Experience life at sea without leaving port at the USS Midway Museum, San Diego’s top-rated visitor attraction. Explore the historic naval aircraft carrier, view a collection of restored Navy aircraft, and enjoy stunning views of San Diego Bay.
- USS Midway Museum - MUSEUM HOURS 10:00 - 17:00 (LAST ENTRY AT 16:00)The USS Midway was the US Navy’s longest serving carrier of the 20th century (1945-1992), and the largest ship in the world for a decade, housing 4,500 crew! Now you can walk in the footsteps of 225,000 sailors on a self-guided audio tour narrated by former Midway sailors and officers.
USS Midway also contains interactive exhibits and climb-aboard aircraft for all ages. Don’t miss the flight simulators, gift shop and cafe.
Experience what it was like to be part of a “city at sea”, explore galleys, officer’s country, sleeping quarters and the engine room of the first Navy ship too large for the Panama Canal! You will be amazed by the 4-acre flight deck and the 360-degree panoramic view of downtown San Diego.
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- Exclusive discounts at nearby attractions with Embarcadero Adventure Offers
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Immersive Audio Tour
- Skip-the-line ticketing access (does not include attraction internals)
- Live stories from Midway’s renowned volunteers
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Parking: please note that during the summer, parking is limited and early arrival is encouraged.
Live the seafaring life without ever setting sail at the USS Midway Museum, the top-rated attraction in San Diego. The tour of this momentous naval aircraft carrier museum is a must-do for individuals of all age groups. Exploring the Hangar Deck and Flight Deck will reveal Midway’s unique assortment of over 30 refurbished Navy aircraft and provide awe-inspiring sights of San Diego Bay.
- Complimentary, loaner wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Elevator access from Navy Pier onto the ship, from the hangar deck down to the second deck and up to the flight deck
- Approximately 60 percent of the museum’s exhibits are wheelchair accessible.
- Narrated video tour of all museum exhibits is shown continuously in the hangar deck
- Parking is available adjacent to Midway for an additional fee through Ace parking.
- HOURS ARE 10AM TO 5PM HOWEVER LAST ADMISSION IS 4PM.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.