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  • 5/5 Vasily T. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was absolutely awesome! It has dummies instead if people all around the ship as you walk through (see pictures). It has beds, kitchens, bathroom, everything! It has a place where the planes land and the best part is l, you get a free audio tour thingy. There is also a little movie you can watch about the Midway battle and about the soldiers🍿. Everything is so realistic and it has cool props and all. Keep in mind, this used to be an operating ship! As you walk through, the history of the ship is slowly uncovered and you start to get a glance at the life of those soldiers that lived on the ship, away from their families. This place is really cool and you should definitely visit!
    46 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeri C. 1 month ago on Google • 607 reviews New
    So much to see! The vets were so helpful, friendly and informative! Talking to them was a real honor and pleasure! The most interesting was the flight take off and landings they did up in the flight deck. They had video and several former pilots explained the process. So interesting! Large souvenir shop where I found t shirts for everyone! The soup was great and the other food looked good!

  • 5/5 Reed B. 3 months ago on Google • 472 reviews New
    I have 0 interest in the military or military history, but this was a fascinating place to explore and learn! I love that you can explore the ins and outs of the ship and really get a feel for how big it is. If you are tall, be careful - I hit my head many many times even while paying attention. Parking is pretty limited so we ended up using ride share to get there. This would be very difficult to experience fully if you have any type of mobility challenge so keep that in mind. There is a decent food/snack bar and a big gift shop. Don’t miss the intro movie.
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  • 5/5 Francis 1 month ago on Google • 387 reviews New
    Wasn't really keen on going since I thought it wouldn't be all that interesting and figured seeing it from outside was good enough. So glad we did go inside it was a lot more interesting than we expected. Kudos to all the volunteers who actually worked on the ship they had lots of interesting facts and stories to share. It does have quite a bit of stairs and some pretty narrow hallways so if claustrophobic probably not a good idea but the main hall is quite big and the upper deck with all the planes was interesting enough.

  • 5/5 Jade C. 2 years ago on Google
    We loved the experience! Hubby loves airplanes and we were so thrilled to go in and stroll around the museum. It was soo tiring because a lot of walking but it was so worth it! we really go in every single part of the ship😂 Love to be i. the deck.. took a lot of pictures and post in social media. love it so much.. well be back !
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  • 5/5 Tye B. 2 months ago on Google • 280 reviews New
    Went to a company party here with 1,100 coworkers. We loved looking at the planes and taking small group tours. It appears they are doing work as a section of the tower was covered. The planes and deck were lit up well and provided a nice backdrop for our event. The catering was excellent as was the band. This ship makes a great place to hold a large event!

  • 5/5 Thunder 1 year ago on Google
    Well worth the six hours we invested. An amazing piece of history. Liked the self guided audio device you use to scan the displays you want information about. They have a kid's information scavenger hunt that once completed they get wings in an award ceremony. They loved it. Several speakers explained operations on the Midway; very interesting and given by prior Midway servicemen. Learn from their experiences while they are still around, a piece of living history. The Cafe 41 has a good selection of lunch items. A good place to take a break and have a snack or lunch. Don't forget there are several flight simulators you can operate for a fee, but several cockpits that are free to set in and take pictures. Video presentations everywhere you look. A great day of history and the kids won't even know they are learning about history. Win, Win
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  • 5/5 RDL 1 year ago on Google
    There are three incredible aspects to this visit, all different and all great in their own way. First is the walk inside the guts of this ship. From the cavernous hangar deck as soon as you enter to the many rooms and walkways down below. The engine room, the brig, captains quarters, mess hall, barber shop, mail room, laundry room, the connecting hallways, and so much more - - incredible experience to walk through this massive ship. Second amazing experience would be walking the flight deck. You can best feel how massive this ship is while you walk around and imagine what it was like as state-of-the-art aircraft landed and took off at sea from exactly where you're walking. Thirdly, a walk through the tower, I should say a climb up the tower. This is the only guided tour portion of the experience. Looking out the same window the captain looked out of and sitting in the same chair was an amazing experience. I spent 3 hours touring the whole ship. I'd say that's about average. I saw every aspect of it. Depending on your pace I would say you will spend a minimum 2 hours and maybe up to four or five. Every minute is worth it and every dollar spent is well spent.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Beatrice S. 2 months ago on Google • 171 reviews New
    Had such a great time here. It’s amazing naval museum . This ship was the longest serving aircraft carrier on the 20th century. There’s a flight simulator as well inside which is $10 per ride for 5-10 minutes. The volunteers and retired navy pilots here are excellent sources of knowledge and fascinating to talk to. Ticket can be purchased online but it’s the same price as at the gate. The closest parking fee is $15 for 6 hours and closed at 5 pm. Recommended place to visit 👍
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  • 5/5 Graham T. 1 month ago on Google • 223 reviews New
    We have been through the Midway twice. The first time we had only a few hours before our ship was scheduled to leave without us, but the second time we devoted an entire day (optimally 4-5 hours is fine to see everything). Very little is off limits in walking through the ship, although some areas are guided, and accessways can be tight and ladder scan be steep. Some areas are not for the mobility impaired. A great selection of historical planes and helicopters, and well setup interiors with lots of informational signage or guides. I took literally 100's of pictures and mostly of different things (very few repeats).

  • 5/5 Looking To Get L. 4 months ago on Google • 217 reviews
    Great experience! After walking the ship for a couple of hours, I have a new appreciation for our men and women serving all around the world on these ships. It is such a unique experience to see all the inner workings and the size of these ships usually only see from a screen. Great displays of historic aircraft. Opportunities to sit inside some of the cockpits and even interactive experiences available. It's worth every penny to see a part of history and the inner workings. Many veteran volunteers sharing their experience in stories and informative talks. Plan to wear comfortable shoes, be prepared to walk and do plenty of stairs! Highly recommend!!

