first men on the moon\nEarning an overnight crew Patch & Certificate\nAmple Free Parking\nAll Overnight Guests must be at least 7 years old \nCome 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. \nExplore 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. \nThe 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: \nFamily/Small Group Live-Aboard: For individual families who wish to stay aboard.\nYouth Group Live-Aboard: For organized youth groups such as scouts and schools.\nAdult Group Live-Aboard: For organized adult clubs\, work groups\, or groups of friends. URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/night-ops-live-aboard-overnight-youth-group-overnight-adventure-05172025/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Overnight ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Night-Ops-New.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T160000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250401T174247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T174247Z UID:10000397-1747742400-1747756800@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:VIP Behind the Scenes Tour DESCRIPTION: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 up close. Discover rarely visited spaces and hear authentic sea stories from your veteran tour guide! This Docent-led VIP tour is customizable and designed to accommodate your particular interests. \nTimes \n10 AM Check-In \nRates\n$40.00 per adult ($35 for members – please bring your membership card for verification). Advance payment required. \nGift Certificates are available \nInformation and Reservations \nReservations can be placed on-line or contact the Ticket Office at:\n(510) 521-8448 x 224. URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/vip-behind-the-scenes-tour-17/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VIP-Tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T220000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250210T210959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T194025Z UID:10000284-1748026800-1748037600@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:History Mystery “After-Hours” Tour DESCRIPTION:History Mystery Tour\nIs the USS Hornet really haunted? Come and see for yourself! Do you dare explore Hornet after hours?\nHistory Mystery tickets may be purchased on our website\nHistory Mystery Tours will be capped at 40 for capacity with 4 different tour groups\nSome spaces may not be available for touring for safety modifications\nAll ship safety protocol must be followed \nBeat the crowds and receive a special tour of areas onboard Hornet that have not yet been opened to the public or have been reported to host unseen visitors:\nCombat Information Center (CIC)\nMessage Center (Radio Central)\nMess Deck\nSidewinder Missile Assembly Room\nBrig\nCatapult Machinery Room\nSick Bay\nCaptain and Admiral’s In Port State Rooms\nFlight Deck and Island\nFocsle and Secondary Con \nRates\n$40.00 per adult ($32 for members). Advance payment required. \nGift Certificates are available. \nInformation and Reservations\nReservations can be placed online or you can call:\n(510) 521-8448 x 224. \nAre you more interested in history than spirits? The History Mystery Tour offers something for everyone. If so\, please be sure to join our “history” tour group that evening exclusively offered after orientation before the evening begins! Please remember to bring a flashlight! \nSpecial Notifications\nThe three-hour guided tour is 7:00pm-10:00pm.\nEverybody must bring their own flashlight. HORNET does not supply individual lights.\nCameras are welcome but must have a neck strap.\nTour participants must wear comfortable shoes. Heels and open-toed shoes are not allowed.\nTour participants must be in good physical health as there will be lots of walking and climbing.\nDue to safety reasons\, children 12 and under are not allowed on History Mystery Tours.\nPLEASE BRING A FLASHLIGHT URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/history-mystery-after-hours-tour-5/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Paranormal,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/History-Mystery-Tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T170000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20241216T183757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T183757Z UID:10000264-1748253600-1748278800@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:Memorial Day Commemoration 2025 DESCRIPTION:Please join the USS Hornet as we commemorate those who have given their lives in the service of this country. \nProgram details to follow. URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/memorial-day-commemoration-2025/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Flag-in-the-wind.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T160000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250401T174307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T174307Z UID:10000398-1748347200-1748361600@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:VIP Behind the Scenes Tour DESCRIPTION: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 up close. Discover rarely visited spaces and hear authentic sea stories from your veteran tour guide! This Docent-led VIP tour is customizable and designed to accommodate your particular interests. \nTimes \n10 AM Check-In \nRates\n$40.00 per adult ($35 for members – please bring your membership card for verification). Advance payment required. \nGift Certificates are available \nInformation and Reservations \nReservations can be placed on-line or contact the Ticket Office at:\n(510) 521-8448 x 224. URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/vip-behind-the-scenes-tour-18/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VIP-Tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T160000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250401T174322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T174322Z UID:10000399-1748952000-1748966400@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:VIP Behind the Scenes Tour DESCRIPTION: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 up close. Discover rarely visited spaces and hear authentic sea stories from your veteran tour guide! This Docent-led VIP tour is customizable and designed to accommodate your particular interests. \nTimes \n10 AM Check-In \nRates\n$40.00 per adult ($35 for members – please bring your membership card for verification). Advance payment required. \nGift Certificates are available \nInformation and Reservations \nReservations can be placed on-line or contact the Ticket Office at:\n(510) 521-8448 x 224. URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/vip-behind-the-scenes-tour-19/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VIP-Tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T200000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250313T214008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T214014Z UID:10000389-1749234600-1749240000@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:Hornet Twilight Night Run DESCRIPTION:Outfront Endurance is putting on another run event! The Hornet Twilight Night Run! \nThe event will start and finish at the USS Hornet pier and run around Alameda Point. \nFor more information please visit their webpage: https://outfrontendurance.com/hornet-twilight-run \n  URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/hornet-twilight-night-run/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/thumbnail_Steve_Insta2025-041.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T123000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20240927T164213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T161213Z UID:10000329-1749290400-1749299400@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:New Volunteer Orientation (NVO) DESCRIPTION:Interested in helping with airplanes\, restoration\, security\, tours\, events\, or administrative assistance? \nOrientation is usually held the first Saturday of each month (except where noted) from 10:00 AM–12:30 AM*.\nPrivate NVO’s by appointment only. Invite a friend to attend! \n*Requires an RSVP to attend. Sign up in advance: phone (510) 521-8448 x 243 or email: volunteers@uss-hornet.org \n  URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/new-volunteer-orientation-nvo/2025-06-07/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/New-Volunteer-Orientation-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T140000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20241216T184617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T184706Z UID:10000265-1749301200-1749304800@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:Battle of Midway Wardroom Speaker Series 2025 DESCRIPTION: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 more. \nDetails to follow. URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/battle-of-midway-wardroom-speaker-series-2025/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Japanese_heavy_cruiser_Mikuma_sinking_on_6_June_1942_80-G-414422-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T230000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250122T172916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T194814Z UID:10000281-1749319200-1749337200@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:Ballroom Blitz Fly Me To The Moon DESCRIPTION:Tickets Here! \n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM \nSystems Check (Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres) \n\nCheck 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 tasty space rations and a cocktail!\n\n\n7:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nPre-Flight Lesson \n\nWarm up and get your solar strut moving with a 60-minute dance class led by renowned SF Bay Area ballroom instructors\, Jeff Chandler & Alise Halbert.\n\n\n\n8:00 PM – 8:30 PM \nSunset View from Fantail Deck \n\nCheck out the view of the sun setting over Earth (or at least San Francisco)! From the Fantail Deck\, you can enjoy the spectacular view of San Francisco and the Bay while sipping on a cocktail. (Weather permitting. Sunset around 8:08 pm)\n\n\n\n8:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nGalactic Dancing \n\nDon your zero-gravity boots and hit the dance floor to a cosmic groove! Dancing to live music and singing by the Laurent Fourgo Band.\n\n\n\n9:00 PM – 9:45 PM \nLIFT-OFF! “Fly Me to the Moon” Performance \n\nStrap in to your Mission Control seats and enjoy the show! This special “Fly Me to the Moon” themed performance will feature some of your favorite SF Bay Area dancers and more.’