USS Midway Museum Admission-Valid any date!
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic USS Midway aircraft carrier
- Discover over 60 exhibits showcasing naval history
- Enjoy panoramic views of San Diego Bay from the flight deck
- Experience interactive displays and restored aircraft
- Learn about the ship's role in significant historical events
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Embarcadero Adventure Offers including discounts for other nearby attractions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Audio Tour
- Ability to skip the ticketing line - does not apply to lines within the attraction.
- World famous Midway volunteers will bring the flight deck alive
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Parking: please note that during the summer, parking is limited and early arrival is encouraged.
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.
Important information
Know before you book
- Children aged 3 and under receive free admission
- Active-duty military and reservists with valid ID are eligible for free admission
- Parking is available nearby but may be limited during peak hours
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the ship covers multiple decks
- Bring a valid ID if you're eligible for military or veteran discounts
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for outdoor areas
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
Self guided tour allows...
Self guided tour allows you to experience life on an aircraft carrier. Thank goodness for good signage because the ship is huge!
Do Not Miss the Opportunity
Superbly done- do not miss the opportunity. It’s a fantastic look into our American history and the volunteers on board are so knowledgeable and willing to chat about all things Midway !!
We learned so much about...
We learned so much about the ship as well as the battle during World War II. We appreciate so much more the sacrifices and commitment that our service men and women give for our nation.
Great experience for the whole family.
Amazing experience. Very grateful to the volunteer veterans for their military service and their dedication to be tour guides and facilitators recanting the historical experiences and significance. The access to view the aircraft’s at one’s own pace makes the experience very enjoyable. Everyone was very generous, warm, and kind with the visitors. Highly recommend to anyone.
Great experience
Buying tickets online is easy and we spent 4 hours on the ship. Lots of great old planes on the flight deck to see!