  • 5/5 Steven K. 2 years ago on Google
    This was an unexpected stop, but we drove by the pier and the massive carrier can't be missed from a distance. Visiting a carrier wasn't something that crossed my mind, but seeing it up close and personal was quite an experience, so I was glad when everyone wanted to get tickets and go explore it. The only downside is parking was hard to find, we ended up doing valet parking at nearby restaurant since it wasn't that much more than normal parking costs and didn't have to find a spot. The carrier is surrounded by the pier so you can get great shots of it from all around. The left side of the carrier (facing out from the pier) has nice spots to get wide angle shots of the carrier along with the water views. You can see quite a lot of sailboats here and the occasional pirate ship. But the best experience is to buy tickets and get on the carrier itself. We headed straight up to the flight deck where you can sit in the cockpits of some of the aircraft and helicopters. Some were open to explore the insides as well. Plenty of different aircraft to admire and the flight deck itself had great views of the surrounding city and waterways. We also headed down to the below decks and the front loop, those were more interesting than I expected and had some neat history and interesting facts. I was a bit disappointed that large portions of the ship were off limits but I guess that made sense to keep people seeing the most interesting parts of the ship. They also have a Cafe inside, gift shop, 3d flight simulator (didn't try this but looked fun), and retired navy officers that gave historic stories or details about the ship. Hard to imagine such a giant ship was all diesel powered. All in all, it was a great experience and many good photo opportunities throughout the ship.
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  • 5/5 Jimmy H. 1 month ago on Google • 196 reviews New
    A very interesting museum dedicated to the Pacific Theatre of WWII from the USA perspective, the history of US Navy, Air Force, and Aircraft carriers. Visitors get a first hand look at what living and working aboard an aircraft carrier is like, while seeing life-sized replicas of various models of aircraft. Finally, there are many Top Gun references aboard too! Definitely give yourself at least 3 hours as there is tons to see.

  • 5/5 William B. 2 years ago on Google
    If you are in San Diego - definitely see the Midway! I have toured the USS Intrepid in New York and also the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi. I thought this was better because there is much more below deck access and the docents giving lectures on the flight deck actually served as carrier pilots on this very ship! It was fascinating to listen to them and hear their experiences flying planes from this ship. Lots of great static displays - WW 2 aircraft on the hangar deck and more modern choppers and jets on the flight deck. There is also an F-14 cockpit you can sit in. Well staffed, great views, nice bookstore and gift shop plus a place to eat. They have self-guided audio tours and a vast array of things to see below deck. Great fun for families and kids. It is also a fantastic learning experience. Give yourself a full day to see the entire ship, all the aircraft and definitely stop and listen to the docent lectures - you will learn a lot and enjoy hearing their stories. It's a really nice experience overall.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danyelle 2 years ago on Google
    Very fun and educational experience. This made every action movie I’ve ever seen come to life. Great for all ages. The flight deck tour was the best part but the stairs aren’t plus side friendly. Great family activity. $10 parking for 12 hours so afterwards you can explore the nearby scene
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mitch J. 1 month ago on Google • 49 reviews New
    The bridge area is currently closed off and under renovation as of Feb 2024, but other than that it was really neat! Definitely a good time. Be aware some of the inner stairs and hatch ways will be difficult for toddlers or older folks, but there’s also plenty to do and see on the top two decks. Enjoy!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David A. 1 year ago on Google
    Simply put, this was a really great experience! You get several tours of the ship from briefing rooms to living quarters to the sick bay. It pretty much has it all and plenty to read as you walk the grounds. On top, there's a collection of several types of aircraft. Take your time, do the walk through and I think you'll really enjoy it. Bonus, there's paid parking right next door. Park here, see Midway and walk around the city. Especially Seaport Village.
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  • 5/5 Richard H. 3 months ago on Google • 131 reviews New
    Visited the Midway on a Thursday afternoon in December. Visitation at that time seemed to be on the light side, and access was unhindered. Navigation was made easy as arrows provided your self guided tour, and the provided speaker sets enable you to listen to prerecorded stories at marked locations. There are a few tight passages in the stairwells and lower ship entries. The top side exhibits, with all of the aircraft that was supported by the Midway during it's service is awesome. Overall, it's a well put together self guided tour of the entire operational and life on board the Midway Aircraft Carrier.

