USS Midway Museum

The USS Midway Museum is an unforgettable adventure for the entire family. Go to sea without leaving port!

Explore more than 60 exhibits with a collection of 27 restored aircraft. Located in down-town San Diego, this historic naval aircraft carrier museum is a once in a lifetime opportunity for visitors of all ages.

The USS Midway saw service between 1945 and 1992 and was the largest ship in the world for a decade with a crew numbering over 4500. Experience life at sea without leaving port. Find out for yourself what it was like to live in this this floating a city at sea.

Explore the galleys, the ship's bridge, the 1.6 hectare flight deck, the hangar deck, the mess deck, the primary fight control area, the Tactical Flag Command Centre, enlisted and junior officer quarters, the captain's and admiral's quarters, the sickbay and the engine-room of the first U.S. warship too big to transit the Panama Canal.

You'll also find over 60 exhibits, 25 restored aircraft, optional flight simulators, videos and climb-aboard aircraft, outdoor café and gift shop. Look out for the menu items made from the USS Midway's 1945 cookbook at the outdoor Fantail café.

The museum’s gift shop features a wide range of apparel, books, CDs, DVDs, San Diego souvenirs and unique USS Midway memorabilia. And there are great panoramic views over down-town San Diego.

Admission also includes a self-guided audio tour, featuring USS Midway veterans as narrators. Naturally, located in Navy Town USA, a visit to the Midway is uniquely San Diego!

Address or meeting point

910 N. Harbour Drive.

Hours & minutes

Please allow 4 - 5h.

Start or opening time

10:00h.

End or closing time

Last admission at 16:00h, as Museum closes at 17:00h.

Participants

Maximum number A maximum of 100 guests are allowed to come aboard at one time.

Position

Is there any parking? Is it on the street, private or public? Parking available alongside Midway on Navy pier. Fees apply. Vehicles over 18 feet long are not allowed to park on Navy Pier. Front row disabled spaces are available on a first come first served basis.

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Admission includes a self guided audio tour.

Are audio guides or brochures available? if so, in which languages? Audio guides are available in English, Spanish and Japanese.

Are they trained in CPR/First Aid? Safety staff does have CPR / First Aid Training.

Shopping information

Is there a shop? How much time is spent on shopping? Yes, gift shop available: The Jet shop.

Are credit/debit cards accepted? Which ones? Yes, American Express, MasterCard, Visa and Discover.

Are any commercial stops made during the tour? No.

Content & Specialized items

Are additional items needed? Which ones are included? Flight simulators: Strike Fighter 360, Mach Combat, Flight Avionics are extra.

List the specific clothing required Please dress for the outside weather.

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? No.

Is there a restaurant at the venue? There is cafe: Fantail Cafe.

What is the category and speciality of the restaurant? The USS Midway Museum features the Fantail Café - patio dining with a casual and friendly atmosphere. From fresh salads and fun snacks to tasty sandwiches and hearty burgers, Fantail Café's family-pleasing menu will satisfy your budget as well ($6-$11). And for those who want the real grub, look for menu items made from USS Midways 1945 cook book.

May the client bring his/her own food? Is there a picnic area? No outside food and no picnic area.

List the menu (include the cost of an alternative one) Sandwiches, Salad, Hot dogs, Nachos, Burgers, Pizza, Chicken tenders, Chicken strips, Fruit, Wraps and chilli bowl.

Is bottled water and/or soft drinks included with the meals? No.

Is coffee / tea included at the end of each meal? No.

List the additional cost for including wine/beer with the meals Beer and wine prices start at $4. Subject to change.

Can specials requests be accommodated? (vegetarian,...) No.

Are there smoking / non smoking areas? There is no smoking while onboard the USS Midway Museum.

Snacks

Is there a snack included? No.

Drinks

Are drinks included? No.

Restroom Information

List all venues where restrooms are available USS Midway Museum.

Which of them are accessible by wheelchair? Women's and Men's on the Hangar Deck.

Is there a charge to use any of them? No.

Are there any restroom-only stops during the tour? No, the audio tour is self guided and can be stopped at any time for breaks.

Physical condition

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) The USS Midway Museum is dedicated to a complete experience for all guests. There is 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 museums exhibits are wheelchair accessible. In addition, a narrated video tour of all museum exhibits is shown continuously in the hangar deck. Complimentary, loaner wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, there are front-row disabled parking spaces, available on a first-come, first-served basis, on Navy Pier directly in front of the ticket booth. Regular parking fees apply.

What type of paving does it have? (flat, uneven...) Because the USS Midway Museum is a historic aircraft carrier, the flooring is made of steel, and on the Hangar and Flight Deck there are cat-eye tie downs.

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No limitations for personal use, commercial purposes must coordinate through marketing.

Are there any additional costs? List them Souvenir pictures are available for purchase.

Which currencies are accepted? American dollars.

Others A narrated video tour of all museum exhibits are displayed continuously on the hangar deck.

Product price detail

Admission and Self Guided Audio Tour

Age of child

Appropriate age for child ticket from 6 to 12 years

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.