USS Hornet STEM Day, All Welcome w/ FREE for Alameda Youth

Please join us Sunday April 12th for Free Alameda Youth STEM Day! Sponsored by the HEARST Foundations.

Simply provide proof of Alameda residency and all youth aged 18 and under will be allowed on for free all day! Proof is:

• A valid driver’s license
• A valid identification card
• A utility, phone, or other local bill with your name and address, along with a current, valid photo I.D.

Get Inspired: STEM Day at the USS Hornet!

Ready to launch into a world of science, technology, engineering, and math? Join us at the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum for a high-energy day of hands-on discovery! Whether you’re a budding engineer or a future astronaut, there’s something on the hangar deck to spark your curiosity.

All-Day Interactive Stations

Explore our drop-in activity stations available from open to close. No registration is required for these hands-on builds:

• Depressurization Chambers: See physics in action as we manipulate air pressure.
• Coding Robots: Program your way through challenges.
• Hydraulic Builds: Master the power of fluid mechanics.
• Math Puzzles: Test your logic with mind-bending teasers.
• Catapults: Design and test your own siege machine to learn about potential and kinetic energy.

Scheduled Demonstrations

Note: Pre-registration is required for these sessions as space is limited.

Time Demonstration 10:30 AM & 12:30 PM The Bell Jar: Exploring the vacuum of space. 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems: Power in motion. 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM Morse Code: The original “instant messaging.” 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM 4 Forces of Flight: How a 40,000lb jet stays in the air. PRE-REGISTER HERE

The Ultimate Egg Drop Contest

Starts at 1:00 PM on the Flight Deck

Important Contest Rule: To participate, your design must be completed at home and brought to the ship ready to go. There will be no workspace or materials provided for building on-site—the event is for testing only!

• Please bring your pre-built design and three eggs for testing.
• Scout Leaders: This event conforms with the BSA Supernova Engineering Activity “Design and Redesign.”

Admission & Logistics

We are proud to support our local community with special pricing for this event:

• Alameda Youths (Under 18): FREE with proof of residency!
• Children 6 & Under: Always FREE.
• Registration: While the ship is open to all, please pre-register for demonstrations at the information desk upon arrival or via our website to secure your spot.

Don’t miss this chance to explore a legendary aircraft carrier and sharpen your STEM skills!

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