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USS Midway Museum

910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
619-544-9600
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As featured in San Diego for young kids
Ranked #1 of 201 attractions in San Diego
Type: Ships, Museums, Military Museums, Speciality Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
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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Wales
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

The USS Midway museum has to be one of the best attractions I've been too in a long, long time. I think the audio tour is imperative if you want to visit, I saw a number of people visiting without any audio headset, and I don't think you can fully appreciate the experience without getting the history behind each of... More

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phoenix, az
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

My husband is a history buff and enjoys visiting various historical sites and museums. The USS Midway is on the top of his list, so much so, we've been there and numerous occasions. And always enjoy it. It is a must see when in San Diego. Besides the actual aircraft carrier, the planes on it's flight deck and hangar are... More

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Houston
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

What an amazing piece of US history and power. The flight simulators were a hoot!! We had a great time with friends.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

We spent a good 5 hours exploring USS Midway with the audio tour provided. Make sure to make the efort to go on the guided bridge tour - well worth it! The staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The food in the cafe was good as was the service. The gift shop was excellent with a great variety of souvenirs.

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Karlsruhe, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

i just love planes and ships and aircraft carriers. this is the place to be. loved it! there are quite a few airplanes on the deck. and an island tour leads you up to the bridge. just great! you won't regret coming here if you are interested in history, military technology and WW2.

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Ferndale, Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Great experience... the audio tour is great but the live tours with the Docents are what makes it special. Need at least 3 hours to see everything.

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Sylvania, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Advice: Be prepared to walk and wear good shoes! So much fun on many levels. Self guided audio tour takes you through the ship past well done exhibits and many planes and helicopters. The staff is extremely knowledgeable, in fact, many served on the Midway or flew the aircraft displayed. Eat at the Fantail Cafe, surprisingly good food for a... More

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North Street, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Not sure what I would really rate this, as we were only through the very beginning of the self-guided tour, when I had a medical emergency and had to leave. What I did experience was enjoyable. It was well organized with tons of stuff to see. Be prepared for lots and lots and lots of walking! The ship is huge.... More

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Essex, England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This is a great way to spend a few hours. Can't fault it in any way, although some areas would be a little hard to access if you are have young children (toddlers) or if you are unable to climb narrow steps or ladders. You can choose not to access these areas though, and still enjoy the tour. The 'below... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This was our third visit to the USS Midway Museum. Since the last time there have been several new exhibits opened. They also have docents now. We used the audio tour, which is included in the ticket price. The docents were very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. We enjoyed sharing military stories with several of them. My husband rode one of... More

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