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USS Midway Museum Admission Ticket

From$41
2 hours – 5 hours
San Diego, USA

About this activity

Discover the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, featuring over 60 exhibits, interactive flight simulators, and panoramic bay views.

Highlights

  • Explore historic aircraft carrier
  • Over 30 restored aircraft on display
  • Interactive flight simulators
  • Self-guided audio tour
  • Stunning views of San Diego Bay

Full description

Step aboard the legendary USS Midway Museum in San Diego and immerse yourself in naval aviation history. With over 60 exhibits, including more than 30 restored aircraft, interactive flight simulators, and a self-guided audio tour narrated by former crew members, this experience offers a captivating journey through the ship's storied past. Enjoy panoramic views of San Diego Bay and the downtown skyline as you explore the flight deck, hangar deck, and below-deck areas. Whether you're a history buff, aviation enthusiast, or looking for a unique family outing, the USS Midway Museum provides an unforgettable adventure for all ages.

Included / Excluded

  • Self-guided audio tour
  • Access to over 60 exhibits
  • Interactive flight simulators
  • Food and beverages

Itinerary

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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.

Admission: YES

Meeting point

Start Location

910 N Harbor Drive,, San Diego, California, United States

Important information

Know before you book

  • Admission includes a self-guided audio tour; additional guided tours may be available at extra cost.
  • Food and beverages are available for purchase on-site; outside food is not permitted.
  • The museum is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; last admission is at 4:00 PM.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes as the ship covers multiple levels and areas.
  • Parking is available on Navy Pier; rates vary depending on duration and season.
  • The museum is wheelchair accessible, but some areas may have limited access.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • 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.

Traveler reviews

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Amazing experience- bucket list tick!

Visiting the USS Midway Museum was absolutely amazing! After wanting to visit for so long, it definitely did not disappoint. Watching the introductory video in the cinema room and having a wonderful volunteer explain parts of the ship and its history was a fantastic start to the tour. We then spent hours exploring all of the different decks and honestly could have done with even longer! The staff and volunteers were all so lovely — they really make the experience with their enthusiasm, friendliness and knowledge. The ship itself is incredibly well preserved and so interesting to walk around. It’s also great value for money and in a brilliant location to explore the surrounding area afterwards. I would 100% return!

MrsALR100May 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Very Impressive to Sea

We toured the midway museum, which is of course the aircraft carrier itself with a lot of modifications. But it is a great place to take the family with photo ops galore. A lot of veterans who served on this boat are part of the tour. Which is really nice. It’s a magnificent thing to behold. And the whole thing is done very well. There’s also a gift shop and a pretty nice restaurant where the whole family can find something to eat like fish and chips or pizza or sandwiches. I strongly recommend it.

dpandlisaMay 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR

A walk through history.

Informative, Awesome, living history. Docents are well versed, and entertaining. Good personal stories, to go with the bigger story, that is Midway.

Bill_BMay 22, 2026VIATOR

Wonderful day

Was a lot of walking but well worth it. Don’t miss the POW room off upper deck downstairs. A lot of people walked right by was very interesting. Hard a great time. Very friendly Volunteers

GrammaLeviWyattMay 19, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Narrow and steep...

Narrow and steep staircases. Self guided. Fantastic exhibits and picture opportunities. Helpful staff and clean facility.

M_RMay 18, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

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.
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