USS Midway Museum Ticket
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USD 12.7
Your Skip The Line ticket gets you straight onto the ship, bypassing the box office queue. Explore 60+ exhibits across multiple decks, see over 30 restored aircraft on the famous 4-acre flight deck, and hear first-hand stories from veteran docents who actually served aboard. Book your USS Midway skip-the-line tickets on Thrillark.
Key Highlights
- Skip The Line — bypass the ticket booth and head straight to boarding
- The world's most visited naval warship museum — San Diego's top-rated attraction
- 30+ restored Navy aircraft on the 4-acre flight deck — including F/A-18 Hornet and WWII dive bombers
- 60+ exhibits across multiple decks — sleeping quarters, engine room, galley, ship jail
- Veteran docents stationed throughout — real sailors who served aboard the Midway
- Captain's Bridge (Island Tour) — the ship's main control center, 1,600 visitors per day max
- Voices of the Midway — 90-seat theater with an inspirational 15-minute multimedia film
- Self-guided audio tour narrated by former Midway crew members in 6 languages
About USS Midway Museum Ticket
The Midway served from 1945 to 1992 — in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf War — making it the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century. More than 225,000 sailors served on board across those 47 years. Now the most-visited naval warship museum in the world, it brings that history to life through 60+ exhibits, interactive experiences, and a team of veteran docents who served aboard the actual ship.
The flight deck is the highlight for most visitors: over 30 restored aircraft from different eras of the Midway's service, with many open for cockpit exploration. Below deck, the crew quarters, galley, engine room, and medical bay reveal life on a floating city. The Captain's Bridge (Island Tour) is a must — limited to 1,600 visitors per day, it gives you access to the ship's main control centre. Book early in the day for the best chance. Book your USS Midway tickets on Thrillark and skip straight to boarding.
Inclusions
- Admission to the USS Midway Museum
- Skip the line access
- Self-guided audio tour
Exclusions
- Food and beverages
- Hotel transfers and transportation
- Parking
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Insiders' Tips
Head directly to the Captain's Bridge (Island Tour) as soon as you board — only 1,600 visitors per day are admitted and it's first-come, first-served. Use the audio Podcatcher device throughout (bring wired headphones with a 3.5mm jack for clearer sound). The veteran docents in yellow hats are the best resource on the ship — engage with them for stories you won't find in any exhibit. Plan 3–4 hours for a thorough visit. Late afternoon offers the best light on the flight deck for photography.
Additional Information
- Open daily: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Children under the age of 6 enjoy free entry
- Active duty military with valid ID enjoy free entry
- Reduced tickets on-site for retired military
- Wheelchair accessible.
- Elevator access from Navy Pier onto the ship and between decks.
- Complimentary loaner wheelchairs on first-come, first-served basis.
- It is recommended to wear layered clothes and closed-toed shoes
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations accepted up to 24 hours before your travel date for a full refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours or no-shows will not be refunded.
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Ratings & Reviews
The free audio tour was one of the best we've come across. It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to walk a real carrier....
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A truly world-class living museum. The below-decks spaces show how 4,000 sailors lived and worked at sea....
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The self-guided audio tour, told in the sailors' own voices, really enriched the visit....
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Book online in advance to save money and skip the gate queue. There's a cafe on board and a gift store....
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The restored aircraft, which you can climb into on the hangar deck, were brilliant....
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As a piece of living history, walking the Midway is deeply moving. The narrow passageways and ladders below deck aren't very accessible....
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The free audio tour was one of the best we've come across. It's open daily from 10am to 5pm,...
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Our little ones were captivated by the planes and the ship. The ship served in the fleet for an astonishing 47 years....
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The history, from WWII to Desert Storm, is powerfully told throughout the ship. It's a lot of walking,...
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One of the highlights of our whole trip. The USS Midway Museum is aboard the actual aircraft carrier,...
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The audio tour, narrated by those who served, brought each space to life. The below-decks spaces show how 4,000 sailors lived and worked at sea....
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It's up there with the best museums we've visited anywhere. It's a moving tribute to those who served aboard the Midway....
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The veterans volunteering as docents made the visit deeply personal and moving. Most guests spend 3 to 4 hours exploring the ship....
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Stepping onto the USS Midway, America's longest-serving carrier, gave a real sense of its immense scale....
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The included audio tour, narrated by former Midway sailors, was excellent. It's a lot of walking,...
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Being aboard the actual USS Midway, with all its history, was awe-inspiring. The ship served in the fleet for an astonishing 47 years....
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The veterans volunteering as docents made the visit deeply personal and moving. Great value given how much there is to see and do....
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A must-do experience in San Diego. The aircraft span WWII piston fighters to modern jets....
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The free audio tour was one of the best we've come across. The 4-acre flight deck offers the best views of San Diego Bay....
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Standing on the flight deck, planes all around and the bay beyond, was unforgettable. The hangar deck is vast,...
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