USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum

916 reviews

3 hrs

Climb aboard the USS Midway Museum and explore this long-serving US aircraft carrier.

All-Inclusive
Family-friendly
Indoors
Must-sees
Museums
Tours

Select the number of participants

Adult 13–64 years

$36.00$40.00

Child 4–12 yearsi

$25.20$28.00

Estimated total · $36.00

Midway Museum San Diego | GO San Diego Pass

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Overview

Take a self-guided tour around 60 exhibits including the sleeping quarters, engine room, galley, and ship jail.

Learn all about the ship’s decades of service and the 225,000 sailors that served on board the craft. Explore the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum’s exhibits, multimedia displays, interactive experiences, and more. The audio tour is narrated by Midway sailors who bring the Midway’s history to life with stories of their first-hand experiences living on the ship while at sea for months at a time.

Take a step back in time and be amazed at the sheer size and beauty of the scale of the ship. With passes from Go City, you can enjoy this museum + many other local San Diego attractions for one low cost!

Location

910 N. Harbor Drive
92101 San Diego

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Emma P.
Oct 2025
More impressive in person than the photos. Views exceeded our expectations, we’d echo the hype online.

Emma G.
Mar 2025
Clear signage when we arrived. with straightforward entry. (Afternoon crowds were predictable.)

Ravi G.
Jan 2026
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Luca S.
Jul 2025
Helpful crew and clear instructions. We learned more than expected in a short visit, matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Ben C.
Feb 2026
Clear signage when we arrived. We learned more than expected in a short visit, we’d echo the hype online.

Chloe A.
Mar 2026
Well organized from start to finish. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, with straightforward entry.

Ines G.
Oct 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. worth blocking a half-day for.

Ada T.
Jan 2026
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, worth blocking a half-day for.

Priya B.
Jul 2025
More impressive in person than the photos. with straightforward entry.

Nadia G.
Feb 2025
Helpful crew and clear instructions. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Ines J.
Oct 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. and we felt we got our money’s worth. (Would pair nicely with a light lunch nearby.)

Leo B.
Apr 2026
Well organized from start to finish. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Ada J.
Jan 2025
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. Queues moved faster than expected, — glad we prioritized it.

James R.
Apr 2026
Clear signage when we arrived. Highlights matched what was advertised, with straightforward entry.

Oliver N.
Feb 2026
A calm experience even on a crowded day. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

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