  • 5/5 J. E. 2 months ago on Google • 103 reviews New
    Traveling through and visiting the USS Midway is like walking into a living time capsule, complete with volunteers and service men who served on the ship in their youth. We had the privilege and the honor of being able to listen to a 91 yr old veteran talk about his time on the ship during his live discussion. If you have the chance to engage in anyway with the volunteers there you will be rewarded. Ensure you give yourself at least 3 hours to walk around all the nooks and compartments. Each area of the ship tells a story. If you are able to buy your tickets ahead of time, you will be placed in a different line/queue for entry. This seems to be true for any method of pre-purchase, don't be fooled by any 'front of the line or ' skip the line' verbiage, you're just skipping the line to buy gut tickets there and then. Safe travels and enjoy 🇺🇸
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  • 5/5 Lance C. 3 months ago on Google • 63 reviews New
    Jingle lights was amazing. Taking two ladies to the museum for the first time, discussing the planes, WW2, how the US was drawn into a war we didn't want to be a part of, geographic isolation and the need for the island of Midway, writing a letter to our troops for the holidays, I forgot how much of the history I knew! The docents were incredible, customer service fantastic, and the lights on the flight deck were amazing. Definitely an experience to enjoy. Easily takes the three hours we allowed... I wish we had more time. Just go, it's part of our nation's great history with several connections to San Diego history. Enjoy!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel N. 1 month ago on Google • 87 reviews New
    A great museum. I have been on board a few carriers before, the Midway definitely is a must see if you're in Socal. The staff was helpful, extremely knowledgeable and really made our visit to the USS Midway memorable. It's a piece of history that's absolutely worth the price of the ticket.
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  • 5/5 Adithya P. 2 years ago on Google
    Its worth every penny spent on the ticket. I would recommend keeping aside anywhere from 3 to 4 hours to be able to view the entire ship. I thought it would take maybe an hour or max 2 and boy was i wrong, the ship is massive and there is so much to see and read. At no point did i feel when is this going to end, the more i went through the tour the more i wanted to learn. The volunteers were also very nice and helpful in providing information. The museum not only provides a visual but also an awesome auditory experience. It is a must to visit USS midway if you are in San Diego.
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  • 5/5 Amy W. 1 month ago on Google • 68 reviews New
    Fascinating visit to the USS Midway. We easily spent 4 hours exploring the ship. That included the Voices of Midway film (which you must see), but none of the docent talks so easily could have been longer. We walked nearly 5 miles so make sure you come prepared, there is a lot to see, and a lot of steps! The audio tour is an excellent addition, contrary to what the website said, we did not need headphones to listen. Learning about the history and operation of the ship was eye opening. We visited on a week day in February and it was busy, so can only imagine would be pretty busy weekend and school holidays. Well worth the admission.
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  • 5/5 Logan K. 2 months ago on Google • 34 reviews New
    Incredible floating museum with something to offer for everyone. There’s really nothing like climbing through the the real thing and seeing it all for yourself. You’ll learn more about naval history, aviation history, military history, and even a lot about logistics. I can’t wait for another opportunity to visit this place. I’ve heard it can get busy, but I went during a weekday and was able to take as much time as I wanted. I strongly recommend checking it out.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua P. 2 years ago on Google
    This was an amazing experience. I was impressed by the layout and self guided tours all over this boat. Exploring beneath the hanger deck in the depths of the boat was my favorite part. It is laid out and displayed very well. You can spend a whole day here easily. Be sure to check out the theater show as well for amazing visual effects.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J A. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely one of the coolest experiences we have done in San Diego! Robert was very nice and guided us a good part of the way on the forward deck. Very knowledgeable and very personable! Highly recommend visiting this extraordinary landmark. So much respect is seen between the crew that clearly love what they do.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 George K. 1 year ago on Google
    If you like US history and military history, this is a great place to go. When you're on the ship and take in the pure power that an aircraft carrier has, it makes you appreciate the sacrifice and hard work our military service men and women endure more than ever. We did the flight simulator, which is a very cool experience. We caught our bogey and shot him down! Lots of fun.
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  • 5/5 Steven D. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is seriously massive, free for active military, yellow hats were there and would guide you and have been enormously helpful and knowledgeable, they seriously go into details as much as you’d like to hear, it shows everything from enlisted cabins, chow halls, captains and admirals, combat centers, radars. They have a show that runs for 15 minutes and explains the battle of Midway, the upper deck has plenty of Navy attack helicopters and Jets, the place has accessible parking that’s for $10 for the whole day. If you’re there and you’re interested about history, military, warships and helicopters. This is definitely your place to be. Hawaii has better ships to explore when it comes to interacting and touching things and seeing torpedoes. However it was still an amazing experience
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  • 5/5 Brad H. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow!! Where to begin. I’ve been here multiple times over 14 years and it never gets old. This is an amazing piece of Naval history and they’ve done such a great job preserving it. You can take guided tours, audio tours or just self tour the ship. The best part is the flight line with all of the Naval jets and helicopters from the past 70 years. They have cockpits you can sit in, full motion flight simulators, extremely knowledgeable docents stationed around the ship to give insight into everything from how a catapult launches a jet from 0-190 mph in 2.5 seconds to how does the radar work. They have a great staff of volunteers and the ship is immaculate. Treat yourself to a great afternoon aboard the United States longest serving aircraft carrier.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe H. 2 years ago on Google
    If you enjoy history this is a must see when you’re in San Diego! Unless you served in the Armed Forces how often do you get to tour a aircraft carrier! You should plan at least an hour to two hours for this tour because there is a lot of walking and A LOt to see! There’s a lot to do for kids as well if that’s a concern. They can actually get in several of the different jets, there’s a simulator there’s a lot for them to see and do it it’s very interactive. We’ll worth the price of admission!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jeff k. 2 years ago on Google
    I took my granddaughter there to see the ship and the different aircraft. The volunteer docents we're very interesting and surprisingly not boring. My granddaughter was wearing a skirt and when we went to climb up the ladder to the upper deck the volunteer docent suggested that my granddaughter go last because she was wearing a skirt . She told him she was wearing shorts underneath. But it was very considerate of him in any case. My 11 year old granddaughter found this whole experience very exciting interesting informative. The history was something that she will take with her for the rest of her life.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Austin P. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome experience, and more then enough to see! You could spend half a day, easy, to view everything this has to offer. Highly recommend starting off with the flight deck, and working your way down. Great experience for all ages.
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  • 5/5 Omar H. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing piece of our American Naval History. I was happy to see veterans working to restore some of the jets as they are now artisans of the crafts. The tour guide was also having a tour for children that were blind and had down syndrome. The exhibition was amazing with man world war 2 fighters and jets that went into the modern ear with the f14 and f18. The history and vets who were there at the museum would give details of the missions and planes. It was an amazing experience, and even though I've seen the USS Intrepid in New York, this is equally impressive as well. I hope as a country we can cont to maintain and curate such an amazing piece of history and culture.
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  • 5/5 Michelle P. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a must see if you're in the San Diego area! Truly amazing piece of our history! This ship is much bigger than I realized the staff are veterans and other folks who are so knowledgeable and dedicated! I spent 3 hours but I could have used an extra hour so give yourself enough time!One helpful hint is to park in the lot next to the Midway.. $10 for 12hours
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  • 5/5 A B. 1 year ago on Google
    What an amazing place. We spend about 5 hours touring the ship and had a great time. We even had a late lunch while there. Was a bit expensive, but was still good. We enjoyed seeing all the different places on the ship. There were even a few places where the staff or maybe volunteers explained how things worked. We really enjoyed listening to them and the different stories they had. I would highly recommend visiting this amazing museum. You won't be disappointed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Don Flint (. 1 year ago on Google
    We had the opportunity to come here for my friends retirement ceremony. This a my first time seeing someone from the navy retire and it was great to see. The ship is huge and we enjoyed visiting the floating museum. If you're tall this is going to be a challenge but it's worth visiting regardless, especially, if you read about the importance of the U.S.S Midway. I loved that this was free for military personnel and retirees. Parking closest to the Midway is $10, and I would highly recommend it. Be sure that you have a good pair of shoes and I would not wear flats, thong toed shoes, or slippers.
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  • 5/5 james s. 1 year ago on Google
    This is an amazing piece of history. The information shared spans time. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. This is my second trip to the museum and I am always learning something new. The ship is massive and well preserved. This trip we were lucky enough to see the USS Nimitz set port across the harbor.
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  • 5/5 David 6 months ago on Google
    Great experience! Spent 3 hours walking around. Could easily spend more or less time based on your plans. Audio tour is included. You get to go through so many areas. The staff are so friendly and a wealth of knowledge and willing to share personal experiences. Make sure you bring your walking shoes as there are small stairs to go up and down on a well. Only caution is if you're over 6 feet tall, you'll be ducking often!
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  • 5/5 Selina (. 6 months ago on Google
    We decided to check out the USS Midway as my partner is currently active in the Navy and he was interested in seeing how an aircraft carrier compared in size to his current ship. The history of the Midway is interesting to say the least! The volunteers on board are all very welcoming and informative. They give a great tour of the island (must do) which will give you lots of information on the history of the ship, and why it will likely be the last of it's kind to become a museum. Leave ample time to see everything. We arrived around 2:30, they closed at 5pm and we still didn't get enough time to see everything. So we had to rush down to the lower level to see the bunks as I wanted to see what my partners life is like underway. Thank you to the veterans and everyone else there. We really enjoyed our experience.
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  • 4/5 Dharmesh L. 1 month ago on Google • 47 reviews New
    Well decorated giant aircraft carrier, we'll worth a visit. Tickets approx $35 USD, which you can at the gate, no line up, since it's a giant aircraft carrier. (Tickets can be bought online in advance as well) They have an audio tour, which I was told can take 4h. Plenty of friendly staff, there to help and share info about the USS Midway. I did the forward loop, lower deck loop, and aircraft deck. Lots of stuff to see. Very interesting, if they didn't have signage. It would be pretty easy to get lost :) Highlight for me personally, was listening to the presentations on the aircraft deck about landing and launching the aircraft, if you get a chance I would recommend listening in, the presenters do an awesome job, they're informative and quite funny. All in all, I was there for about 90 minutes, but you could easily spend a day on there. Last entry I noted was 4pm, as the midway closes at 5pm.

