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USS Midway Museum — San Diego, California

USS Midway Museum

Photo: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The carrier moored on the San Diego waterfront, seen from across the water.

USS Midway Museum in San Diego: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; $39 adult (13+) online · $41 at the door · youth 4–12 $29 online / $31 door · veterans $26 · free ages 3 & under and active-duty military.

Address910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
HoursDaily 10am–5pm; last admission 4pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Prices$39 adult (13+) online · $41 at the door · youth 4–12 $29 online / $31 door · veterans $26 · free ages 3 & under and active-duty military
Age notesTicket tiers on the official visit page: adult 13+, youth 4–12; ages 3 & under free; active-duty military free.
BookingTickets are sold for a chosen date through the official ticket store; walk-up tickets are also sold at the door price.
Suggested timeAbout 3 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed on the official pages fetched 2026-11-05.
ParkingDowntown waterfront metered and lot parking nearby; the museum's own parking arrangements were Not confirmed on the official pages fetched
Hours in detailOpen Monday-Sunday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM; last admission 4:00 PM. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Tickets & bookingSame-day re-entry is allowed (stop at the Visitor Information Center at the ship's exit). Admission includes the self-guided audio tour (English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, German, French).
ParkingNavy Pier parking (Port of San Diego, managed by Ace Parking): $20 up to 6 hours, $25 over 6 hours, $30 on special events; passenger vehicles only, no RV parking. Front-row accessible spaces are first-come, first-served. Metered/pay-station parking is available along Harbor Drive.
AccessibilityElevators connect Navy Pier to the Hangar Deck entrance, the Hangar Deck to the second deck below, and the Flight Deck to the Hangar Deck. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are on the Hangar and Flight Decks, and complimentary loaner wheelchairs are available first-come, first-served. A professional caregiver accompanying a guest with a disability receives free admission at the ticket booth. ASL-interpreted and audio-descriptive tours are included in admission but must be requested 48 hours ahead ([email protected], (619) 398-8264). Video kiosks on the Flight, Hangar and Second Decks show spaces that are not easily accessible. Expect lots of walking and ladders; comfortable closed-toed shoes are recommended.
Verified perk: Museums for All — $5 admission with SNAP EBT$5 daytime admission through Museums for All with a valid SNAP EBT card (stated on the museum's official visit information).
Verified perk: Triad Discount — $5 off with a partner museum ticketFrom March 1, 2026: show proof of a ticket purchase from the Maritime Museum of San Diego or the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego to save $5 on adult (13+) admission and $3 on youth (4–12) admission, per the Triad Discount Program announced by the Maritime Museum; usable the same day or the following day.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.