USS Midway Museum: San Diego's Top Attraction

Experience life at sea without leaving port at the USS Midway Museum, San Diego’s top-rated visitor attraction. Explore the historic naval aircraft carrier, view a collection of restored Navy aircraft, and enjoy stunning views of San Diego Bay.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • USS Midway Museum - MUSEUM HOURS 10:00 - 17:00 (LAST ENTRY AT 16:00) The USS Midway was the longest-serving aircraft carrier in the US Navy during the 20th century (1945-1992) and held the title of the world’s largest ship for a decade, accommodating 4,500 crew members! Visitors can now follow in the footsteps of 225,000 sailors with a self-guided…
What's Included
  • Exclusive discounts at nearby attractions with Embarcadero Adventure Offers
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
  • Immersive Audio Tour
  • Skip-the-line ticketing access (does not include attraction internals)
  • Live stories from Midway’s renowned volunteers
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Parking: please note that during the summer, parking is limited and early arrival is encouraged.
Additional Information

Discover the maritime world without setting sail by exploring the USS Midway Museum, San Diego’s top-rated tourist destination. This historic naval aircraft carrier museum offers a must-see experience for visitors of every age. The Hangar Deck and Flight Deck tours feature Midway’s unique array of over 30 restored Navy aircraft, along with breathtaking…

Location
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor Drive,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Miriammu255bs
Jul 12, 2026
Do Not Miss the Opportunity - Superbly done- do not miss the opportunity. It’s a fantastic look into our American history and the volunteers on board are so knowledgeable and willing to chat about all things Midway !!
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Kale_s
Jul 11, 2026
We learned so much about... - We learned so much about the ship as well as the battle during World War II. We appreciate so much more the sacrifices and commitment that our service men and women give for our nation.
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Nmwunderlust
Jul 10, 2026
Great experience for the whole family. - Amazing experience. Very grateful to the volunteer veterans for their military service and their dedication to be tour guides and facilitators recanting the historical experiences and significance. The access to view the aircraft’s at one’s own pace makes the experience very enjoyable. Everyone was very generous, warm, and kind with the visitors. Highly recommend to anyone.
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Keith_b
Jul 9, 2026
Great experience - Buying tickets online is easy and we spent 4 hours on the ship. Lots of great old planes on the flight deck to see!
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Candileigh_m
Jul 7, 2026
Wonderfull experience! Be prepared to walk/step over and climb stairs. - Plenty of steps to climb; many doors to step over to get through. They do have elevators. The size of this ship is massive! The docents (some have flown and lived aboard aircraft carriers) were the best part. They answered questions and brought experiences to light.
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Arron_a
Jul 6, 2026
Midway FUN !!!! - Plan for at least three hours, and that would be a short visit of wonderful history. Watch the short film first, then head up for the bridge tour. Lines can get long fast. We went on the 4th of July, got inside around 10am. We kind of beat the crowd, no real long waits, about 20min for the short film and we got to choose our seats because we waited in line. Go right up front if you can. This tour was worth every penny, I would go again on a day that might be a little less crowded.
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Buddy
Jul 4, 2026
An Absolute Masterpiece! The Ultimate Carrier Experience in San Diego. - ​Located in a beautiful spot right in the San Diego Harbor, the USS Midway is easily one of the most iconic and unique carrier museums on the West Coast. It is a definitive must-visit for any aviation or military enthusiast, especially those with a deep appreciation for historic naval aircraft. ​The sheer scale of the ship is massive. There are countless well-curated exhibits spread across both the indoor lower decks and the spectacular outdoor main flight deck. We absolutely love exploring this ship; in fact, we’ve been here many times and always seem to discover something brand new with each visit. Our personal favorite areas to explore are the captain's quarters, the officers' cabins, and of course, standing out on the bustling main flight deck. As a bonus you can get a panoramic view of San Diego Harbor while in there sometime when you are lucky you can get a glimpse of current active aircraft carrier docking across the harbor. ​The museum is also highly convenient, featuring a massive souvenir shop and a great cafe inside to refuel. Overall, it is highly recommended for anyone visiting the San Diego Harbor area. Navigating through this floating city is an unforgettable experience!
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Denny2696
Jul 4, 2026
USS Midway a must - It is a must while in San Diego to visit the USS Midway. My wife and I have never been on a aircraft carrier and were blown away by the size of this massive ship. We also greatly enjoyed walking through and seeing all the aspects that sailors experience while at sea. We also enjoyed all the aircraft which were on display.
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Joanne
Jul 3, 2026
Awesome visit - The USS Midway was a great experience & highly recommend but ruined by the fact that you charged me twice for the tickets & when I reached out you told me one set of tickets was issued when there were 2 payments for the tickets -sort out your flawed website & accounting system & refund my extra charges
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Shelley_m
Jul 3, 2026
This was a great museum!... - This was a great museum! Lots of interactive exhibits and the ability to learn so much about the history and life on the ship!
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1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).