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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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.

Admission Included

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.

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USS Midway Museum

Admission to the USS Midway Museum

Reviews

4.85

2,158 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1919

192

Amazing!
O3183UTbobo,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I have a new respect for Navy folk. Tough way to live. And what a marvel of engineering. Tour doubles as a free claustrophobia test. It gets a little tight in some places. And if you are over 6’, you WILL hit your head. Eternal thanks to those who worked and fought on these ships.
There is so much to see and learn about-and you learn from the experienced Navy experts. Great and humbling experience.
nancymL3634RT,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
San Diego Must So much to see and learn-and you learn from the retired experienced docents who share their Navy stories.
‘Mazing Midway
943stacyl,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing to walk the ship and see all the different areas. We spent time in line to get on the bridge and for our 10-year old who is into ships- it was well worth it! The volunteers are so knowledgeable and it was great to also have hands on activities!
Don't be in a rush. Plan...
John M,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Don't be in a rush. Plan on spending 3-4 hours. Bring a snack and water bottle. They have done a great job making this carrier available to the public.
Unable to get tickets via app
Ryan M,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
The confirmation email never let me access my tickets. After multiple attempts following the instructions we were still unable to access the tickets.
permission to come aboard!
Kip L,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience, the flight deck was amazing. Don’t rush through, there is soooo much to see. I will go back again!
Things to do
Ludivine P,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super interesting you really have to take the time to do everything it’s just wow We take a lot of eyes and think that everything is true that everything happened. It’s great to be able to talk to former members
A fantastic time , interesting and friendly.
phillip m,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic, run by many of the old guys who would have sailed on her or in the service. A really enjoyable time and friendly. It’s some time since my visit but I have always remembered good memories. A really friendly bunch. Thanks and a good price.
Cool Museum
Kelly B,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Really you need exhibits and Museum overall stuff. Definitely worth it just to be able to get on the ship.
Give yourself plenty of...
Ted G,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Give yourself plenty of time. The dozens were very helpful and informative. I learned things about navigation that I have been curious about for a long time.