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Uss Midway Museum
Midway prepares to moor at its final resting place at Navy pier in San Diego where it became the largest museum devoted to carriers and naval aviation. (10 January 2004) |
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Location within San Diego |
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| Coordinates | 32°42′52″N 117°10′23″W / 32.71445°N 117.17315°W / 32.71445; -117.17315 Coordinates : | 32°42′52″N 117°10′23″W / 32.71445°N 117.17315°W / 32.71445; -117.17315 |
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| Type | maritime museum | |
| Website | www .midway .org | |
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Temporary Closure Of Uss Midway Museum
It is our highest priority to protect the safety and health USS Midway Museum's members, employees, volunteers and visitors. However, there has not been any reported COVID-19 cases at USS Midway. After carefully reviewing the advice from local and state public health officials and the best interests the community, it seems appropriate to temporarily close down the museum. …
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Midway Virtual Experience
A virtual experience that allows you to see America's beloved aircraft carrier museum's most loved spaces and exhibits is a truly unique opportunity. Listen to the award-winning audio tour, view a naval aircraft gallery and read amazing historical accounts of the USS Midway.
Midway Virtual Experience
The History
The USS Midway was the United States' longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, from 1945 to 1992. The carrier was home to approximately 200,000 Sailors, and is known for many naval aviation innovations as well as humanitarian missions. It was the only carrier to serve the entire length of the Cold War and beyond. It can be found in San Diego Midway as a museum ship. By 2012 annual visitation exceeded 1 million visitors. As of 2015 Midway is the most popular naval warship museum in the United States.
There are more than 13,000 museum members and 700 events each year. This includes more than 400 Navy active-duty retirements, reenlistments, changes of command, and over 400 Navy active-duty Navy retirements. The museum also hosts approximately 50,000 students on field trips and 5,000 children in its overnight program annually.
A self-guided audio tour is included with admission. Narrated by ex-Midway Sailors to over 60 locations including sleeping quarters and engine room. Additional features include cockpits, video, flight simulators, audio for kids, and climb-aboard planes.
The museum hosts private events as well as several other events. The nationally-televised NCAA basketball match between San Diego State University Syracuse University and San Diego State University has been filmed on Midway by the Travel Channel Discovery Channel FOX News The Bachelor Extreme Makeover History Channel Military Channel. Each November the museum hosts the nationally-televised "Battle on the Midway", an annual showcase of collegiate wrestling.
More than 25.000 members now belong to the club. The 2017 addition of "The Battle of Midway Theater", a high definition, holographic cinema theater to enhance the experience of movie-going, was a major milestone. The museum will also add in 2019, besides its current four simulators, a virtual reality flight simulation ride.
For children, admission is free
Bring the family aboard and take advantage of our KIDS FREE Admission Offer! Children 6-12 years old will be eligible for free admission to USS Midway Museum. Please see the restrictions below.
Offer cannot be combined with other discounts or coupons.
You can purchase your ticket online using the KIDSFREE coupon code in the shopping cart or at Midway’s Ticket Booth, open Mon-Sun 10am – 4pm.
1 promo code per online transaction
Offer ends Dec. 15, 2020 BUY TICKETS
Please type in KIDSFREE promo code at the shopping cart
Temporary Closure Of Uss Midway Museum
Safety and well-being of USS Midway Museum staff members, volunteers and guests remains our number one priority. Although there are no cases of COVID-19, (Coronavirus), at USS Midway Museum, our top priority is to close temporarily the museum. We have carefully reviewed guidance provided by state and local health officials and felt it was in the best interests of the community to do so. …
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Midway Virtual Experience
Enjoy a unique and exclusive virtual opportunity to explore America's favorite aircraft carrier museum's most popular spaces and exhibits. Listen to the award-winning audio tour, view a naval aircraft gallery and read amazing historical accounts of the USS Midway.
Midway Virtual Experience
Temporary Closure Of Uss Midway Museum Covid-19 Update:
The health and safety of the USS Midway Museum guests, members, staff and volunteers remains our top priority. The museum has been temporarily shut down due to the recently issued Regional Stay-At Home order by the Southern California state health officials.
We will keep an eye on the situation, follow guidance from county and state officials and aim to reopen the site as soon and as quickly as possible. To get the most current information please visit USS Midway Museum's website, www.midway.org. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
The museum has closed but the Midway can be viewed online. You will find virtual tours, blog posts, stories, blogs and photos, as well as information about the ship and other activities.
While we are going through difficult times, we all appreciate the understanding of everyone and are looking forward to providing Midway Magic to guests again soon.
Temporary Closure of Uss Midway Museum
Safety and well-being of USS Midway Museum staff members, members, volunteers and guests remains our highest priority. While COVID-19 (Coronavirus ) cases have not been confirmed at USS Midway we felt that it was appropriate to temporarily shut down the museum. This decision was made after careful review of guidance given by local and state public health officials. This is…
Read more
Midway Virtual Experience
Enjoy a unique and exclusive virtual opportunity to explore America's favorite aircraft carrier museum's most popular spaces and exhibits. Listen to the award-winning audio tour, view a naval aircraft gallery and read amazing historical accounts of the USS Midway.
Midway Virtual Experience
Uss Midway Museum
San Diego's Top Family Attraction
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to tour a historical aircraft carrier. The activities are suitable for all ages and include audio guides, video theaters, flight simulators as well as climb-in and exit seats, cockpits, bridge tours, and guided tour of the bridge. You can access audio tours in English, Spanish and Mandarin as well as French, Japanese, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese and German.
You can enjoy spectacular views from your flight deck over the San Diego Bay Bridge, downtown, and U.S. Navy vessels. Midway gives you the opportunity to explore San Diego, home to TOP Gun.
The Embarcadero is right in the heart of downtown San Diego. Parking available alongside on Navy Pier. The Navy Pier is closed Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day.
*Cited by Trip. Advistor USS Midway Museum – a real aircraft carrier…fun for the family, once in a lifetime memory for everyone! Explore the USS Midway, one-of-a kind U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. With 4,500 fellow shipmates, imagine yourself living in a floating port at sea. You will explore galleys as well as officer's country and sleeping quarters. The admission includes an audio guided tour that takes you to more than 60 places, from the control tower to engine room. It is narrated and interpreted by Midway sailors who have lived in or visited each location.
Activities for families of all ages are plentiful! Check out the new child's audio tour with content geared specifically for 7-12 year-olds, take the kids and explore, climb-aboard aircraft and cockpits, walk through helicopters, ride three types of flight simulators, climb in bunks, sit in ejection seat theatre, listen to real pilot conversations during Desert Storm, take the family to sea without leaving port!
Parking Located alongside Navy Pier in downtown San Diego, parking is $10 for 12 hours.
Overview
Visit the USS Midway Museum to experience American naval history. This huge ship is well-known as being the most reliable aircraft carrier. It now has an extensive range of interactive exhibits, an audio self-guided tour, and many restored aircraft. This is an important part of San Diego's military history and America's.
You can skip the lines: Get to the front gate immediately for entry
Visit one of the largest aircraft carriers in the US Navy fleet
More than 60 exhibits, such as the flight deck, galley and engine room are on display
You can also get an audio tour as part of your admission. Available in English (Spanish, Japanese), French, German, and Mandarin
For the whole family