Know Before You Go
Our Location
910 N. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Hours
Monday–Sunday, 10am–5pm
Last admission at 4pm
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Admission
$32 – Adult (ages 13+)
$22 – Youth (ages 4-12)
$22 – Veterans (w/ID) *Must show ID at entrance
Free admission for children 3 years old and younger, Active Duty Military (w/valid ID), including Reservist. To receive free admission, simply visit the Ticket Booth on the day of your visit. All other guests in your party must purchase tickets in advance online.
Purchase your Midway General Admission Tickets online now and receive discounts for other great attractions
Your online ticket includes special Embarcadero Adventure Offers featuring discounts from various activities along the San Diego Embarcadero!
Visitor Tips
Entry Policies
All visitors are subject to a bag check before coming aboard the USS Midway Museum. Prohibited items include but are not limited to: outside food/beverage, glass containers of any kind, pets, bicycles, skateboard/scooters, and weapons of any kind.
Items allowed onboard include but are not limited to: service animals, strollers, clear plastic bottles, and umbrellas.
Duration of Visit
With so much to see and do, we recommend spending at least 4 or 5 hours on board to maximize your Midway experience! Same-day re-entry is allowed; simply stop by the Visitors Information Center at the ship’s exit.
Suggested Attire
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! Once you come on board, simply stop by the Information Booth, located by the entrance, to get started!
Guests with Disabilities
We are dedicated to providing a complete experience for all guests. From wheelchair access and service animals to ASL and audio descriptive tours, learn more about accessibility onboard here.
Smoking
We are a smoke-free museum. There are no designated smoking areas on board the ship.
Directions & Parking
The USS Midway Museum is located at 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, California, 92101, alongside Navy Pier.
Parking
Parking is located on Navy Pier adjacent to the USS Midway Museum. The Port of San Diego owns and operates this lot for passenger vehicles only; there is no RV parking.
Please note that during the summer, parking is limited, and early arrival is encouraged.
Parking rates are generally between $10 and $20, subject to change at the discretion of Ace Parking and the Port of San Diego. Parking rates generally increase for special events and holidays.
Metered parking is available on city streets adjacent to the USS Midway Museum. Please read all signs carefully to understand each space's required timing and rates.
Front-row handicapped parking spaces located in the Navy Pier parking lot are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Nearby Parking
Click here to learn more about surrounding parking options. Metered spaces are available on city streets ($1.25 per hour with a 2-hour limit). Downtown San Diego features more than 50,000 parking spaces, some within walking distance of Midway. Many are a short pedicab or taxi ride away.
Tour and School Bus Parking
Buses can drop groups off near our ticket office, but cannot stage on Navy Pier. Vehicles over 18 feet long are not allowed to park on Navy Pier. The closest large-vehicle parking is in metered spaces along Pacific Coast Highway.
Public Transportation
The Santa Fe Train Depot and American Plaza Trolley Station are a short 5-minute walk to the USS Midway Museum. To view a comprehensive map of all trolley stops, visit the MTS website here. The museum is easily accessible by train, coaster, and trolley!
If you are traveling to the museum from a location within downtown San Diego, you may also consider using the San Diego – Circuit (formerly known as “The Free Ride” or FRED). This service utilizes electric cars to provide free rides within the downtown area. Click here to learn more about this option.
Your Adventure Starts Now
Your email is the key to information that will open up all your possibilities for exploring the mighty Midway!