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USS Midway Museum


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 274 attractions in San Diego
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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Attraction type: Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum, Ship
Address: 910 N. Harbor Dr. San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: 619.544.9600
Fax: 619 544 9188

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4 of 5 stars
JVJW-NZ   4 contributions
New Zealand
Oct 17, 2009

I wasn't too sure if the kids would like it but I was very wrong. The audio tour is clear and easy to follow, excellent hosts as well. pleased we took the time. more

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5 of 5 stars
davidmeyer   63 contributions
Tampa, FL
Sep 29, 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
EddieInIndy   6 contributions
Indianapolis
Sep 6, 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
callmecal   1 contribution
Baltimore, Maryland
Aug 22, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

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

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4 of 5 stars
TexasBrowns   11 contributions
Frisco, TX
Aug 21, 2009

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

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4 of 5 stars
cashbox1124   23 contributions
Long Beach, California
Aug 17, 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
twnowak   1 contribution
michigan
Aug 15, 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
DenverSemi-Tourist   1 contribution
Denver, CO
Aug 7, 2009

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

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4 of 5 stars
Krissy1983   74 contributions
NJ
Aug 5, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
Mpersh   4 contributions
Ohio, USA
Jul 31, 2009

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

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USS Midway Museum Address

910 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: 619.544.9600 Fax: 619 544 9188