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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

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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Great day out

Amazing experience, seeing the aircraft of different generations. Very poignant watching battle of midway film, and enjoyed looking at different areas below deck to show what life was like. Radio explanations for each area was really helpful and the trip to the bridge well worth it. The docents were incredibly knowledgeable-thoroughly enjoyed the trip. We were there for 4.5 hours and didn't see everything. If we weren't leaving the next morning we would have gone back.

Debbie_ASep 21, 2026VIATOR

Great experience to be on...

Great experience to be on a massive ship. Audio about the various displays was very informative. Tours through the ship a must. Great day

Robert_BSep 21, 2026VIATOR

Great museum

We were on vacation and made the drive to San Diego to visit the midway. We had a fun visit and enjoyed everything we saw. The ship is very large and has a lot to see so make a day of it. The planes were great as well as seeing the way our military lives on this floating city. The volunteers are amazing and answer all your questions. This is a must if visiting the area

SteveE304Sep 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR

A must see

Both my spouse and I are Navy brats, my father retired after 25 years so reliving the smells and of course the mess hall was a blast. I appreciate all the volunteers and effort they have done to keep this amazing ship as well as the history of not just the Midway but so much more.

154sistersSep 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR

A+

Amazing experience for adults and kids. Definitely I must! when you are visiting San Diego

900hermesgSep 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR

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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