Our family visit to the USS Midway (CV-41) brought back a flood of memories for my wife and I, and opened a whole new world to our children. My wife remembers seeing the Midway when it was stationed in Yokosuka, Japan, and I served on the ship that replaced the Midway, the USS Independence (CV-62). Many of my friends served... more

My husband and I visited the Midway last week during our trip to the San Diego area. Being prior military, we were very excited to visit this piece of Naval history. The audio tour (similar to the one they use at Alcatraz) was terrific and very informative. They have done a wonderful job restoring this ship. Be prepared, if you... more

The USS Midway audio tour was one of the highlights of our trip. It covers 62 exhibits on the Midway and took us about 5 hours to tour with a 30-minute break for lunch. We saw others touring without the optional audio piece (there is no charge for the audio) and believe it likely detracted from the experience as most... more

Adding education into a vacation often includes museums for this family . . . a dreaded word to the teenagers. After touring the USS Midway for nearly four hours, the kids were still engaged and talking about how "cool" the experience was and what it must have been like to sail and fly during the first Gulf War. more

This was a sightseeing pick by my husband. I didn't think I'd enjoy it, but this tour is just amazing! Be sure to get here early and leave A LOT of time to see the entire ship. I strongly disagree with those that say to skip the bottom portion of the plane and just see the deck. I enjoyed the... more

Other reviewers have said to skip through the early part of the tour and get up on deck -- I disagree. The lower levels of the ship may not have been as glamorous as the planes on top, but they gave you an idea of what the sailors' day-to-day life was like. Do It all. Three hours flew by. And... more

Our family of four (including two daughters, ages 16 and 11) visited the Midway museum the day after our visit to Sea World, and found it to be much more interesting! Every part of the ship offers something new, and each area is highlighted not only by the audio guided tour, but also by well-placed photographic placards, which report former... more

Touring an aircraft carrier would usually be the last thing I'd want to do, but this was really intriguing. Its size alone is hard to believe. Walking through the bunks and classrooms, it was like it's own city. The steps can be steep and uneasy and the heat was stifling, so unless you are steady on your feet and can... more

I was really impressed by the tour and the staff on the Midway. It was one of the top things I saw during my weeklong stay in San Diego. Kids and adults will really enjoy this, and seeing what the crew went through was really eye-opening. Great to meet veterans as well. Be sure to wait to go up top... more