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USS Midway Museum San Diego

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The USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum is located in downtown San Diego at the the Navy Pier. Visitors to the historic warship are can experience over 60 exhibits and 25 restored aircraft. A boarding pass is about $17.00 but you can save two dollars if you purchase your tickets online. After boarding you will offered a headset to take for self-guided audio tour.

Your visit will take you through berthing spaces, the forecastle, engineering, mess hall, officers quarters, the flight deck and finally the Captain's Bridge. Allow at least two hours to explore the entire ship.

Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to climb steps and walk through narrow passage ways. There is a gift shop and the Fantail Cafe is open during regular museum hours serving snacks and beverages. The views of downtown San Diego and the Bay are worth the price of admission alone.


After you tour the USS Midway another fun activity is to take a harbor cruise. San Diego harbor cruise boats take you out to Point Loma and past war ships docked at North Island Navy Base. Another option is to walk along the promenade to Seaport Village where you will find shopping and dining options.

The USS Midway is within easy walking distance of the San Diego Amtrak station giving your the option of leaving your car at home.
The Midway is a fun and educational place to visit while in San Diego and a perfect destination for your San Diego day trip.

USS Midway Museum Tickets - Save $2.00 when you purchase Print at Home tickets to the USS Midway San Diego. Admission includes a self-guided audio tour, featuring USS Midway veterans as narrators. Children 5 and under are free. Click here for print at home tickets.

USS Midway San Diego
USS Midway San Diego California
The USS Midway Museum is one of San Diego’s most visited attractions. This real naval aircraft carrier museum guarantees a once in a lifetime opportunity for almost everyone. Experience what it was like to be part of a “city at sea”, explore galleys, officer’s country, sleeping quarters, and the engineering of a 69,000 ton ship!

You will be amazed by the 4-acre flight deck and the 360 degree panoramic view of downtown San Diego. Guests off all ages can enjoy over 60 exhibits, 25 restored aircraft, optional flight simulators, out door cafe and gift shop.

Admission also includes a self-guided audio tour, featuring USS Midway veterans as narrators. Naturally located in Navy Town USA, a visit to the Midway is uniquely San Diego.
The San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum is located aboard the historic USS Midway aircraft carrier, alongside Navy Pier in downtown San Diego on the North Embarcadero.

Family-oriented activities for all ages abound! Check out the new child’s audio tour with content geared specifically for 7-12 year olds, take the kids and explore climb-aboard aircraft and cockpits, walk through helicopters, ride three types of flight simulators, climb in bunks, sit in ejection seat theatre, listen to real pilot conversations during Desert Storm, take the family to sea without leaving port.
 
USS Midway Flightdeck
USS Midway flight deck
San Diego Bay from USS Midway
View of San Diego Bay from USS Midway
 
USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum 910 N. Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101 619) 544-9600 Map and directions.

There are several parking lots near the USS Midway and limited meter parking on nearby streets. Another option if you are visiting from Orange County or Los Angeles is to take a train.

Amtrak runs scheduled service to San Diego seven days a week. The museum is only a short walk from the train station. Self-guided audio tour available in English, Spanish and Japanese. Midway is open 7 days a week, 10am to 5pm. Gates close at 4pm.

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