\n\n\n\n9:45 PM – 11:00 PM \nMore Galactic Dancing \n\nGet back out on the dance floor for several more trips around the solar system before preparing for the journey back home to Earth. URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/ballroom-blitz-fly-me-to-the-moon/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Featured,Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ballroom-Blitz-Small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T160000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250401T174335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T174335Z UID:10000400-1749556800-1749571200@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:VIP Behind the Scenes Tour DESCRIPTION: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 up close. Discover rarely visited spaces and hear authentic sea stories from your veteran tour guide! This Docent-led VIP tour is customizable and designed to accommodate your particular interests. \nTimes \n10 AM Check-In \nRates\n$40.00 per adult ($35 for members – please bring your membership card for verification). Advance payment required. \nGift Certificates are available \nInformation and Reservations \nReservations can be placed on-line or contact the Ticket Office at:\n(510) 521-8448 x 224. URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/vip-behind-the-scenes-tour-20/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VIP-Tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250203T215547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T193930Z UID:10000282-1749848400-1749898800@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:History Mystery Overnight Investigation DESCRIPTION:Are the late night stories about the USS Hornet really true? Come spend the night on the Hornet and find out! \nThe Hornet would like to invite you to join us in an evening of after hours investigations onboard the ship. During this event you will learn about the history of Hornet while investigating the ship with a Hornet crew member during the midnight hour. \nThis is your chance to tour the ship after hours exclusively in small groups while investigating our well known “paranormal hot-spots.” \nHighlights\nCombat Information Center (CIC)\nMess Deck\nSidewinder Missile Assembly Room\nBrig\nCatapult Machinery Room\nSick Bay\nCaptain and Admiral’s In Port State Rooms\nFocsle and Secondary Con \nYour Experience\nSleep in original crew bunks!\nBerth in the ship’s hospital or Torpedo compartment!\nDinner in Crew’s mess\nSpecial Activities\nPersonalized Tour Groups \nRates & Times\n6:00 pm – 9:00 am\n$100.00 per person\n$75.00 Museum Members\nNo one under 18 allowed \nTICKETS \nReservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/history-mystery-overnight-investigation-2/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Featured,Paranormal,Overnight ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/History-Mystery-Overnight.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250615T100000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250403T160407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T171125Z UID:10000404-1749924000-1749981600@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:Night Ops: Live Aboard Overnight – Father's Day! DESCRIPTION:Register for the Overnight Here!\nLive-Aboard Program\n$85-$120 per person\nPricing varies upon group and day\n(Ages 7 & Up) \nNight Ops: Live-Aboard Overnight Adventure\nEver 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! \nDuring 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: \nSleeping in restored\, original sailor sleeping compartments\nEnjoying Dinner and Breakfast in the original Enlisted Crew’s Mess\nLearning about this famous aircraft carrier’s daring exploits\nTouring key areas of the ship and the historic naval aircraft on display\nLearning about NASA’s Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 missions that put the first men on the moon\nEarning an overnight crew Patch & Certificate\nAmple Free Parking\nAll Overnight Guests must be at least 7 years old \nCome 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. \nExplore 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. \nThe 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: \nFamily/Small Group Live-Aboard: For individual families who wish to stay aboard.\nYouth Group Live-Aboard: For organized youth groups such as scouts and schools.\nAdult Group Live-Aboard: For organized adult clubs\, work groups\, or groups of friends. URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/night-ops-live-aboard-overnight-youth-group-overnight-adventure-06142025/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Overnight ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Night-Ops-New.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T160000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250401T174350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T174350Z UID:10000401-1750161600-1750176000@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:VIP Behind the Scenes Tour DESCRIPTION: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 up close. Discover rarely visited spaces and hear authentic sea stories from your veteran tour guide! This Docent-led VIP tour is customizable and designed to accommodate your particular interests. \nTimes \n10 AM Check-In \nRates\n$40.00 per adult ($35 for members – please bring your membership card for verification). Advance payment required. \nGift Certificates are available \nInformation and Reservations \nReservations can be placed on-line or contact the Ticket Office at:\n(510) 521-8448 x 224. URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/vip-behind-the-scenes-tour-21/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VIP-Tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T220000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250210T211120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T193817Z UID:10000285-1750359600-1750370400@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:History Mystery “After-Hours” Tour DESCRIPTION:History Mystery Tour\nIs the USS Hornet really haunted? Come and see for yourself! Do you dare explore Hornet after hours?