Task FORCE TUESDAY: VIP Tour
The USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum is closed to the general public
on Tuesdays, but you can explore the ship and receive an exclusive
behind the scenes guided 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. You might even catch a
glimpse of a mermaid off the fantail…
_Tour participants must be at least 13 years old._
_No physical tickets will be mailed out. These tours are “Will
Call” only._
TOUR SCHEDULE
Task Force VIP Tours are offered on Tuesdays.
RATES
$40.00 per adult ($35 for members). Advance reservation and payment
required.
SPECIAL NOTES:
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The tour starts at 10:00 AM. This Docent-led VIP tour is customizable
and designed to accommodate your particular interests.
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Cameras are welcome but must have a neck or wrist strap.
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Tour participants must wear comfortable shoes. High heels and
open-toed shoes are not allowed.
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Tour participants must be in good physical health as there will be
lots of walking and climbing.
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Due to safety reasons, children 12 and under are not permitted on this
tour.
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The USS Hornet Museum is open 10:00 to 5:00 for regular tours every
day except Tuesdays. On Tuesdays we offer a very special 6-hour
behind-the-scenes tour for visitors who want an in-depth tour of the
entire ship. For more information about the Tuesday VIP tour, click
HERE.
VIP Executive Tours are offered to the public all day on TUESDAYS
ONLY. Tickets are $40 per person. Participants must be at least 12
years of age. Tours run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m._ _To purchase
tickets online, see www.eventbrite.com
Frequently Asked Questions:
WHO WOULD BE ADVISED NOT TO TAKE A VIP TOUR?
_To see all parts of the ship, you will be required to climb steep
ladders. Visitors who cannot negotiate steep ladders or are afraid of
small spaces are advised against taking a VIP tour._
DO YOU OFFER SPECIAL PRICES FOR SENIORS OR
ACTIVE MILITARY?
_Tickets cost $40 per person without exception. Museum members receive
$5.00 off_
WHAT HAPPENS IF I ARRIVE LATE?__
_If you arrive after 10 o'clock, you can still join a tour which is
already in progress._
WHERE DO WE MEET FOR THE TOUR?
_The general admission ramp from the pier is closed on Tuesdays during
winter hours. Visitors must enter at the second ramp, and will
check in at the Security Desk._ _Doors open at 10 a.m._
ARE VISITORS ALLOWED TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS?
_You are welcome to take pictures, but your camera must have a neck or
wrist strap. Both hands must be free when climbing or descending
ladders._
HOW SHOULD I DRESS FOR THE TOUR?
_The ship is not heated. Wear warm clothing and sturdy, comfortable
shoes._
WILL I BE ABLE TO EXPLORE PARTS OF THE SHIP
ALONE?
_Once you have been assigned to a group, you must stay with that group
the entire day._
WILL I BE ABLE TO LEAVE THE TOUR EARLY, IF
NECESSARY?
_You are allowed to leave the tour early if you like, but you will not
be able to return after leaving._
CAN I PURCHASE LUNCH?
_There is a food truck on the pier at about 1:00 p.m._
food
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