USS Midway Museum

Top 1% of attractions in San Diego
8/10

8 expert reviews

“As the world’s largest floating naval-aviation museum, the USS Midway showcases restored airplanes and interactive exhibits.”

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Fodor's Fodor's
"After 47 years of worldwide service, the retired USS Midway began a new tour of duty on the south side of the Navy pier in 2004." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The USS Midway is the first aircraft carrier to be built after World War II and is now a museum dedicated to this massive ship and other military aircraft." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The giant aircraft carrier USS Midway was one of the navy’s flagships from 1945 to 1991, last playing a combat role in the first Gulf War. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
10.0
"San Diego is a big military town. You'll likely see bases scattered about while exploring the city, especially around parts of the San Diego Bay. The USS Midway is one of these affiliated..." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This historic aircraft carrier is open for self-guided audio tours and guided tours of the bridge and more. Exhibits include more than 30 restored aircraft, flight simulators, flight deck"
San Diego Travel Guide
February 23, 2021
New York Times New York Times
"More than 20 stories high and about three football fields long, this massive aircraft carrier drew more than a million visitors in prepandemic years"
Frommer's Frommer's
"The massive flight deck—1,001-feet long and covering a whopping four acres—displays around 30 vintage restored aircraft...there are also two flight simulators, approximately 60 interactive exhibits" Full review



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