USS Midway Museum Admission Ticket
About this activity
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
Included / Excluded
- Self-guided audio tour
- Access to over 60 exhibits
- Interactive flight simulators
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
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.
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
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
An Absolute Masterpiece! The Ultimate Carrier Experience in San Diego.
Located in a beautiful spot right in the San Diego Harbor, the USS Midway is easily one of the most iconic and unique carrier museums on the West Coast. It is a definitive must-visit for any aviation or military enthusiast, especially those with a deep appreciation for historic naval aircraft. The sheer scale of the ship is massive. There are countless well-curated exhibits spread across both the indoor lower decks and the spectacular outdoor main flight deck. We absolutely love exploring this ship; in fact, we’ve been here many times and always seem to discover something brand new with each visit. Our personal favorite areas to explore are the captain's quarters, the officers' cabins, and of course, standing out on the bustling main flight deck. As a bonus you can get a panoramic view of San Diego Harbor while in there sometime when you are lucky you can get a glimpse of current active aircraft carrier docking across the harbor. The museum is also highly convenient, featuring a massive souvenir shop and a great cafe inside to refuel. Overall, it is highly recommended for anyone visiting the San Diego Harbor area. Navigating through this floating city is an unforgettable experience!
USS Midway a must
It is a must while in San Diego to visit the USS Midway. My wife and I have never been on a aircraft carrier and were blown away by the size of this massive ship. We also greatly enjoyed walking through and seeing all the aspects that sailors experience while at sea. We also enjoyed all the aircraft which were on display.
Awesome visit
The USS Midway was a great experience & highly recommend but ruined by the fact that you charged me twice for the tickets & when I reached out you told me one set of tickets was issued when there were 2 payments for the tickets -sort out your flawed website & accounting system & refund my extra charges
This was a great museum!...
This was a great museum! Lots of interactive exhibits and the ability to learn so much about the history and life on the ship!
Great museum. Plan to...
Great museum. Plan to spend at least half a day. My 11 year old Grandson said it was his favorite museum. The talks by the veterans were really up.