San Diego: USS Midway Museum Entry Ticket



Enjoy a memorable visit to the USS Midway Museum when you're in San Diego. Skip the line when visiting the longest serving Aircraft Carrier in the American fleet.

Highlights

  • Skip the line using your mobile ticket and proceed directly to the front gate
  • View 60 exhibits as well as areas the carrier’s engine room, galley, jail, and sleeping quarters
  • Experience simulators and short films that give you the chance to relive famous moments
  • Enjoy a self-guided tour on board the world’s longest-serving aircraft carrier

Description

Take a self-guided audio tour onboard the world’s longest-serving aircraft carrier, the historic USS Midway. See the carrier’s 25 restored aircraft from the days of WWII to Operation Desert Storm. Visit areas throughout the Midway, from the crew's sleeping quarters to the pilots' ready rooms. Docents are available throughout the carrier and are eager to share their stories, anecdotes, and statistics, creating a picture of just how important the USS Midway was to the U.S. Navy. Most guests spend 3 to 4 hours exploring this historic aircraft carrier and learning its history. The included audio guide, available in 6 languages, will help you explore the dozens of highlighted areas across the massive ship.  There are family-oriented activities throughout the Museum. Included are 3 types of flight simulators, music videos, short films, climb-aboard aircraft and cockpits, and more. The Museum is located at the Navy Pier in downtown San Diego.

Includes

Audio guide Skip-the-ticket-line entry All activities included in description Admission to 3D Holographic Battle of Midway Theater Access to the climbaboard aircraft and below deck

Important Information

  • The USS Midway Foundation is a non-profit organization. Please consider making a donation on the check-out page
  • Kids are free in October. 2 free children (6-12) admission tickets with each adult ticket. No child ticket is required at checkout. Child tickets are issued at the ticket booth when the adult ticket is shown
  • Admission is complimentary for children 5 years old or younger, as well as for active-duty military personnel (including reservists) with valid ID (daytime admission only)
  • You may arrive at any time during opening hours (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM). Note that the last admission is at 4:00 PM daily
  • The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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