USS Midway Museum Ticket San Diego

A maritime museum in a World War II aircraft carrier
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New Exhibit, Midway’s Engineers: Service, Sacrifice, & Everyday Life coming on May 25, 2024!
  • Enter a unique museum that was once an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy in World War II!
  • Explore this floating city at sea and understand how the US navy lives with over 60 exhibits in different areas
  • Learn about the history of the longest-serving navy craft carrier of the 20th century
  • Self-guided audio narration is available in the museum, narrated by actual former sailors of the Midway
  • This is an attraction to enjoy with your whole family and great for kids of all ages
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What to Expect at USS Midway Museum San Diego

See the longest serving aircraft carrier in American history with this ticket to the USS Midway Museum in the downtown San Diego area. The ship itself is the museum, and houses an extensive aircraft collection. More than a million visitors walk through this aircraft carrier to learn about its history as well as the history of the United States Navy. Now a school for top gun fighters, there's also the opportunity for visitors to see what it takes to become a fighter pilot for the US military. Former Midway sailors will be narrating the audio tour, and they'll take you through over 60 locations within the museum, from the engine room and galley to the post office, officers’ quarters and more. The museum also holds climb-aboard cockpits for aircraft and flight simulators. Don't miss out on a day of excitement and discovery aboard the USS Midway.

Children running
Visit the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century
Family taking a photo
Discover the life in the Navy with audio narration from former US Midway Sailors
People looking at the controls
Explore over 60 exhibits including the flight deck, galley, engine room and more
Fighter plane
See climb-aboard cockpits and flight simulators that let you feel like a top gun!
Exhibit entrance
Explore the Midway’s Engineers: Service, Sacrifice, and Everyday Life exhibit
People walking in the exhibit
Learn about the aircraft carrier’s engineering department and the life forces behind them
People in the control room
Sit in the control room and marvel at how the ship was navigated
Children walking out of a plane
See real aircrafts up close and marvel at their enormous size
Children taking photo
Capture the memories of being transported into a realm of history
People in a museum
Explore the exhibits and learn more about the USS Midway and its function

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  • Engaging with our knowledgeable volunteer Docents, who bring the ship to life with captivating stories and personal anecdotes.
  • FREE admission for children aged 5 and under, Active-Duty Military (with valid ID), Active Sworn Law Enforcement (with valid ID), Active Sworn Fire Fighters (with valid ID. (To receive free admission, simply visit the Ticket Booth on the day of your visit)

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