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USS Midway Museum

910 N. Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101

Daily 10am-4pm (last boarding at 4pm)

$$$

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Step aboard the USS Midway to discover over 60 exciting restored exhibits from the top flight deck to the bottom engine room!

Permission to come aboard! Is the sign you'll read as you walk over the bridge, looking at the steep drop down to the water below your feet. From start to finish, the USS Midway gives you a unique ship experience that will leave the children and adults talking about it for days to come. As you walk around inside the ship through captains quarters and other crew areas you'll feel transported back in time as if you were actually a crew member of this iconic carrier, your journey through this ship will engage your sights, sounds and aromas. The ship boasts nearly 10 acres of exhibits and displays as well as showcases more than 30 restored aircraft. As you enter the ship a team member will offer you an audio tour device (or download the app on your phone!) that allows you to scan icons at exhibits that reveal a recording of more information, the kids will love this interactive portion. Don't miss the flight deck loaded with aircraft to explore and detailed talks from the people that know the most. The view from the flight deck is also not to be missed, looking one way at the stunning downtown San Diego skyline and then turning around to view the stunning San Diego Bay and Coronado Bridge.

The Junior Pilot Program is something the kids will really enjoy, ask one of the team members to point you to the Information booth where you will find out how they can earn their Pilot Wings! There is a small parking lot alongside the bridge, otherwise, downtown street parking will be metered and difficult to find, it's recommended to go early. The entire ship is wheelchair and stroller friendly along with bathrooms. There is also a gift shop on board as well as a small cafe. This adventure is often reservation only, so head to their website to buy your tickets and reserve your boarding time, don't forget kids are free!

During the USS Midway's 47 years of service, it carried aviators, marines, sailors and the belief that "freedom is worth defending and preserving at home and far out at sea." Head down to the docks and discover the legacy for yourselves.

 

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Brittany Ricketts
Brittany Ricketts was born in Freeport, Maine and moved to San Diego, California at a young age where she has remained for the last 22 years, also attending SDSU there. Her love of sharing the outdoors and being active with others has always been a big focus in her life. Now with her husband and two beautiful daughters she gets to explore the world in lots of new ways! If they’re not hiking, swimming, surfing, running or enjoying San Diego then they’re off on an adventure somewhere near or far!
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