USS Midway Museum Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the USS Midway Museum. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date

• San Diego Seal Tour

• San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure

• Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline

• Small-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion

General admission to the USS Midway Museum purchased online costs US$39, while tickets are US$29 for youth ages 4–12 and US$26 for veterans. Tickets are US$2 extra when purchased at the door. Active military personnel, reservists, and kids ages 3 and younger get in for free.

Yes, the USS Midway Museum is well worth visiting, especially for those interested in American military history. Admission includes a self-guided audio tour, which helps you navigate the retired aircraft carrier's extensive exhibits. On deck, see dozens of fighter jets and warplanes flown during 20th-century military operations, and below deck, step into the real bunks used by Navy sailors.

Per one customer who booked the USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date, "Such a cool ship!!! We loved our time there. We only were able to be there for two hours but wished that we could have spent twice that amount exploring. There is so much to see, read, experience, and take in! A very wonderful piece of US History! We also really loved the 'yellow hat' volunteers (men who actually served and worked on the USS Midway while it was operational). They were fascinating to listen to and you could really feel how much they enjoyed their time aboard."

Yes. You can go inside the USS Midway Museum. The museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm, with the last admission at 4pm. You can walk through the museum with an audio guide explaining exhibits like the Remembrance Wall, aircraft gallery, and more.

Yes. You can take all the personal photos you’d like at the USS Midway Museum. You just cannot take any for commercial use without a permit. You can use the flash on your phone or camera, but the museum does not permit large flashes or extra gear.

Yes. There are bathrooms on the USS Midway. There are wheelchair-accessible restrooms on both the Hangar and Flight decks for guests. Interestingly, no women served on the USS Midway, so women’s bathrooms weren’t added until 1992, after decommissioning. There are now bathrooms for everyone to use.

Yes. The USS Midway Museum is accessible for guests with mobility difficulties or other challenging conditions. There are several elevators and access routes and wheelchair accessibility to museum exhibits. Caregivers also get free admission. ASL audio tours can be arranged, as well as Audio Descriptive Tours for those visually impaired.

Yes. You can wear sandals on the USS Midway, as there is no dress code. But shoes with non-skid soles are recommended since you’ll be touring a ship, going through narrow corridors, and going up and down stairs between decks. High heels are not recommended, and bare feet aren’t allowed.

Yes. There is a dedicated parking lot for USS Midway Museum visitors. The lot is on Navy Pier, next to the USS Midway Museum. Parking rates vary between $5 to $30 depending on whether special events or holidays are happening. RV parking is not allowed in this lot.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the USS Midway Museum. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in San Diego:

• Coronado

• Balboa Park

• Cabrillo National Monument

• Gaslamp Quarter

• San Diego Zoo

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