Sister Ship Row

Sister Ship Row

Come aboard to hear stories from all twenty-three of Hornet’s sister ships of the Essex-class. Only four of these ship remain today, and all serve the public as museums around the country, but these ships operated between WWII to the 1990s and were an essential part of America’s history during both times of war and peace. Learn about the ships and their crew along with a greater narrative of how Essex-class carriers operated.

Women in the Military

Women in the Military

Women served among the United States military as early as the American Revolution as battlefield nurses and water...
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Hornet Legacy

Hornet Legacy

This exhibition features artifacts related to the legacy of the USS Hornet name. The first Hornet was one...
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Air Group 11

Air Group 11

An aircraft carrier is, at its heart, a floating airport dedicated to serving the air groups that fly...
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