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2025 “Techs on Decks” Explore Space + Free Pizza (USS Hornet)

Saturday, November 15, 2025 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: $25*
*Students and Teachers are FREE

USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum | 707 W. Hornet Avenue, Alameda, Ca

Event Details

Join us November 15th, 2025 for our second annual Techs on the Decks event!

Join our annual celebration of sea, air and space innovation aboard a WWII Aircraft Carrier docked in Alameda. On the anniversary of the Apollo 12 landing, students can explore interactive experiences and meet space, science and tech innovators to inspire their own 21st century

Techs on Decks celebrates Innovation. We celebrate the anniversary of the Apollo 12 Moon mission (The USS Hornet was the recovery ship for that mission) and innovation from then and now! Exhibitors will be on hand to share exciting new technology and career opportunities located in one of the most historic ships in the Navy!

Our main sponsors from last year have re-committed so we are pleased to announce we will have free entry for all students and free pizza for everyone!

Free admission for kids and ID-carrying students 
Bring your friends and family and get ready for a day of fun on the sparkling waters of the San Francisco Bay. Please register here for your free admission!
Free Pizza for all attendees courtesy of our friends at Alameda Dominos Pizza! (While supplies last)
Explore your possibilities
Reach out and touch a real space capsule or fighter jet, see how ships navigate, experience a lunar explorer or build a moonbase. Learn about internships, apprenticeships and early career paths.

Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain reduced admission of $2.00 per visitor to the Hornet Museum simply by presenting their EBT card at the Admissions Desk.

 

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $25*
*Students and Teachers are FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Community, Fairs & Festivals, Free Food, In Person, Kids & Families
Venue: USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum
Address: 707 W. Hornet Avenue, Alameda, Ca

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