USS Midway Museum: Tickets

USS Midway Tickets and Information

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• USS Midway Address: 910 N Harbor Dr, CA, 92101, San Diego
• Opening Hours: Daily from 10:00 - 17:00

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Is the USS Midway Worth Visiting

• The USS Midway gets very good reviews, so we definitely think it’s worth visiting, yes.
• Very interesting - visitors normally also comment on the audio guide being very good as well.

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What Visitors See on The USS Midway

• The Boat
• The various areas
• Restored aircraft on board
• Multimedia exhibits

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About The USS Midway

The USS Midway Museum is a maritime museum in San Diego housed on the USS Midway, which is a retired aircraft carrier that served in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1992.

The museum offers an incredible experience to look into naval aviation and the life of sailors aboard an aircraft carrier.

The Boats History

• USS Midway (CV-41): The ship was commissioned a week after the end of World War II and it went on to serve for 47 years, which makes it one of the longest-serving aircraft carriers in the US Navy!
• The USS Midway name: The ship is named after the Battle of Midway that took place in June 1942.
• Overseas Operations: It saw action in the Vietnam War and was a significant participant in Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
• Decommissioning: The USS Midway was decommissioned in 1992 and opened as a museum in 2004.

What You See on Board

• Aircraft Collection: The museum boasts an amazing collection of over 30 restored aircraft, which range from World War II-era planes to modern jets, including an F/A-18 Hornet, F-14 Tomcat, and A-6 Intruder!
• Flight Deck: Visitors can explore the flight deck, which is equipped with various aircraft and offers spectacular views of San Diego Bay. The flight deck is also the largest area on the ship and showcases the complexity of launching and recovering aircraft at sea.
• Hangar Deck: This area includes a variety of interactive exhibits, flight simulators, and a detailed look at the maintenance and operations that take place below the flight deck.
• Battle of Midway Theater: A 90-seat theatre that presents a riveting film on the Battle of Midway, providing historical context and understanding of the pivotal WWII battle.

Self-Guided Audio Tours

An audio-guide comes with the ticket and is available in multiple languages. It allows visitors to explore the ship at their own pace while listening to narrated stories and interesting facts about various sections of the vessel.

Museum Café and Gift Shop: Visitors can enjoy refreshments at the café and purchase memorabilia at the gift shop, which features a wide range of Navy-themed merchandise.

Accessibility: The museum is wheelchair accessible, and elevators are available to help guests navigate between decks.

Visiting the USS Midway Museum offers a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience life aboard the incredible historic naval vessel which is steeped in history from its military life. The combination of educational exhibits, interactive experiences, and stunning views makes it a must-see attraction for both history buffs and casual tourists alike. A great place to spend some time.