  • 5/5 Janelle R. 4 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Had a great time here! So much history! We ended up taking a few hours there but could have easily spent more time. I suggest getting the self-guided audio tour. Definitely a place to take your time at and see everything. All the staff and volunteers were nice and informational. Loved the views from the flight deck.
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  • 5/5 Think T. 3 years ago on Google
    I’ve been here few years back. The place is huge, and offers many things to see. I’d highly recommend it.
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  • 5/5 Ed 3 years ago on Google
    What an awesome experience! My kids loved it. I highly recommend it. We had a great time looking at all the military airplanes and helicopters. Call ahead or check their website to make sure their exhibits are open. They closed most of their indoor exhibits due to Covid.
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  • 5/5 Ehudy E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A pleasant experience. The ship is a museum, inside and on the deck you can find real planes and helicopters. They have audio guides in Spanish. They also have a souvenir shop. You can buy the ticket in advance online. Mouth covers required throughout the visit, they have many well distributed antibacterial gel stations and due to the space it is easy to keep the distance. Highly recommended. (Original) Una grata experiencia. El barco es un museo, en el interior y cubierta podrás encontrar aviones y helicópteros reales. Cuentan con audio guías en español. También tienen tienda de recuerdos. Se puede adquirir el boleto con anticipación por internet. Cubrebocas requerido durante toda la visita, tienen muchas estaciones de gel antibacterial bien distribuidas y por el espacio es fácil guardar la distancia. Altamente recomendable.
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  • 5/5 Leandra P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great history. Learn a lot about the USS Midway and see a lot of the ship. Audio tours are nice to have too. Veterans and volunteers present to guide you through different areas. Parking is far but it’s a nice walk if parking in Bay Harbor lots.
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  • 5/5 Tyler V. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place to remember our history, grab a beer, and enjoy harbor views on SAN. There are a ton of aircraft and your ambassadors who are extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend watching the quick video when you enter on the right and using the ear piece as you walk around the ship. To do all three floors it will take about 4-6 hours. Not super recommended for those not a fan of walking or going upstairs.
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  • 5/5 Steven P. 2 years ago on Google
    This aircraft carrier is fascinating! It's just amazing how something like this ever got built. The layout and walk through of the various areas is well thought out and again amazing. The presence of docents to give some of the backstory also makes it all the more interesting. The visit to this museum was definitely a highlight to visiting San Diego. That plus the beaches :-)
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  • 5/5 Nima J. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the place, thankfully more than 70% of exhibits are stroller friendly. Enjoyed the walk, view, education, and free audios. Unfortunately we didn’t get to see everything since baby was getting tired after hours of being outside. Wish could go back soon. There are these awesome “yellow cap” ex navy guides who are extremely friendly and happy to share stories or knowledge of the ship. When I was a kid I was amazed by airplane carriers but never though actually stand on one.
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  • 5/5 Kaoru B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit. You don't need to wait a line if you buy tickets on line. The parking was $10 (cash only). There were great guides. Also they had a nice gift shop and cafe.
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  • 5/5 Jack H. 2 years ago on Google
    For a retired aircraft carrier with antiqued technology it's quite impressive to see how advanced it was for its time. The self tour at your leisure is enjoyable. The whole experience took 3.5 hrs at a pace with a child. It could be done quicker but to take in the size and magnitude doesn't do it justice to rush the process. It was definitely worth the visit considering how many times I skipped it when I was younger thinking it wouldn't be fun. I would tell my younger self to visit.
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  • 5/5 Elena I. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful time spent despite the rainy/cold day of December. They offer free guided tour (on cute devices), which really makes each exhibit come alive. This is a museum for all. I had my own Ex Navy pilot with me, so I felt like I really got a better understanding of the planes I’ve seen. The movie show played every 30 min is a must! If I’m San Diego don’t miss the opportunity to go to this Museum, but plan accordingly because you need at least half-day to visit it, if not the whole day!
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  • 5/5 Bee C. 1 year ago on Google
    Our family had so much fun here! So much history with this warship! A lot of cool fighter aircraft to see. The museum has done a good job of educate audience of various ages about this ship. Be prepared to spend up to four hours with kids since there are so many things to explore. Dress comfortable with sneaker is recommended since there are some narrow staircase to get around this ship.
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  • 5/5 Melissa S. 8 months ago on Google
    The USS Midway is remarkable! Take a self-guided tour with audio (bring your own wired headphones) and at each display you'll hear the story/history of the Midway. The docents along the way were fascinating to listen to and answered questions with this zest that brought everything to life! The below decks are a little tight, but everything is well lit and maintained so don't hesitate to see everything from bow to stern! Over half of the exhibits are in easily accessible areas so those with walkers, canes, or wheelchairs can enjoy the visit as well. Two suggestions: make sure you give yourself plenty of time to explore!! This is not a rush-through and call it done kind of museum. Also, if you're fair-skinned you will probably want to slather on some sunscreen before you visit the flight deck. On the flight deck there are lots of photo ops for everyone (who can resist posing with the shooter on the deck as he launches an imaginary jet). There are simulators and exhibits on the hangar deck that the kids and kids-at-heart will LOVE (and a really cool gift shop)! Look, this is real American military/naval history. Bring the kids, or don't, but if you're in San Diego and you don't visit the USS Midway...you are WRONG! : )
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  • 5/5 Isai S. 7 months ago on Google
    Nice and knowledgeable people all around the ship who are more than willing to help. I had a great experience on my trip to the USS midway. Several floors to visit. You can sit in the cockpit of a fighter jet, walk through a helicopter or be in the main captains quarters. Absolutely too much to do. You don't want to miss
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  • 5/5 Charles M. 4 months ago on Google
    The Midway is so worth visiting. My daughter and I spent over three hours on board and I could've stayed longer, but I parked in a three hour zone and it expired. LoL So much to see and learn about. Love talking with the old timers about their experiences on an aircraft carrier. And you can tell they love talking about it. The self guided tour is awesome! Your admission gets you a free receiver to hang around your neck. Just point it at the designated area on the displays and then hold it to your ear and you get the scoop on what you're seeing. Loved exploring all the decks.
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  • 5/5 Kino J. 5 months ago on Google
    Went with friends and we really enjoyed our walking tour. Didn't seem to have enough time in the day to completely enjoy all they had to offer. It was very nice to explore the history involved with this war ship and all the men involved in keeping this ship operational. Thanks to all who served on her protecting our freedom 🙏. Veterans and active duty get a discounted entry.
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  • 5/5 Glenda N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great experience for everyone....especially veterans. Make sure to get the audio device and scan all the plane audio icon to live through the pilot experience. The docent Tim made the experience very educational and fun. He said to have three aircraft carriers in the bay is very unusual. Being so close to all the aircraft was very exhilarating and listening to all the veterans talking on the audio device was so cool.

