Closure Notice

Notice: The USS Midway Museum will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28.

The USS Midway Museum will be closing early at 4:30 PM on December 8 and December 15 for a special event. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Celebrate your freedom in a thousand exciting ways

From immersive exhibits to exciting events, there are countless ways to explore America’s Living Symbol of Freedom – the USS Midway. This legendary aircraft carrier is hugely popular and has something for all ages. Come Aboard!


Freedom Park at Navy Pier, Opening 2028!

San Diego’s newest bayfront park will be at the footsteps of the USS Midway. This park will honor our veterans, celebrate our freedoms, and provide moments of engagement for all who visit.

USS MIDWAY CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY

The USS Midway Museum proudly celebrates two decades in San Diego. The museum is looking forward to its next 20 years of excellence in history, education and fun! Please click on the image to enjoy our 20th anniversary video.

Bring the Midway to you

Did you know?


1945Commissioned as the largest ship in the world


4,500Crewmembers

212,000Horsepower

1,001Feet long


80,000Haircuts annually

43,000Pounds of laundry weekly

3.4MGallons of fuel

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