Enjoy a memorable visit to the USS Midway Museum when you're in San Diego. Skip the line when visiting the longest serving Aircraft Carrier in the American fleet.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
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Audio guide included: Spanish, English, Chinese, French, German, Japanese
Wheelchair accessible

What customers loved

"The veterans telling their stories."

ALMA, August 21, 2019 - United States

"Listening to the retired pilot describe how the planes take off and land on the ship. His enthusiasm was priceless!"

Anonymous, August 17, 2019 - United States

"Movie and talk on the take off procedure"

Phillip, August 3, 2019 - United States

Highlights

Skip the line using your mobile ticket and proceed directly to the front gate
View 60 exhibits as well as areas the carrier’s engine room, galley, jail, and sleeping quarters
Experience simulators and short films that give you the chance to relive famous moments
Enjoy a self-guided tour on board the world’s longest-serving aircraft carrier

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Take a self-guided audio tour onboard the world’s longest-serving aircraft carrier, the historic USS Midway. See the carrier’s 25 restored aircraft from the days of WWII to Operation Desert Storm. Visit areas throughout the Midway, from the crew's sleeping quarters to the pilots' ready rooms. Docents are available throughout the carrier and are eager to share their stories, anecdotes, and statistics, creating a picture of just how important the USS Midway was to the U.S. Navy. Most guests spend 3 to 4 hours exploring this historic aircraft carrier and learning its history. The included audio guide, available in 6 languages, will help you explore the dozens of highlighted areas across the massive ship. There are family-oriented activities throughout the Museum. Included are 3 types of flight simulators, music videos, short films, climb-aboard aircraft and cockpits, and more. The Museum is located at the Navy Pier in downtown San Diego.

Includes

Self-guided audio tour
All activities included in description
Admission to 3D Holographic Battle of Midway Theater
Access to the climbaboard aircraft and below deck

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Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

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Meeting point

The USS Midway Museum is located at 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, California, 92101, alongside Navy Pier.

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Important information

Know before you go

Kids are free in October. Two free youth admission tickets per full price paid adult. No child ticket required at checkout. You will receive a ticket at the ticket booth on site at the museum
Admission is complimentary for children 5 years old or younger, as well as for active-duty military personnel (including reservists) with valid ID (daytime admission only)
You may arrive at any time during opening hours (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM). Note that last admission is at 4:00 PM daily
The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 908 reviews

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The docents were knowledgeable, friendly and more than willing to help or answer questions. My only "not in awe" moment was the engine room. I expected to see some very big diesel engines but only got to see the steam generation area. Maybe I missed the engine room or steam does all the heavy lifting.

August 31, 2021

This place is the absolute best. Buying the ticket online ahead of time was very helpful. If my family and I did not have to drive home to Arizona we could have spent all day here. There is so much to see - the veterans who work/volunteer on the museum really enhance the experience. We will be back next time we are in San Diego.

July 23, 2021

This was a fun stop in San Diego. We spoke with a Veteran who had amazing stories. There was a cafe with shade and the food was good. My kids loved the simulators. My husband loved everything and I myself enjoyed walking around the ship and trying to imagine what it would be like in full working order. great fun for the whole family.

July 20, 2021

Skip-the-Line: USS Midway Museum Entry Ticket

Skip-the-Line: USS Midway Museum Entry Ticket

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