  • 4/5 Saya C. 3 years ago on Google
    The museum guides we're well informed and very inviting. They made sure our questions were answered and some shared personal stories of their military experience and time on this particular carrier and others. Due to covid, only the open areas were allowed access, so during our visit we weren't able to see any interior areas.

  • 5/5 Luis Enrique Zambrano C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place. And there are real veterans that explain you all the stuff about the ship. A lot airplanes and views to take great photos and know about.

  • 4/5 Laverne M. 3 years ago on Google
    Visited the museum on Wednesday afternoon at 2p. Was happy to score easy and free parking near the museum. It was low key and wasn't crowded. Museum closed at 5P but still had enough time to explore and watched the last planetarium show.

  • 5/5 Lyndsey R. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place to visit! My husband and I took our 6 year old son and we all enjoyed it immensely. Amazing volunteers there who all had experience on that ship and or similar ships. Great little day trip!

  • 5/5 deirdre a. 3 years ago on Google
    I visited on Veterans Day and it was very cool!!! As ships went by they would blast their horns in salute to the ship! I think this is an all around good visit for anyone. The flight deck alone is amazing! The Brie from there is probably one of the best in San Diego! I also was to say that it a great trip if your not usually into military things, but on this ship it’s hard not to have a great time, and just wonder at the massive undertaking it had to be to run such as massive ship!!

  • 5/5 Noah P. 3 years ago on Google
    Fun experience if you're interested in military history. All the employees/volunteers are very friendly and knowledgeable. During the covid season the inner portions of the ship are closed off so the only available locations to see are the hangar Bay and flight deck but both are still a cool experience. They also have an audio tour that gives some cool facts about the airplanes. Its not terribly descriptive for some of the planes however. This is definitely an attraction I would recommend if you have not seen it before.

  • 5/5 David F. 3 years ago on Google
    Currently closed but we walked around the area and brushed up on history. This harbor area is nice and safe. Clean area too.

  • 5/5 Vanessa Cheree F. 3 years ago on Google
    A history lesson alive today. Beautiful ship with deep roots to our freedom. It was closed today but we got in last year. Awesom museum

  • 5/5 P O C. 3 years ago on Google
    A must see on the waterfront. USA !

  • 4/5 Luis Fernando J. 3 years ago on Google
    Huge place! I believe I walked through every corner available under 4 hours. Hahaha ProTip: bring earphones (wired). you are handed a little speaker for you to get info/intel on your quest around the museum I didn't like the souvenirs... They looked cheap but I don't discourage you from purchasing anything. Just personal opinion.

  • 5/5 Ray H. 3 years ago on Google
    Valuable Experience. A visit to the Midway Museum if fun and very educational - truly a unique visitor experience. It is really big enough to be two museums. The volunteer docents are the best. Veteran are available to give background history on vast number of displays and aircraft. There are special events during Fleet Week like a parachute landing on the deck.

