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USS Midway Museum
Museum and Boat or Ferry
Marina, San Diego
"air planes and going inside the aircraft carrier."(13 Tips)
"So much history and awesome volunteers."(10 Tips)
"also audio tour"(10 Tips)
"A great museum and an awesome flight simulator"(4 Tips)
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Benjamin SzwedaApril 19, 2015Buy ticket online and avoid long lines even before ship opening. I was on board before ticket windows even opened for those who didn't buy online.- Vuong NguyenJuly 4, 2010An awesome but pricey tour. You enter a life sized retired navy aircraft carrier. You have to pay for parking also but it gives you access to nearby park and venues. Top of the ship has aircraft
William StudartDecember 28, 2015Very interactive tour, history rich. Don't recommend it to people short on time or claustrophobics
Jennifer DameOctober 22, 2016Definitely need two days to see everything. Make sure you wear sunscreen up on the flight deck.
Christopher SheetsDecember 16, 2015So interesting to see the inner workings of an aircraft carrier. So much fun!!!
Laurel McJMarch 26, 2015Take a docent tour. The vets who give the tours are great historical story tellers.
AbdulrahmanApril 24, 2017Amazing place to visit. Brilliant experience. At least 3 to 4 hours to explore
Andy WolfeJuly 11, 2015Don't bother paying for the parking at the museum. Drive further up toward Coronado and there is metered parking lot where you can get three hours for $2.50- David Hornbrook DDSOctober 4, 2022USS Midway Museum at 13 miles to the west of La Mesa dentist Hornbrook Center for Dentistry
Kristine POctober 30, 2016Must see for SD tourist. Take time to listen to the vets talking on the top deck.
Darcy CheeriosAugust 4, 2013An amazing tour. The aircraft carrier was retired not too long ago and all the tours are led by experienced pilots and crew.
Doug BaerApril 9, 2015Listen to the real people! Do the island tour and then head to the flight deck to hear about the "throw and catch"
Alonda HerronJuly 7, 2013Get there early, so you have lots of time and wear shorts, if you can. It gets HOT on the lower decks.
D BSeptember 24, 2009The USS Midway has been turned into a floating museum and it's really cool. They keep opening up new sections of the ship, so I've been three times and each time there is something new to see!
HISTORYApril 21, 2010Midway was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register in 1997. During the decommissioning process, she was used to film portions of the documentary 'At Sea', showing at the Navy Museum in Washington D.C.
TshahadAugust 23, 2014It needs at least 4 hours ,, great museum and u can dine at seasons 52 when u finish👍- Benjamin SzwedaApril 19, 2015Do the free "island tour" and then on the flight deck listen to "the trap" aircraft presentation by a retired pilot. Look out the planes you can climb into!
Guillermo QuezadaJuly 4, 2010If you do not want to pay the $18.00 admission, but still would like to see the flight deck for free, just ask for "Bay Access" at the ticket center and you will be granted a free tour by a volunteer. Read more
Aaron AtencioApril 26, 2012The places that don't get direct sunlight can get very cold on even a pleasant day due to wind. Bring a jacket!
Emilio ChavezJanuary 14, 2019The place is huge and you’ll probably see it all in about 3 hours if you are as curious as me.
Tim IngmireAugust 5, 2016An awful lot to see so prepare to spend several hours here. Some great talks from vets on life on the ship.- Boon KohDecember 27, 2014Get your ticket on Groupon for $5 off the adult ticket and also get to skip the ticket office queues.
Actually, the "Bay Access" is not a tour of any kind. It is simply for those who want to see an unobstructed view of the bay. You are escorted to the bow for a few minutes, and then led back down to
Gerardo RemisFebruary 9, 2018Is a lovely museum, personally i did not enjoy it too much because is boring for kids
SoftubFebruary 29, 2012It's unique, interesting, educational, and provides a phenomenal view of San Diego.
Michael AndersonAugust 10, 2014The multi-person flight simulator dated back to the Gulf War and is not for the claustrophobic!
Merel BackersFebruary 23, 2015Pretty impressive, but just too crowded with all the kids. Couldn't experience the audio tour in peace.
Joe POctober 27, 2010Make sure you start your tour of the Midway early in the day. It will take you most of the day to properly visit the entire ship.
TheDLAugust 8, 2015A glimpse of America's might and muscle. But just enough to show that you shouldn't test us. At all. Ever.
Tony's BaloneyAugust 27, 2011I cannot guarantee it, but this might be the only free parking spot at the fish market/Salute to Bob Hope. There is no meter for this space and we were here for 3 hours and got no ticket good luck! :)
Jose ChirriSeptember 26, 2012love the USS Midway Museum, if you come to san diego you can not let visit the museum Read more
Arthur MitchellMarch 3, 2012Commissioned in 1945, USS Midway (CV-41) was an aircraft carrier of the US Navy and is the only remaining aircraft carrier of the WW II era that is not an Essex-class ship.
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The USS Midway Museum is an unforgettable adventure for the entire family. Explore more than 60 exhibits with a collection of 25 restored aircraft!
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- 9.5
"One of the most interesting museum i have ever seen. The audio guide, the smells, everything makes you time travel. The staff is very friendly. You will spend approximately 3 hours, and it worths it!"
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"Volunteers are great and eager to share their knowledge."
Tom M- 5.7
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