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USS Midway Museum

910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
619-544-9600
As featured in 3 days in San Diego and 1 other guide
Ranked #1 of 193 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 1470 Reviews
Type: Ships, Museums, Military Museums, Speciality Museums
Fee: Yes
Traveller Description: The USS Midway Museum is a real naval aircraft carrier that served in the United States Navy for 47 years.  Large and very impressive, it has real... more »
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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This was an absolutely awesome experience. The displays are plentiful and well set out, the guides are entertaining and knowledgable. Even our 13 and 4 year old girls were interested and entertained. Do not miss this! More

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Awesome military museum with a lot of inter-activeness (try the simulator). Being ex-Navy it brought back a lot of memories. A must see to the kids too. More

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Cambridge
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I have to point out the audio tour. Usually they are boring and I never listen but was interesting, at times funny and fun to listen to! I am an aviation geek so I expected to like what I saw but it was even more than that. A very interesting and fun way to spend a few hours! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

takes hours to look around this lovingly restored ship. Real veteran aviators and sailors on hand to tell you about how it was like to serve on board More

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Bonnyville, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Everyone enjoyed the tour and the sights and the cost was not too bad $56 for 2 adults 2 kids with no coupons. More

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San Diego, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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Right in the heart of the city of San Diego is this magnificent ship. I dare you to tour the Midway and not be impressed. It is right next door to the ferry boat to Coronado Island and the harbor cruise lines. Talk about a great day for the whole family. Take a harbor cruise or go to Coronado to... More

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San Diego, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The self paced audio tour of this fabulous aircraft carrier would be reason alone to do MIDWAY. But they've inserted flight simulators of various capabilities for you to enjoy, and up on the flight deck are real aircraft with volunteer former Navy pilots to tell you everything you want to know about their experiences. And if that weren't enough, they... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Free audio guide is included with your admission, allow yourself at least 3 hours to go through the entire ship. Go early, and take the upper deck tour before the lines become long. More

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key west and new york
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Such a part of our history. Former US Navy pilots describe take offs and landings from this former aircraft carrier. Allow 4+ hours to visit. More

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syracuse ny
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Fascinating & well worth the money. Could easily spend 4 or 5 hours there. More

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