USS Midway Museum
A museum aboard an aircraft carrier that served for nearly half a century. Climb onto the flight deck to see nearly 30 carrier aircraft, and tour the bridge, hangars and crew quarters.
The USS Midway was commissioned in 1945 and decommissioned in 1992. It took part in the Vietnam War and the Gulf War, and since 2004 has been moored at the downtown San Diego waterfront as a museum. The visit covers the hangar deck, flight deck and island (the superstructure). Nearly 30 aircraft, including F-14s, are displayed on the deck, and many are explained by retired veterans who serve as docents. The free audio guide (available in Chinese) offers detailed commentary. Tours of the island require waiting in line. Adult admission is about USD 40, and you should allow 3–4 hours. Next to the ship stands a statue of the “Unconditional Surrender” kiss.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Seaport Village
- Maritime Museum of San Diego
- Little Italy
- Gaslamp Quarter
- Petco Park
- San Diego Zoo
- Balboa Park
- Chicano Park