The Big Exchange 2025
Your Membership Just Got Supercharged!
During the San Diego Museum Council’s The Big Exchange from May 1-18, USS Midway Museum Members receive FREE reciprocal admission to more than 50 museums, historic sites, gardens, aquariums, and more throughout San Diego County!
From May 1-18, show your Midway membership card at any participating arts and cultural organization to receive free entry.
Don't have a Midway membership yet? Now's a great time to get one! That’s right—whether you’re already a member or planning to purchase one, you’ll unlock access to an incredible lineup of museums, historic sites, gardens, aquariums, and more. Read about Midway's membership opportunities here.
Complimentary admission is for general admission only; additional fees may apply for special exhibitions or events.
Visiting the USS Midway Museum
If you are a member of a reciprocal museum and wish to visit the USS Midway Museum during the Big Exchange, you must proceed to the Midway Ticket Booth during open hours, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Show your active museum member card from any participating museum for a complimentary reciprocal admission ticket.
Use your museum membership card (or join one today) to visit more than 50 participating museums for FREE. Some restrictions apply.
Midway Members Visiting Other Participating Museums
If you are a USS Midway Museum Member visiting a reciprocal museum, show your active Midway Membership card at their Ticket Booth and inform the Guest Services representative that you are there for “The Big Exchange.” Just like that, you'll receive complimentary reciprocal admission!
Admission policies may vary by location, and we suggest contacting the specific museums before your visit to verify their policies. Complimentary admission is for general admission only; additional fees may apply for special exhibitions or events.
Each Membership is reciprocal, per guest or Membership status. For example, an individual membership would allow one attendee at a participating museum similar access. A Family Membership might enjoy entrance for up to four guests at another participating museum.
San Diego County Participating Museums
The Big Exchange 2025 includes everything from art and science museums to historical societies and hidden gems. The San Diego Museum Council has all the details and a Digital Guide to all participating sites!
