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USS Midway Museum Tickets in San Diego

910 North Harbor Drive • San Diego, CA 92101
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Located along the Navy Pier in downtown San Diego, the USS Midway Museum features the longest-serving U.S. Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century. Explore over 60 exhibits, and open spaces on the Flight and Hangar Decks displaying over 30 restored aircraft and helicopters. USS Midway tickets include a self-guided audio tour available in six languages.

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  • Enjoy a family-friendly adventure at the museum.
  • Children 3 and under enter free with tickets available at the booth.
  • Offers self-guided audio tours in six languages.
  • Bring your own wired earbuds/headphones to enjoy the audio tour.
  • Plan to spend about 4 to 5 hours. Same-day re-entry is allowed.
  • Dress in layers and wear comfortable closed-toe walking shoes.
  • The museum is ADA-accessible and offers complimentary wheelchair use on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Parking is available on-site for a fee.
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Imagine experiencing life at sea aboard one of America’s longest-serving aircraft carriers. Visitors to the USS Midway Museum enter a floating city at sea and walk in the footsteps of 225,000 Midway sailors who served our country and upheld the American ideals of strength, freedom, and peace.

The USS Midway Museum is an unforgettable adventure for the entire family. Guests can spend the day exploring more than 60 exhibits with a collection of 30 restored aircraft. The self-guided audio tour, narrated by Midway sailors, brings the carrier's history to life. Those who dare can "take to the sky" aboard one of two flight simulators.

USS Midway's self-guided audio tour is available in 6 languages; English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese and Chinese.

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Bring your own wired earbuds/headphones to enjoy the award-winning audio tour.

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lb33wonka
Redondo Beach, California
"Fun times"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed January 11, 2025 NEW
Highly recommend this place. So much to do and very well laid out. You can sit and play around in actual planes! You must do the Island tour but make sure you can climb a ladder. They are steep. Good for all ages
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kilsythladdie
Kilsyth, North Lanarkshire, Scotland
"AMAZING"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed January 04, 2025 NEW
Took the time out to explore this amazing aircraft carrier. And it was truly amazing, what a place. You can lots off areas of the ship from the galley to the dentist all areas are accessible. There is an audio if you want or do your own thing. The staff are volunteers mainly x service who are knowledgeable and extremely professional in their work. The carrier is still used by the navy for retirement services. Which we were privileged to observe. Take your time and visit all the decks.
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Thomase77
Haarlem, North Holland Province
"Excellent"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed January 04, 2025 NEW
We spent an excellent morning at the Midway, so many aircraft & helicopters to see on the flight deck. Loads of rooms and parts of the ship are open to the public to tour. Most of the volunteers served on the ship and are super passionate about it, they are all super helpful and knowledgeable. The audio tour is fantastic, although some of the stations didn’t work. Would definitely recommend it.
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Frequently Asked Questions about USS Midway Museum

What does my admission to the USS Midway Museum include?

USS Midway Museum tickets include a full day at USS Midway, a self-guided audio tour, and a docent-led ship’s island (command center) tour for guests at least 42" tall.

How long does the self-guided audio tour take?

Allow 4-5 hours for the tour. The audio tour is available in six languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese and Chinese. Bring your own wired earbuds/headphones to enjoy our award-winning audio tour.

Where should I park?

Parking is available on Navy Pier (alongside the Midway Museum). Rates range from $10 to $20 and are subject to change at the discretion of Ace Parking and the Port of San Diego. Rates typically rise for special events and holidays.

What are the USS Midway Museum hours?

The museum is open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day). Subject to change. Arrive at the reserved date and time for your museum visit.

What should I wear?

All guests must wear shirts and shoes, and inappropriate clothing is prohibited. Since exploring the Midway involves a lot of walking and navigating ladders, comfortable, closed-toed shoes and layered clothing (due to varying temperatures around the ship) are recommended.

What items are prohibited and what items are allowed in the museum?

All visitors must undergo a bag check before boarding the USS Midway Museum. Prohibited items include outside food/beverages, glass containers, bicycles, skateboards, and weapons, while strollers, clear plastic bottles, and umbrellas are allowed.

Is the museum suitable for children?

Yes, the museum is fun for all ages. Plus, children ages 3 and under are admitted for free.

Are pets allowed inside the museum?

No, sorry. Only service animals are permitted inside the museum.

Is the museum ADA-accessible?

Yes, the USS Midway Museum is ADA-accessible. It features elevators, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, and complimentary wheelchairs. The museum offers ASL and audio descriptive tours for guests with hearing or visual impairments. Free admission is available for a professional caregiver accompanying a guest with a disability, an offer available at the ticket booth.

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