  • 5/5 Ivan Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit

  • 5/5 Yvonne R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Highly recommended and not only worth a visit if you are interested in warships. You also have a great view of the San Diego skyline. I found it very interesting. (Original) Sehr zu empfehlen und nicht nur dann einen Besuch wert, wenn man sich für Kriegsschiffe interessiert. Zudem hat man einen tollen Blick auf die Skyline von San Diego. Ich fand es sehr interessant.

  • 5/5 Cap10Bill N. 3 years ago on Google
    What a great experience and historical experience.

  • 5/5 Lisa S. 3 years ago on Google
    This place was awesome! Gotta see it!

  • 3/5 Carroll B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very highly recommend you check this place out, people!

  • 4/5 Kalyani M. 3 years ago on Google
    Like the place

  • 5/5 Kathia B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place (Original) Bello lugar

  • 5/5 Lupe S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Okay (Original) Bueno

  • 5/5 Jeyan Necla B. 3 years ago on Google
    Waht a world

  • 5/5 Samantha L. 3 years ago on Google
    I'm in love with these ships.

  • 4/5 Ann F. 3 years ago on Google
    What surprised me was the difficulty of looking for carparks here. BTW, it's a 3 hours free meter parking lot.

  • 5/5 Ariel P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting (Original) Interesante

  • 3/5 Jp G. 3 years ago on Google
    New Years wasnt open looked interesting

  • 5/5 Serg A. 3 years ago on Google
    A great experience for the whole family & the best experience of San Diego in my opinion! College students get discounts & I believe veterans get in free .

  • 5/5 Zaria L. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice outside but closed due to covid

  • 5/5 SONIA B. 3 years ago on Google
    Too bad it's closed because of the virus...

  • 5/5 Victoria 3 years ago on Google
    Great walk

  • 5/5 ANGELO P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic! (Original) Fantástico!

  • 5/5 Ahmet Oguzhan B. 3 years ago on Google
    A true American treasure. Anyone who has the opportunity should visit the Museum! If you are interested in the history/want to take full advantage of all that it has to offer, you should plan to spend the whole day there. There's a cafe/things for kids to do so you can really make the experience whatever you want! Talk to some of the wonderful employees who served on the carrier in its commission!

  • 5/5 Rafael F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Impressive Museum with this Historic Aircraft Carrier, the truth is that we feel like in a movie knowing the interior of this ship and imagining the events that occurred in it, these aircraft carriers are a sample of human ingenuity. (Original) Impresionante Museo con este Historico Porta Aviones, la verdad nos sentimos como en una pelicula conociendo el interior de esta nave e imaginando los hechos suscedidos en ella, estos porta aviones son un una muestra del ingenio humano.

  • 4/5 Mohammed A. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful from out side but unfortunately It was closed due to the lack down status!

  • 5/5 Andrew R. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow super cool place, check it out!

  • 5/5 Berly E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place to walk, take photos, see cliffs and monuments (Original) Bonito lugar para caminar, tomar fotos, ver embracaciones y monumentos

  • 5/5 Doug C. 3 years ago on Google
    Sunsets with gorgeous explosions of color. A great walking destination from anywhere in downtown. I didn't go aboard, but I'm sure you would that equally as impressive.

  • 5/5 Julian p. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 5/5 Charles K. 3 years ago on Google
    Will never forget that Midway smell.

  • 5/5 David B. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the place, love the people who tell you the good stories of the past.

  • 5/5 John P. 3 years ago on Google
    Very cool experience to be able to tour an aircraft carrier. Awesome museum to check out and experience. The veterans on board sharing their knowledge are great.

  • 5/5 Charlie B. 3 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately not open at the moment, can't wait to go next time I'm in San Diego!

  • 5/5 Anna A. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the history behind the displays they have here! Especially the "Embracing Freedom" statue... Amazing detail, so beautiful!

  • 5/5 Diego A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place to walk and Share (Original) Buen lugar para caminar y Compartir

  • 5/5 Lucia T. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it. Lots of walking but worth it. A bit pricey but overall wonderful experience shared with my elderly father whom seemed to enjoy it.

  • 5/5 Anthony H. 2 years ago on Google
    This ship was amazing, highly recommend! We spent just over 4 hours touring the ship and looking at all the equipment and planes! Probably could have spent another 2 hours. You definitely want to plan for this and have a full day for it. There's a little food court and gift shop aboard that you will find plenty of stuff of interest. There is also a little virtual reality game or tour, but we didn't do that. Also a flight simulator which was a lot of fun.

  • 5/5 Stephen M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is simply one of the most amazing values for your money. The ship is huge, the exhibits inside and out extremely well done and engaging, and if you at all like ships, aviation, or military history you will simply love it. Really didn't expect it to be as fun and thorough as it ended up being. You really get too see all the areas of the ship, even the bridge if you take the guided tour, and get a sense of what it was like to be on a classic aircraft carrier.

  • 5/5 Luis R. 2 years ago on Google
    You cannot miss this place if your in San Diego. There's plenty of parking (fee) and always lively and cheerfully. Family environment or good for a solo stroll

  • 5/5 Timothy M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great piece of American history. The aircraft aboard is amazing. The audio tour explains the story of each aircraft. Well worth the visit. Plane on spending the day. There is so much to see. Be sure to see the short video in the theater on the hanger deck.

  • 5/5 Zach J. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best museum's in San Diego! There is so much to see inside the USS Midway. There are 3 floors and you can get a tour of the command center. You can also step inside some of the aircrafts for photos. You could spend hours in here and still have not seen everything it has to show.

  • 5/5 Chip M. 2 years ago on Google
    Best military museum hands down. What a wonderful piece of history to explore and marvel at. Can't wait to bring my two boys to see this.

  • 5/5 Eltoreon H. 2 years ago on Google
    I didn't expect this museum to be this large so I didn't have enough time to visit all Of the exhibit such as the lower level where where the cafeteria and laundry room was. I still was able to visit everything else And it did not disappoint. Will you 1st answer you can get some electronic guided tours And they have great stories from people that actually worked on the ship. They also have people that give you guided tours they give you Insight on small details you would have missed. I loved it and definitely have to visit again.

