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USS Midway Museum

910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
619-544-9600
As featured in 3 days in San Diego and 1 other guide
Ranked #1 of 193 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 1464 Reviews
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Type: Ships, Museums, Military Museums, Specialty Museums
Fee: Yes
Traveler 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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San Diego, California, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

The self paced audio tour of this fabulous aircraft carrier would be reason alone to do MIDWAY. But they've inserted flight simulators of various capabilities for you to enjoy, and up on the flight deck are real aircraft with volunteer former Navy pilots to tell you everything you want to know about their experiences. And if that weren't enough, they... More

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New York City, New York
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Free audio guide is included with your admission, allow yourself at least 3 hours to go through the entire ship. Go early, and take the upper deck tour before the lines become long. More

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key west and new york
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Such a part of our history. Former US Navy pilots describe take offs and landings from this former aircraft carrier. Allow 4+ hours to visit. More

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syracuse ny
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Fascinating & well worth the money. Could easily spend 4 or 5 hours there. More

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I've been to a handful of special events on the Midway, as well as took my dad here for a Father's Day tour. I'm not one for the headphone guided tour, but I did it and it was great! For the special events I've been to a breakfast on the middle deck, cocktail party on the top deck with a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

I am a History teacher back in the UK and this is one of the best 'museums' I have ever been too. Very interactive and great for kids. More

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Piedmont, OK
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

A great piece of history and the volunteers, some former crew members, were a real treat to talk with. More

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Oceanside, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

The entire museum is very well organized, plenty of docents to explain things. The headphones you walk around with give you added information about each of the exhibits. When you enter certain areas there are docents, many of who, served on the Midway when it was commissioned. They explain thoroughly how the planes take off from the flight deck, how... More

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Plano, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

I did this for my husband, but I fell in love with what our servicemen went through for the freedoms we enjoy everyday. Lots of jobs to do to keep this boat functioning. We should have come earlier as 4 hours wasn't enough to look at all the aircraft and hear more stories from the vets. Educational for young and... More

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Vancouver
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Interesting glimpse at what day to day life is like on an air craft carrier. Liked the self guided audio guides, and also have the opportunity to listen and talk with former Navy personnel. More

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