We found the USS Midway Museum to be a really interesting visit. We had access to most of the aircraft carrier, there are lots of aircrafts to see and go inside. The audio tour was very informative. Our highlights were the short film shown in the theatre screen, that was definitely worth waiting for. Also the tour of the control tower, John was our tour guide and so informative and really friendly. We walked below deck around the ship, it was all fully furnished to exactly how it would have been all those years ago and really brought to life what it was like at the time. There are lots of volunteers sat around at different points available for help or to answer any questions. We ended up staying for around 3 hours and felt we got to see everything and learn so much. Definitely recommend!

There’s so much to explore in this museum and former US Navy aircraft carrier which was in service for almost 50 years and participated in both the Vietnam and Gulf wars. Explore the bowels of the ship and its different rooms, or admire the different aircraft on display (there’s a lot of them! ). The museum provides a free audio guide which is very informative. The best part of the museum though (in my humble opinion) are the docents! Many of the volunteers are veterans who have either served on the Midway before or have somehow been involved in the navy or military aviation. I personally had the opportunity to talk to a docent who was a Sea King pilot with >4500 hours on the type and another who was an A7 Corsair pilot with Vietnam war combat experience. It was truly a blast listening to them talk about their experiences and the aircraft that they love so much. My visit of 3 hours wasn’t long enough and I would definitely come again if I ever return to San Diego!

We have been here before but on Veteran's Day we attended a great ceremony onboard. Everyone was so nice and I appreciated that on Veteran's Day, veterans are admitted for free and treated so nice. Highly recommend and bring kids to see the massive ship and learn its history.

Miss to board the USS Midway on the way to the airport. This gigantic naval vessel tells a lot of history for the gallant men & women. Will come back here in the future to experience this glorious icon.

It was an incredible experience to walk around, and learn about this amazing piece of US naval history. The carrier is truly huge, so don’t expect a quick visit, it will take you at least 3-4 hours to take it all in. We did a self guided tour which was great because it was done at our own pace, however, now I wish we took the audio tour. The bridge had a free guided tour which we really enjoyed, but beware there are lots of steep stairs and tight places to navigate. Lots of aircraft set up where you can climb inside the cockpits and have your picture taken. Listening to the veteran volunteers throughout the ship is one of the best parts - you can ask them questions and they are more than happy to tell you all about the Midway and what it was like to be aboard this carrier. The cafe had good food and drinks and there were ample places to sit and enjoy a bite.

A brilliant and moving experience. I could have spent the whole day there. The exhibits and aircraft are fantastic with excellent commentary on the audio tour. The ship itself is magnificent. The volunteers and retired Navy pilots are excellent sources of knowledge and fascinating to talk to. Overall I highly recommend it.

My wife and I started our visit at 10am. We had some free time before we needed to board our cruise ship that was docked nearby. Entrance for me was free, as during the month of November, veterans were admitted for free. Of course it was fascinating to me, and I had a great visit. There is so much to see and read. We did visit the battle of midway theater, and saw the very informative movie. The ship was decorated throughout for Christmas, and that was very cool at night too. We did not get to see everything on the ship. After a couple of hours we did run out of time. But we did get to see most everything, and if we get a chance to return, we certainly will. The tour is well worth the time and energy.

Incredibly fascinating and historical. Many of the naval aircraft’s used in several wars (and some choppers still in service) are on display on the main deck and lower deck. At all stations there is a self guided audio that narrates the significance of the display. On the absolute lowest deck is the location of the crew and how they lived and served as well as the engine room etc. All the official folks are volunteers many of whom were in service (now retired) and very knowledgeable. There is a 5-10 minute simulator ($10/ride) of flying around as a fighter pilot in a jet—nothing special but I had to do it just for the fun of it. I wish the gift shop was not so expensive

What a great visit! Everything was better than I expected. I love the fact you can sit inside many of the airplanes and cockpits. They have several different walking tours which efficiently guide you to the different decks and compartments on the ship. You can pickup an audio device when you enter the ship that you wear around your neck and scan the different displays to hear a brief message on a particular topic. Also, the audio device has a small speaker so you can just hold it to your ear, or plug your headphones or earbuds into the device (they don't provide headphones). Note, there was a sign that said you could use your own smartphone to listen to the audio, but we didn't try it. Surprisingly, it took my family 3.5 hours to tour the entire boat (unfortunately, the bridge was closed for refurbishment). The time goes by fast. Lots of volunteer docents to help explain the functions of the ship and planes. There's also a small movie theater that plays a 15 minute movie about the battle at Midway. Food is also available on the ship at the cafe. Definitely worth the visit! Note, that we paid $15 for 6 hours of parking at the Navy Pier (right next to the ship).

It was an honour to have been able to vsitit this iconic ship. With a 50 year history spanning WWII through to the Gulf war this museum is just mindblowing. The exhibits are just superb, the fl8ght simulators amazing, but the best bit.. listening to the volinteers and docents, many of whom are retired service men and women. Thier stories fro Korea, Vietnam and the gulf are just something else. So dont be afraid to go up and ask them their story and thank them for their service. A generation we need to cherish and listen to. It was sucha privilidge to spend time with them and stand on the flight deck of this magnificent ship