  • 5/5 Thomas S. 2 years ago on Google
    Better than ever - our first visit back in over 10 years. We spent 6 full hours exploring. Be sure to watch the Battle of Midway Movie, and take the Island Tour. Fascinating to think how much this grand old ship has seen, and the men who called her home. With the online discount, it was less than $10/hour with our daughter. Would have been a bargain at 3x the price. Take your time, and DO talk to the Docents (in the yellow hats) often. Many of them served on the Midway, and each of them has something interesting to tell that you won't find in a display or audio tour (both of which are excellent as well).

  • 5/5 Juan S. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place of history and aircraft showroom. The place is huge despite to be a mid size aircraft carrier. It took around 3 hours to complete the visit, but you can spend easy 5 hours inside.

  • 5/5 momo m. 2 years ago on Google
    Bought tickets in advance at the MCAS Miramar base. We were here almost half a day! Lots to see. My opinion, best part of the tour was at the very top (flight deck), we got to see all kinds of aircraft and listen to the audio at different stations. It was a great beautiful day as it always is in Cali. We had lots of fun & i love to hear from someone that knows first hand what it's like to be on a ship and what goes on a ship (i toured the ship with great company).. Really enjoyed the day...good times!!

  • 5/5 ninad r. 2 years ago on Google
    My friends and I visited USS Midway Museum on a weekend and we spent almost an entire day there. We loved this place and the tours to the tower was awesome. The guide at many places where veterans who served on this USS Midway which made it even better. I bought a few fridge magnets as souvenir from the gift shop.

  • 5/5 Joanna 2 years ago on Google
    Very interesting place. It takes a good few hours to see everything, but it's worth it. A lot of history and curiosities. you can take your children there, they will surely learn a lot about the history and equipment on the ship. If you visit San Diego you have to see this!

  • 4/5 Chi ki Maggie F. 2 years ago on Google
    Spent 3.5 hrs there. Pretty cool museum with a personal guiding tour device which Came in different languages, very tourism friendly. Overall, not a bad place to spend half of your day in San Diego, but I wouldn’t come back again unless it has some major display changes in the future. Somewhat crowded on a Sunday .

  • 5/5 Bay W. 2 years ago on Google
    Outstanding displays/ video and audio/ models make understanding shipboard life, operations and purposes easier. So wonderful having volunteers on the Midway who served on the Midway and other Navy ships. Go soon before they retire. So much work has been done! Not cheap but worth it. Give yourself at least 2 hours.

  • 5/5 Robin F. 2 years ago on Google
    What an absolutely amazing museum. it was a breeze to get to it. there are audio tours, multiple levels to explore and do not miss the bridge tour! wasn't too crowded and significant areas to take memorable photos tons of naval history and trivia and the volunteers are absolutely amazing! would definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Les M. 2 years ago on Google
    Being able to walk through a piece of history is an experience to take advantage of. To walk through a monumental city sized piece of history is an experience not to be missed. Even if you aren't a naval or aviation fan, you need to check out this masterpiece of engineering. Nothing is done in half measures. It's all larger than life and you get the privilege of walking through it. Run there and see it, but take your time to walk through so you can soak up the history. Bonus - the volunteers and docents are retired sailors, many even served on the Midway. The living history is worth the price of admission.

  • 5/5 Travis AKA Doughboy Food R. 2 years ago on Google
    USS Midway Museum: I’m not a military man or veteran myself, but I have plenty of family members that are. After being impressed by the tours of Pearl Harbor and the Battleship Missouri I figured this one would be interesting as well. The interior portions of the Midway did remind me a lot of the Missouri tour, but the Midway is an aircraft carrier. Being an aircraft carrier, I found touring the flight deck to be the coolest part as it was radically different from the Missouri. There are tons of aircraft to see and you can even go inside some and sit in the cockpits of others. Just a heads-up, it can be a little windy on the flight deck. Definitely worth your time to check out if you find yourself in San Diego. Doughboy_Food_Reviews

  • 5/5 Jevgenijs J. 2 years ago on Google
    I've been there two times before, but both times was too late to get in and see the inside. Finally managed to do it, it's a great place worth every penny. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

  • 5/5 Rakesh R. 2 years ago on Google
    We drove on a weekday before Thanksgiving. Getting a parking space is not much of a hassle you should find one and it's a pay-n-park with Max time of 3 hours. So you have to comeback within that time. The visit to USS Midway Museum was amazing. You get a small audio gadget which if you tap on say a fighter jet board you get to listen to the history around it which is great!! You can sit on a couple of jets and helicopters. You also get to see or tour the entire ship getting a glimpse of the different rooms that were there then. Fun for kids as well as they get to see and learn about the history. You can also find a restaurant or fast-food place on the ship for a quick bite. Definitely recommend this to anyone visiting San Diego!!!

  • 5/5 mike d. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing. This is a must visit if your in town. You get up close and personal with life on a aircraft carrier. It's a great taste of how our soldiers live and serve at sea defending us. If it is something your interested in plan for a half day visit at least. We had 3 hours and it left us wanting more, so much we ended up upgrading our tickets to a season pass.

  • 5/5 Anthony P. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome museum, great experience! I really enjoyed walking around and reading the rich history of the aircraft carrier. What I really liked about this experience was being able to tour the different deck levels and see for myself how it feels to be inside an aircraft carrier. It was well worth the price of admission and listening to some of our nation's history.

  • 5/5 roger s. 2 years ago on Google
    Great museum! It was really interesting to walk the decks of this great ship. The tour of the 'island" (bridge, air traffic control, and navigation area) was amazing. Most of the docents are former sailors on this ship, and provide a wealth of information that can't be matched by anyone that hasn't actually served on a carrier. Thanks to all for their service, and their time to volunteer to share their vast knowledge, experiences, and love for our Country and the US Navy.

