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USS Midway Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

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USS Midway Museum

Step aboard the iconic USS Midway, a retired aircraft carrier turned museum, and explore over 60 exhibits showcasing its rich naval history and aviation legacy.

Highlights

  • Skip the lines and explore the Flight Deck with your audio guide, getting up close to historic aircraft and learning about military operations.

  • Ever wondered what life was like for sailors on board? Explore restored rooms and crew quarters, and discover the Midway’s role during the Gulf War.

  • Take in stunning panoramic views of San Diego Bay from the top deck, and don’t miss the chance to virtually explore the aircraft hangar!

  • Immerse yourself in interactive exhibits and explore the aircraft carrier's fascinating history and aviation legacy.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line entry to USS Midway Museum

  • Audio guide in English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, German, and French

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Take a step back in time and experience life aboard the USS Midway, one of the longest-serving U.S. aircraft carriers. The USS Midway Museum offers a unique opportunity to explore a piece of naval history through restored aircraft, hands-on exhibits, and real stories from those who served on the ship. With a self-guided audio tour, interesting talks, and plenty of interactive experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Explore the ship and its history

Start your adventure with a self-guided audio tour that will lead you through over 60 locations across the USS Midway. Narrated by former sailors and aviators, the tour shares what it was like to live and work on the ship. From the flight deck, where you’ll find more than 30 restored aircraft, to the hangar deck with its exhibits on naval aviation, there’s plenty to see. Along the way, you’ll get a sense of what daily life was like for the thousands of sailors who served aboard this ship and the critical missions it supported.

Hands-on activities and stories from veterans

Beyond the audio tour, the USS Midway Museum offers hands-on exhibits that let you get up close to the action. Try sitting in the cockpit of a fighter jet or challenge yourself with a flight simulator that lets you experience what it’s like to land on an aircraft carrier. Throughout the ship, Midway Volunteers—many of whom served on the carrier—are available to share their experiences and give you deeper insight into the ship’s operations. Their stories help you connect with the history and understand what it took to serve on the USS Midway during its active years.

USS Midway Museum

Monday10:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:00 PM

What to bring

  • It is recommended to wear closed-toed shoes and layered clothing as temperatures vary around the ship.

  • For the audio-guided tour, it is recommended to carry along your own headphones.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair accessible.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

  • Show your ticket at USS Midway Museum.

  • Address: 910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States.

Get directions to the redemption point

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