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 US Navy’s longest serving carrier of the 20th century (1945-1992), and the largest ship in the world for a decade, housing 4,500 crew! Now you can walk in the footsteps of 225,000 sailors on a self-guided audio tour narrated by former Midway sailors and…
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

Live the seafaring life without ever setting sail at the USS Midway Museum, the top-rated attraction in San Diego. The tour of this momentous naval aircraft carrier museum is a must-do for individuals of all age groups. Exploring the Hangar Deck and Flight Deck will reveal Midway’s unique assortment of over 30 refurbished Navy aircraft and provide…

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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Wayne_m
Jun 7, 2025
It was very interesting... - It was very interesting to be on a Carrier and the tour guides actually served in the Midway or a similar carrier.
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Beckybm2276dj
Jun 3, 2025
Great experience! Highly recommend!! - Matt was awesome!! He showed us the best tide pools with great marine life. My kids (and I) loved it! I would highly recommend this excursion!!
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Amac0668
Jun 3, 2025
This museum is a must-see while in San Diego - There is so much to see on the USS Midway and a lot of history. Be sure to see the 14-minute film about the battle of Midway. The self guided tour is really nice with good audio stops and many veterans stationed throughout. Also be sure to do the "island" tour, the super structure that houses the ship's navigation, flight control, and command center.
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Puneet_s
May 28, 2025
Powerful, Historic, and a Must-See in San Diego - The USS Midway is a must-visit in San Diego—an iconic piece of American history right on the harbor. Walking through this massive aircraft carrier gives you a real sense of how important it was in U.S. naval operations for nearly 50 years. Don’t miss the main control center (bridge) at the top, where the admiral and captain directed missions—it’s one of the most powerful spots on the ship. The restored aircraft, flight deck etc are incredible, but that command area really puts things into perspective. With veterans as guides and tons of interactive exhibits, it’s educational, moving, and unforgettable. A top San Diego experience!
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Silvia_s
May 27, 2025
A one of a kind experience! - This place is one of a kind! The ship, the planes, the location and the presentations were truly incredible. What an experience! It was packed on Memorial Day, so we need to come back and finish touring the island( commending area).
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Batchfam
May 26, 2025
A Must Do! - What an incredible opportunity to see and learn about this ship. Today was extra special with Veterans manning the exhibits explaining their specifics. We were there around 3 hours. The tours were informative and fun. It’s such a beautiful view of the bay and city too! Last year we toured the Intrepid in NYC. What a fantastic experience to compare! After we walked next door to the Unconditional Surrender statue and the Bob Hope salute.
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James_w
May 24, 2025
Excellent Attraction, served by vollunteers with experience and knowledge - A great experience to view and understand the workings amd operation of an aircraft carrier and the people who served.
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Shauna
May 22, 2025
Great self guided tour - Very informative and well done self guided tour. Lots of hands on exhibits. Be sure to give yourself more than 30 minutes for this tour. To see the whole thing is a 4-5 hour experience
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Pm-65-uk
May 21, 2025
Fantastic day out - Go visit USS Midway! It is a great day out, with so much to see and learn. The volunteer guides are so friendly and knowledgeable. Well worth 3 or 4 hours if you are in San Diego.
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Adelaidejulie
May 17, 2025
Amazing Museum - This is an amazing museum right next to the cruise port. We spent over 3 hours exploring & listening to the volunteers stories. We brought skip the line tickets but there was no line up. This museum is not to be missed.
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From $39
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).