--- title: USS Midway Museum slug: uss-midway-museum-san-diego type: attraction sub_type: museums source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/uss-midway-museum-san-diego city: San Diego state: CA country: US address: 910 North Harbor Drive geo: lat: 32.71395 lng: -117.1753 duration: up to 5 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T21:48:00.860Z price_from: amount: 36 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 5 count: 268 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: General Admission - Skip the Line price: 36 regular_price: 41 savings: 5 ticket_types: - name: Adult (13+ yrs) min_age: 13 - name: Youth (4-12 yrs) min_age: 4 max_age: 12 --- ## Overview Located along the Navy Pier in downtown San Diego, the USS Midway Museum features the longest-serving U.S. Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century. Explore over 60 exhibits and open spaces on the Flight and Hangar Decks displaying over 30 restored aircraft and helicopters. Tickets include a self-guided audio tour available in six languages. Imagine experiencing life at sea aboard one of America’s longest-serving aircraft carriers, walking in the footsteps of 225,000 Midway sailors who served the country. The museum offers an adventure that creates lasting memories for the whole family, including two flight simulators for those who dare. ## What's Included - Full day entry to USS Midway Museum - Self-guided audio tour available in six languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Chinese - Docent-led ship’s island (command center) tour for guests at least 42" tall ## What's Not Included - Outside food and beverages - Glass containers - Bicycles - Skateboards - Weapons ## Ticket Options - **General Admission - Skip the Line** — $36.00 (regularly $41.00, save $5.00) USS Midway Museum tickets include general admission and a self-guided audio tour in 6 languages. Skip the ticket line and explore one of the largest US Navy aircraft carriers, 60+ exhibits, and a docent-led command center tour (42" height min). Kids ages 3 and under enter free. - Adult (13+ yrs) - Youth (4-12 yrs) ## Good to Know - Enjoy a family-friendly adventure at the museum. - Children 3 and under enter free with tickets available at the booth. - Bring your own wired earbuds or headphones to enjoy the award-winning audio tour. - Plan to spend about 4 to 5 hours. Same-day re-entry is allowed. - Dress in layers and wear comfortable closed-toe walking shoes. - The museum is ADA-accessible and offers complimentary wheelchair use on a first-come, first-served basis. - Parking is available on Navy Pier for a fee, typically ranging from $10 to $20. - All guests must wear shirts and shoes; inappropriate clothing is prohibited. - Exploration involves a lot of walking and navigating ladders. - All visitors must undergo a bag check before boarding. - Strollers, clear plastic bottles, and umbrellas are allowed. - No pets allowed inside the museum, only service animals. - Free admission for a professional caregiver accompanying a guest with a disability is available at the ticket booth. - The museum offers ASL and audio descriptive tours for guests with hearing or visual impairments. ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations. See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### What does my admission to the USS Midway Museum include? USS Midway Museum tickets include a full day at USS Midway, a self-guided audio tour, and a docent-led ship’s island (command center) tour for guests at least 42" tall. ### How long does the self-guided audio tour take? Allow 4-5 hours for the tour. The audio tour is available in six languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese and Chinese. Bring your own wired earbuds/headphones to enjoy our award-winning audio tour. ### Where should I park? Parking is available on Navy Pier (alongside the Midway Museum). Rates range from $10 to $20 and are subject to change at the discretion of Ace Parking and the Port of San Diego. Rates typically rise for special events and holidays. ### What are the USS Midway Museum hours? The museum is open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day). Subject to change. Arrive at the reserved date and time for your museum visit. ### What should I wear? All guests must wear shirts and shoes, and inappropriate clothing is prohibited. Since exploring the Midway involves a lot of walking and navigating ladders, comfortable, closed-toed shoes and layered clothing (due to varying temperatures around the ship) are recommended. ### What items are prohibited and what items are allowed in the museum? All visitors must undergo a bag check before boarding the USS Midway Museum. Prohibited items include outside food/beverages, glass containers, bicycles, skateboards, and weapons, while strollers, clear plastic bottles, and umbrellas are allowed. ### Is the museum suitable for children? Yes, the museum is fun for all ages. Plus, children ages 3 and under are admitted for free. ### Are pets allowed inside the museum? No, sorry. Only service animals are permitted inside the museum. ### Is the museum ADA-accessible? Yes, the USS Midway Museum is ADA-accessible. It features elevators, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, and complimentary wheelchairs. The museum offers ASL and audio descriptive tours for guests with hearing or visual impairments. Free admission is available for a professional caregiver accompanying a guest with a disability, an offer available at the ticket booth. ## Reviews > "A gem in San Diego. Tip: Walk the long aircraft landing deck with many planes and helicopters and then the lower levels of the ship cleverly brought to life." > — Paul Sargeant, January 2026 > "USS Midway has something for everyone. Tip: Definitely check out the lower decks." > — Yelena Zhuravlev, January 2026 > "Great experience." > — Inocencio Dias, December 2025 > "An Incredible Experience Aboard the USS Midway! Tip: Bring Water, ask the tour guides lot of questions!" > — Juliana Caravela, October 2025 > "Great Purchase. Tip: Wear comfortable shoes and give yourself lots of time there is so much to see." > — Giuliano Biason, October 2025 > "Very worth seeing and warm." > — Jean-Paul Cramer, April 2025 > "Plan to be there the entire day." > — Tripster Customer, January 2025 > "Great visit to aircraft carrier." > — Alvaro Genovese, February 2024