\nHistory Mystery tickets may be purchased on our website\nHistory Mystery Tours will be capped at 40 for capacity with 4 different tour groups\nSome spaces may not be available for touring for safety modifications\nAll ship safety protocol must be followed \nBeat the crowds and receive a special tour of areas onboard Hornet that have not yet been opened to the public or have been reported to host unseen visitors:\nCombat Information Center (CIC)\nMessage Center (Radio Central)\nMess Deck\nSidewinder Missile Assembly Room\nBrig\nCatapult Machinery Room\nSick Bay\nCaptain and Admiral’s In Port State Rooms\nFlight Deck and Island\nFocsle and Secondary Con \nRates\n$40.00 per adult ($32 for members). Advance payment required. \nGift Certificates are available. \nInformation and Reservations\nReservations can be placed online or you can call:\n(510) 521-8448 x 224. \nAre you more interested in history than spirits? The History Mystery Tour offers something for everyone. If so\, please be sure to join our “history” tour group that evening exclusively offered after orientation before the evening begins! Please remember to bring a flashlight! \nSpecial Notifications\nThe three-hour guided tour is 7:00pm-10:00pm.\nEverybody must bring their own flashlight. HORNET does not supply individual lights.\nCameras are welcome but must have a neck strap.\nTour participants must wear comfortable shoes. Heels and open-toed shoes are not allowed.\nTour participants must be in good physical health as there will be lots of walking and climbing.\nDue to safety reasons\, children 12 and under are not allowed on History Mystery Tours.\nPLEASE BRING A FLASHLIGHT URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/history-mystery-after-hours-tour-6/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Paranormal,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/History-Mystery-Tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250210T213434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T202851Z UID:10000291-1750496400-1750510800@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:VIP Restoration Behind the Scenes Tour DESCRIPTION:Reserve This Tour\n \nVIP Behind the Scenes Tour\nBeat 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: \nSpaces that may be Included Are:\nCombat Information Center (CIC)\nMessage Center (Radio Central)\nForward Diesel Machine Room\nShip’s Main Laundry\nSpecial Weapons Storage & Work Space\nBrig\nCatapult Machinery Room\nCobbler Shop\nDental Spaces\nFollowing the guided tour\, explore the rest of the museum on your own. (The guided portion of the tour lasts at least four hours and may vary from the above itinerary.) \nTour Schedule\nVIP Behind the Scenes Tours are usually held the third Saturday of the month. \nRates\n$50.00 per adult ($40 for members – please bring your membership card for verification). Advance payment required. \nGift Certificates are available \nInformation and Reservations \nReservations can be placed on-line or contact the Ticket Office at:\n(510) 521-8448 x 224. \nSpecial Notifications\nThis guided tour begins at 9:00am in the morning and runs at least four hours\, after which visitors may remain on the ship for the rest of the day.\nEverybody must bring their own flashlight; HORNET does not supply individual lights.\nCameras are welcome\, but must have a neck strap.\nTour participants must wear comfortable shoes. Heels and open-toed shoes are not allowed.\nTour participants must be in good physical health as there will be lots of walking and climbing.\nDue to safety reasons\, children 12 and under are not allowed on VIP Restoration Behind the Scenes Tour.\nTour space is limited to 20 people.\nTours may be rescheduled\, no refunds URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/vip-restoration-behind-the-scenes-tour-3/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Restoration-VIP-Photo-New.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T140000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20241216T185502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T184714Z UID:10000266-1750510800-1750514400@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:Battle of the Philippine Sea Wardroom Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:Please join us in the Wardroom for our Speaker Series presentation about the Battle of the Philippine Sea. This was the most significant naval victory that the USS Hornet CV-12 participated in and decisively marked the downfall of the Japanese Navy. \nDetails to follow. URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/25921/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Public Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/BOPS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T160000 DTSTAMP:20250417T201155 CREATED:20250401T174404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T174404Z UID:10000402-1750766400-1750780800@uss-hornet.org SUMMARY:VIP Behind the Scenes Tour DESCRIPTION: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 up close. Discover rarely visited spaces and hear authentic sea stories from your veteran tour guide! This Docent-led VIP tour is customizable and designed to accommodate your particular interests. \nTimes \n10 AM Check-In \nRates\n$40.00 per adult ($35 for members – please bring your membership card for verification). Advance payment required. \nGift Certificates are available \nInformation and Reservations \nReservations can be placed on-line or contact the Ticket Office at:\n(510) 521-8448 x 224. URL:https://uss-hornet.org/event/vip-behind-the-scenes-tour-22/ LOCATION:USS Hornet Museum CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uss-hornet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VIP-Tour.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR