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Child age: 6-12 years. Under 6 free.
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Berthed at the Navy Pier in downtown San Diego, the USS Midway was named in honor of the pivotal World War II battle. She entered service a week after the war ended. The aircraft carrier would serve her country through war and peace and during other historic and humanitarian events. The ship was renowned for her ability to stay on station when other ships broke down and returned to port for repairs. She served as the launch pad for a captured German V2 rocket and in a humanitarian relief role after the 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in the Philippines.
As a museum ship, the Midway provides an exciting opportunity for visitors to explore life aboard an aircraft carrier. You can tour this legendary vessel from her boilers to her bridge. A general admission ticket provides access to a self-guided audio tour that includes 60 separate exhibits located throughout the ship and more than 29 restored aircraft. You will view several decks as you learn about life aboard an aircraft carrier and why these vessels are called floating cities.
The tour includes the berthing areas for officers and sailors, the galley where over 13,000 meals were served each day, the sick bay and pilot ready rooms as well as the hangar bay and flight deck. You will learn how the crew produced water, powered the carrier and maintained the aircraft. Climb the ladders to the bridge and look down on the more than 1,000-foot-long flight deck. Visit primary flight control, the location where the air boss oversaw flight operations, and view the Fresnel lens, the part of the landing system that enabled pilots to "call the ball." You can experience life as an aviator in the high-tech simulators and view music videos and short films.
NameUSS Midway Museum
Operating TimesDaily: 10 am to 5 pm with last admittance at 4 pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Reservation NotesReservations are NOT needed or accepted. Tickets can be used on any operating day within 6 months of the purchase date.
Durationself guided
Booth LocationDowntown San Diego at Navy Pier, 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. Present this ticket to receive admission tickets at the ticket booth located on the Navy Pier, USS Midway Museum.
Nearest IntersectionW Broadway and N Harbor Dr
ParkingParking on Navy Pier - $10 up to 12 hours. Handicapped Parking - on Navy Pier (near the Ticket Office) is available on a first-come-first served basis, standard parking rates apply. Metered Parking - limited along N. Harbor Drive and Pacific Coast Highway at a rate of $1.25 per hour with a 2 hour limit. Large Vehicle Parking - Buses can drop groups off at our ticket office, but cannot stage on Navy Pier. Vehicles over 18' long are not allowed to park on Navy Pier.
Age RequirementsYouth Ticket: 6-12 years. Free Ticket: Children under 5 years old and active duty are free. Retired military and Students (ages 13-17) get special rates at the USS Midway.
NotesCOVID Safety Procedures: All guests and Midway Crew will be required to wear a face covering while on board. Thank you for bringing your own. Bring your own wired earbuds/headphones to enjoy our award-winning audio tour. High-touch surfaces will be frequently disinfected and hand sanitizer and wipe stations will be readily available throughout the ship. All guests and Midway Crew will be required to undergo non-invasive temperature screenings prior to entry. If you are feeling unwell, please stay home. For safety and sanitation purposes, all purchases onboard will be credit card only. Midway’s Marketplace will offer pre-packaged food for sale (credit card only). An open-air physical-distancing dining area will be available to guests. A limited capacity of guests will be onboard at any given time and “Check Your 6” signage will be placed throughout the ship as a friendly reminder to adhere to the 6 feet physical distancing requirements. Signage and staff will be present in high traffic areas to assist with physical distancing. 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. World Famous Midway Volunteers will bring the flight deck alive with talks on launching and landing aircraft and the adventures of life at sea. For your safety, our below deck tour routes, guided Island Tour, “Battle of Midway” theater, simulator & VR experiences, and climb aboard cockpits are temporarily closed.
Accessibility: Elevator access to Hangar Deck, Flight Deck and Mess Deck (approx 2/3 of exhibits are accessible). Virtual video tour for spaces that are not accessible by wheelchair. Complimentary loaner wheelchairs are available on a first come, first served basis