  • 5/5 Olesia F. 2 years ago on Google
    Heat museum to visit if you like to learn more about the history. Don’t forget to take the audio tour - it’s really good. We saw that they had people who served on this ship telling stories to other visitors but we didn’t know how to get that kind of guide - I would recommend checking that when you come in - those stories sounded very interesting. If you want to explore everything - budget about 2-4 hours because the ship turned out to be larger than we thought. We only spent 1 hour there and we still saw plenty but didn’t stop to take many pictures or climb into planes.

  • 5/5 Rabail A. 1 year ago on Google
    The best museum I have visited. You will see the whole life on water on a huge aircraft carrier. Each and every section is worth visiting. It's so amazing to see how many aircraft is this holding. The history of USS Midway was an emotional one. Overall, a must visit of this unique experience is highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Ryan W. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience and really interesting. Tons of history. We spent 3hours exploring this ship. Please wait in line for the bridge tour. Beyond beautiful and wild views from the bridge. The whole crew is super informative and nice. Will be back with my father to relive his days in the military. Get a museum pass!

  • 5/5 John L. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff here was very helpful, informative, and knowledgeable about their roles and positions. If they notice you being very inquisitive or interested in a certain piece or diagram, they will generally come up to you and give you a bit extra. Tickets were reasonably priced, plenty of things see with many hours of visible and some interactive pieces. Food and drinks are available on site at the diner they have. Great piece of American Navy history to visit. Also free to military which is another plus.

  • 5/5 Shirley M. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is amazing! I got to see the maritime! This is very interesting and educational for everything that it offers to learn more about what happened. I found that the simulating rides were pretty amazing. And I love that the volunteers are most of them are veterans. Highly recommend this for everybody stopping by the harbor and enjoying learning about our history. Thank you for giving me an experience of a lifetime!

  • 5/5 bharat b. 9 months ago on Google
    Incredible experience! Definite must visit place for anyone visiting San Diego. The place offers a lot than one can expect. The entire facility is so detailed, well-organized with a lot of history. The maintenance is very good with clear instructions for people visiting the place. Each of the three levels of the carrier-museum offers a unique aspect which is very inspiring to experience. More than adults , children should visit to be inspired about the bravery and sacrifice of the US sailors

  • 5/5 Beck O. 7 months ago on Google
    I had an excellent time aboard the USS Midway! The ship is a very well preserved and document piece of history that you could easily spend a whole day on just learning about all the ways this ship used to support our country and how the brave men and women used to run the ship. The museum also features many modern tourist attractions such as full motion flight simulators and a VR exhibit. I also really appreciated the many veterans working on the ship that are happy to answer questions and provide more details. Definitely check out the gift shop before you leave for some nice souvenirs that support preservation efforts of the midway and support veterans. Overall, this is a great piece of military history that’s not to be missed if you are in the San Diego area.

  • 5/5 Thomas A. 7 months ago on Google
    My wife and I walked from our hotel and took the self-guided tour of this incredible aircraft carrier. There were people everywhere offering you help as you proceed through the tour. The ship is well maintained and the aircraft are in excellent condition. I want to go back to see what we were unable to see due to time. Really should give yourself two days to take everything in.

  • 5/5 Sebastian T. 7 months ago on Google
    If you’re in San Diego this museum tour is a must. Not only do your learn some of our military history but all it takes to move this type of ship around the world and how the crew lives inside. On this particular day, we were lucky enough to witness a commemoration on deck and do an extensive tour of the whole ship. If you like planes, history this is something that would make your day. It’s very inexpensive as well.

  • 5/5 Jason M. 7 months ago on Google
    An excellent museum experience. I highly recommend visiting especially with teenage boys. There are some tight spaces in the lower decks so skip those if you don't like small confines or have difficulty with mobility. It is absolutely worth taking the tower tour. The are tour groups leaving every 10 minutes (for just that section). The rest of the museum is self guided. Plan for at least two hours but three is better if you want to see everything. I wish that if brought my own plug-in headsets. It would have made the guided narration easier.

  • 5/5 Gen E. 7 months ago on Google
    Really enjoyed our visit here. We spent a little over three hours here. Highly recommend the guided bridge tour. It's no extra fee and you get to see the inside of the control tower, quarters, ready rooms and so much more. I do not recommend the virtual reality "ride".

  • 5/5 Jason F. 8 months ago on Google
    Perfect experience coupled with the gocity pass. Very perfect execution from storytelling to hands on to living quarters. I took a whole day to finish this place. Go straight to the theatre near the entrance and the tour at the top deck in the morning. It gets overly crowded later leading to long waits. And take the two talks too. The speakers are very knowledgeable and definitely gave a good understanding on how the top platform works. There's lots to see on the sides of the top deck, additional rooms and a basement. But go for the talks first to have a better understanding of operations before walking around. Food is definitely decent too. Took the chicken strips and they were good although salty. And if you have kids or have a kid inside you, take the 4d rides at a price (I didn't). Recommendation: You should also visit the nearby peace monument too.

  • 5/5 Ryan S. 4 months ago on Google
    This was one of the most impressive museums that we have visited. As impressive as the aircraft carrier is, the staff and volunteers are even more exceptional - everyone we interacted with was amazing..! There are bottled water refill stations and WiFi available. It may be advantageous to start up top on the flight deck to include the recommended bridge tour that stops about an hour before closing. Make sure you wander through the 'below decks' compartments, too - so much to see...! I would recommend 3 hours minimum to fully experience the museum.

  • 5/5 Patrick C. 4 months ago on Google
    A look into the previous generation of American aircraft carrier that showcases the ship, the planes it carried, and the men who served. The museum team have opened up the areas of the ship that show how the Admiral lived and worked, and flight and radio operations which should delight anyone interested in naval history and large ships. Make sure you carve out enough time for your visit to get the full experience.

  • 4/5 Jackson H. 1 month ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    This is a very nice museum at San Diego Bay. It’s a military museum for everyone who likes military history and the military in general. I very in joyed my visit here at the Midway. And I recommend this for every one. You can really learn a lot from this ship and has a lot of helpful employees.


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