USS Midway Museum at the Navy Pier in San Diego Bay, 910 N. Harbor Dr., downtown (619-544-9600) [midway.org].
USS MIDWAY IS A HISTORIC MUSEUM
Experience the magic aboard one of the longest-serving aircraft carriers in U.S. Naval history, the USS Midway. It’s a must-see San Diego attraction. The tour lasts 3–4 hours and is included with admission. You can launch, fly dogfight missions and land aboard the carrier via optional flight simulators. Also available are educational programs including an award-winning children’s audio tour, a new self-guided tour just for kids, group tours and limited wheelchair accessibility.
USS MIDWAY ADMISSION & PARKING ON THE PIER
Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; ticket booth closes at 4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
PARKING
$20 (April thru September up to 6 hours.
$15 October thru March up to 6 hours
$25 for over 6 hours and $30 for special events.
ADMISSION
Adult Admission $34 ages 13 and above
Youth Admission $24 ages 4-12
Veteran admission is $22
Youth prices are $22 for ages 4-12
FREE admission for children 3 years or less.
Your best bet if you are a local or visit San Diego more than once a year is the annual pass which is $90 for 2 adults. The annual pass for 4 people is $150
Online ticket prices are generally $5 less. Credit cards: MC, VISA.
USS Midway
Once on board, you can enjoy a self-guided audio tour and see more than 35 exhibits and displays encompassing 4.02 acres. These include the galley, berthing spaces, sickbay, flight deck, restored aircraft and more. This fascinating aircraft tour lasts 3–4 hours and is included with your admission. You can even launch a play, fly dogfight missions and land aboard the USS Midway Aircraft carrier via their optional flight simulators. Also available are educational programs including an award-winning children’s audio tour.
Plus, there are group tours and limited wheelchair accessibility. Be sure to stop by the gift shop and café before concluding your tour of the USS Midway. There is limited paid parking available on the Navy Pier next to the ship ($5–$10). On the other hand, there is ample parking all along the waterfront including at Seaport Village and at the San Diego Civic Center at the corner of Ash Street and Harbor Drive. And once you there, you will want to see everything there is to see and dine at one of the numerous waterfront Restaurants. Become a member for free admission and other perks.
The A-6A Intruder
Breathtaking Bay Views
The F-4 Phantom
Banquets at USS Midway Museum
The Interior Flight Deck
Located in the Beautiful San Diego Bay
Great for Ceremonies & Parties
