USS Midway Museum: Tickets & City Pass Inclusion
2 - 3 h
Aircraft Carrier Museum
Commissioned 1945; opened as a museum in 2004
910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA, USA
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
$39.00
$29.00 (Youth 4-12, Online)
Daily, typically 10:00 - 17:00 (last admission 16:00); check the official site for current hours.
No mandatory reservation; online tickets save $2 vs. door price.
Self-guided audio tour of the decommissioned aircraft carrier, covering the flight deck (29 restored aircraft), hangar deck, and bridge.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (13+), Online | $39.00 | Online recommended | |
| Adult (13+), At Door | $41.00 | Walk-up | |
| Youth (4-12), Online | $29.00 | Online recommended | |
| With Go City San Diego (any tier) | Included | Confirmed on all published pass tiers | |
| With San Diego CityPASS | Included if selected (1 of 3 picks) | Not guaranteed — must choose it over 4 other options |
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Ticket Options
$39.00
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
The USS Midway Museum is a decommissioned Navy aircraft carrier permanently docked on San Diego's Embarcadero, now San Diego's most-visited attraction. A self-guided audio tour covers the flight deck, hangar deck, bridge, and crew quarters across roughly 60 exhibits and 29 restored aircraft.
What to See: Top Highlights
Flight Deck & Restored Aircraft
Walk the open flight deck among 29 restored Navy aircraft, from F-14 Tomcats to helicopters, with San Diego Bay and the downtown skyline as a backdrop.
Self-Guided Audio Tour
Included with admission, narrated largely by former Midway crew members, covering roughly 60 stops across the hangar and flight decks.
Flight Simulators
Motion-based flight simulator rides are available on board for an additional fee, not included in general admission.
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Is This Covered by a San Diego Pass?
Compare San Diego PassesYes on both, but only Go City guarantees it automatically. USS Midway Museum is confirmed on Go City San Diego's published attraction list across all pass tiers, including the base All-Inclusive Pass. On San Diego CityPASS, it's one of 5 selectable options in the pass's choose-3 slot — not a fixed inclusion, so you must pick it over alternatives like Birch Aquarium or Old Town Trolley Tours.
San Diego CityPASS
Conditional. Eligible as one of the 3 picks from the remaining 5-attraction list — not automatically included; you must choose it.
Go City San Diego — All-Inclusive Plus Pass
Included. Confirmed on Go City's own published San Diego attractions list — included on ALL pass tiers, including the cheaper base All-Inclusive Pass.
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