Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in mission briefings, see airplanes lifted to the flight deck, and sit in a fighter jet cockpit. There is ample free parking and a food concession.

Admission is adults $14, seniors (65 and older) $12, Military ID and students $12, youth 5-17 $6, under 5 years free with paying adult.

The USS Hornet is a world-class sea, air and space museum with an emphasis on the legacy and history of aircraft carriers and naval aviation. Open for public tour are the restored flight deck, hangar bays, engine room, flight operations, bridge, sick bay, ready rooms and combat information center. Included among the numerous exhibits are the “Apollo Moon Mission” display and 13 Navy/Marine aircraft, both fixed and rotary wing, ranging from WWII vintage to modern era. Dads can get a close-up look at a TBM Avenger, an F-14 Tomcat, and an authentic Apollo space capsule.

Treat Dad to a special Flashlight Tour beginning at 8:30 a.m. and explore the lower decks of the USS Hornet that have not been opened to the public. The tour is $35 per person and includes museum admission for the entire day. Reservations are required.

For Flashlight Tour reservations or information about Living Ship Day call (510) 521-8448, x 282.