After serving 47 proud years in the United States Navy, including stints in the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm, the aircraft carrier "USS Midway" is now a floating naval-aviation museum on the Embarcadero and a not-to-be-missed San Diego landmark. The massive flight deck—1,001-feet long and covering a whopping four acres—displays around 30 vintage restored aircraft, including an SBD Dive Bomber from WWII, a Vietnam-era Huey gunship helicopter and an F-14 Tomcat fighter; the newest addition is a rare F4F Wildcat which was restored over several years by dedicated museum volunteers. There are also two flight simulators, approximately 60 interactive exhibits, and several cockpits that kids love to explore.
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USS MIdway Museum
At Navy Pier, 910 Harbor Drive
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Embarcadero
Hours
Daily 10am–5pm
Transportation
Bus: 2, 210, or 992; Trolley: Seaport Village
Phone 619/544-9600 Prices $20 adults, $17 seniors, $15 students (13-17 or college ID), $10 retired military and children 6-12, free for children 5 and younger and active-duty military ($2 discount for all tickets online)
Web site USS MIdway Museum

Phone 619/544-9600 Prices $20 adults, $17 seniors, $15 students (13-17 or college ID), $10 retired military and children 6-12, free for children 5 and younger and active-duty military ($2 discount for all tickets online)
Web site USS MIdway Museum
In the fall of 2014 the museum debuts a new theater with a multi-media show on the battle of Midway. The free self-guided audio tour narrated by former sailors does an excellent job of detailing daily life aboard the warship; the tour covers a lot of ground, both historically and physically—make sure you're okay with lots of stairs, ladders, and tight spaces. The docents, many of whom are veterans, couldn't be more helpful and engaging.
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At Navy Pier, 910 Harbor Drive San DiegoNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.