USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date
Overview
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Experience life at sea without leaving port by visiting the USS Midway Museum, San Diego's number 1 rated visitor attraction. A visit to this historic naval aircraft carrier museum is an essential experience for people of all ages. Hangar Deck and Flight Deck tour routes will showcase Midway’s exclusive collection of more than 30 restored Navy aircraft and the incredible views of San Diego Bay.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
What To Expect
USS Midway Museum
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.
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USS Midway Museum
Admission to the USS Midway Museum
What‘s Included
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.
Meeting points
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor Drive, San Diego United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,275 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Happy we went!
S1682UOsusanw,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s a great experience. I loved all the veterans there telling their stories and explaining things. We parked at Seaport Cillage and made a day of the Midway - the shops and the restaurants. All beautiful. On the Midway be sure to do the island tour. That was our favorite part. And the movie - do the movie! It’s only 15 minutes.
Happy we went.
Sue W,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a great experience. I love all the veterans there telling their stories and explaining things. We parked at Seaport Cillage and made a day of the Midway - the shops and the restaurants. All beautiful. On the Midway be sure to do the island tour. That was our favorite part. And the movie - do the movie! It’s only 15 minutes.
In town for a day.
Jamie G,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I only had 2 hours to check out the ship. That was not near enough time to see it all. 4-5 hours would be much better. It’s definitely worth the money.
Incredible
betinacuna,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was impresive experience and awsone
Great learning experience
Anonymous,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great learning experience! The docents were very knowable, friendly and helpful! I enjoyed being able to enter airplanes from World War Two !
My grandson (10 years...
Sylvia S,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My grandson (10 years old) absolutely loved this. This tour was his idea🙂 We spent 2.5 hours as he looked at everything and tried several hands on displays
I am an aviation...
Twila L,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I am an aviation /military fan. This museum is phenomenal. A lot of interactive activities which gives a good overview of the history of the Midway. The film at the entrance is a must see. There is a small, well-stocked book store in a corner right after the movie. Books are cheaper there than the souvenir store. The POW exhibit is sobering. The self guided tour is packed with information. The flight deck display of planes is comprehensive. The only negative is some of the kiosks didn’t connect with the hearing device. Disappointing. I spent 5 hrs touring the museum which is typical of me and museums. Don’t let that be a deterrent to your visit. As a side note, if you visit NOLA you have to, have to go to the WWII museum. So well done.
Fantastic Experience!
Anne H,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent exhibit. Highly recommend the "Bridge Tour." They take you to the Captain's tower where he would oversee where the ship was going. The mess hall where they ate was also very interesting. The homage to the POW's was also impactful. There are volunteer Navy men and women throughout the tour who are very happy to answer questions and share their experiences. It was amazing to see how the Midway operated as a city floating in the ocean!
Great family activity
Rainey A,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The volunteers were incredibly nice and informative. They gave our 4 year old a scavenger hunt and he got to earn a pin after.
Step Back in Time on the USS Midway
Natalie H,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful visit to the USS Midway Museum in San Diego! It was such an interesting and informative experience from start to finish. The movie at the beginning is an absolute must — it gives you a great understanding and appreciation before you explore the ship. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time because there is so much to see. I would recommend at least 3–4 hours so you don’t feel rushed. Also, definitely grab the audio tour when you walk in! You may think you won’t need it, but trust me — you do. It adds so much history and detail that you would miss otherwise. Overall, this was a wonderful experience and one I would absolutely do again. Highly recommend visiting if you are in San Diego!
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