alameda naval air museum

lived here when i was younger as my father was stationed on the base and also met my husband here. so sad to see how everything has fallen apart and left to rot. i am sure it would cost a lot of money to fix this area up and most likely has asbestos in the buildings. there is the USS Hornet you can tour and a small air museum but not much else to do on the old base.

What a delightful museum! It's jam packed with the history of the Naval Air Station which was open from 1940 to 1997. There's a China Clipper exhibit, a Jimmy Doollittle display and thousands of pieces of memoribilia, uniforms, model ships and planes... If you're really lucky, one of the retired military men will give you a guided tour. For a $5 entrance fee (children and active military free) it's a great couple of hours of learning and entertainment.

The curator is living history -- a very tough old lady who worked on aircraft maintenance during WWII. I hope she's still there. The WWII collection is quirky and some newspaper cuttings provided an interesting impression of the times.All in all, it's worth a visit.

Can't miss the newly remodeled Founders room completed by Eagle Scout Derek Snediker and the families of Troop 73 and Venture Crew 512 from Alameda. Second project here for a Troop 73 Eagle Scout!

Only open on weekends. Staffed by volunteers. Good collection of donated US Navy items. I suspect the building will be torn down with the redevelopment soon to start so see while you can.

I remember the base back in the 70's. Open, active and employing lots of people. It is sad to see the shape it is in, all though some try. The Hornet is still there and offers a great history lesson to all. And I am not "that" old.