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The USS Midway was the United States' longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, from 1945 to 1992. Approximately 200,000 Sailors served aboard the carrier, known for several naval aviation breakthroughs as well as several humanitarian missions.
The USS Midway Museum brings you the most complete cross-section of carrier aviation in the world. Experience a unique journey on America’s symbol of freedom, featuring an exhibition of more than 30 restored aircraft and nearly 10 acres of exhibits and displays.
Mar 21, 2024 · Opening Hours. Daily 10 AM – 5 PM (last admission is at 4 PM) every day. Closed on Thanksgiving (4th Thursday in November) and Christmas Day (December 25th). Location and How To Get There. USS Midway Address: 910 N. Harbor Drive. San Diego, CA 92101. +1 (619) 544-9600. Find on Google Maps.
Exploring the Midway can involve a lot of walking and navigating ladders. For your safety, we recommend comfortable, closed-toed shoes and suggest layered clothing as temperatures vary around the ship. Family Activities. Our young guests can enjoy our Junior Pilot Program - an activity that allows them to earn their own pilot wings!
The Midway 360 virtual tour is a type of virtual reality experience that allows you to explore the space locations on the Midway in a 360 degrees using your computer or mobile device.
From piston-engined warplanes like the F4F Wildcat, SBD Dauntless, TBM Avenger, F4U Corsair, and A-1 Skyraider, to the turbo-prop E-2 Hawkeye, our tactical aircraft from the propeller era help bring to life the history of carrier aviation.
Over its 47 year career, the aircraft carrier USS Midway became one of the most famous ships in the United States Navy. Commissioned just two weeks after the end of World War II, the USS Midway was the ‘tip of the spear’ for the United States, often placed at the center of the most important events of the late 20th century.
