USS Midway Museum · San Diego, United States · Trailwind

LandmarkSan Diego, United StatesA decommissioned aircraft carrier turned floating museum on the downtown waterfront, with a flight deck of restored jets and a self-guided audio tour.

Set in: San Diego, United States

Currency: USD

Language: English

Timezone: UTC-05:00

Know before you go

Buy tickets online to skip the ticket line: it's one of San Diego's most visited attractions.

The flight deck views of the harbor and skyline are worth the visit alone, even if military history isn't your thing.

Flight simulators are an extra add-on ticket and do sell out on busy days.

It sits right on the Embarcadero, an easy walk from Seaport Village and the Gaslamp Quarter.

Pairs well with

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 3 mi away

La Jolla Cove, 11 mi away

Trestles, 52 mi away

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, 85 mi away

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