USS Midway Museum

Description

Visiting the USS Midway Museum is an experience like no other and an unforgettable adventure for the whole family. The USS Midway Museum, located in downtown San Diego, at the Broadway Pier on the San Diego Embarcadero, is one of San Diego’s most popular attractions. Visitors get the chance to see what it would be like to live at sea without actually leaving the port, by boarding the massive aircraft carrier known to have a 50 year history. They also get to explore the floating city; which is the longest-serving Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century. On the self-guided audio tour, which is narrated by Midway sailors, visitors will come across over 60 exhibits with a collection of 25 vintage restored aircraft, and will also get to see the ship’s engine room, machine shops, the crew's sleeping quarters, jail and post office, interactive exhibits, flight simulators, climb-in aircraft and cockpits among others. With so much to do and see, both adults and kids are sure to be occupied for hours at the USS Midway Museum.

Ticket Price

Adults (18 ): $20 Youth (ages 6-12): $10 Children under 5: Free

Opening Hour

10AM - 5PM

Recommended Visit Duration

Around 4 hours or more

Suitable For

Adults, senior visitors, young adults, families, children

Must See

The short films, the flight simulators, the climb-aboard aircraft and cockpits, the ship’s engine room as well as the rest of the ship

Prayer Facilities

Muslims visiting the USS Midway Museum will not be able to find prayer facilities. They will however be able to find quite a number of mosques in the city due to the sizeable Muslim population that resides in San Diego. Some of the mosques and Islamic Centers in the city include, the Islamic Center of San Diego, Masjid Al-Ribat Al-Islami, Masjid Al-Taqwa , Masjid Omar, Masjid an-Nur and Masjid Al-Huda, among many others. 

Halal Food

Those looking to grab a bite to eat at the USS Midway Museum will be able to do so at the Fantail Café. The café is known to offer a great variety of delicious snacks and dishes, even ones suitable for Muslim visitors. The city of San Diego also houses numerous Halal restaurants for those looking specifically for Halal food.