LEGACY WEEK
The USS Midway Museum’s “Legacy Week” is the heart and soul of Memorial Day commemoration in San Diego. The lineup of activities range from a Wreath Memorial ceremony, benefit concert, family activities, blood drive, interactive exhibits and more. Each element of Midway’s Legacy Week commemoration is designed to honor and remember our heroes and celebrate our military heritage. Events also offer the community an affordable and inspiring way to kick off summer in San Diego on one of the most iconic museums in the world.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Leading up to Memorial Day, guests are invited to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country by adding a photo to our Remembrance Wall. This wall will be on display from May 26-28 to honor fallen military heroes and viewable online. You will be able to submit your photo with a short message to publicly honor the legacy of those courageous individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
More details on how to share your hero, coming soon.
Bring the whole family to attend a moving Wreath Ceremony on our flight deck. This is a wonderful way to inspire patriotism and appreciation for those who serve our nation and have made the ultimate sacrifice.
This is a free event, no ticket is required to attend.
Rock out onboard Midway for our annual Freedom Benefit Concert with rock band, Gin Blossoms! Proceeds from this event will benefit local military non-profits and is a celebration of our Veterans and Military families. Enjoy an incredible and inspirational live performance from the flight deck with unparalleled views of the bay at sunset!
Advanced ticket is required to attend this event. This event is not included in museum admission.
Midway’s hangar deck will be transformed into an Adventure Discovery Zone including special exhibits, flight suit try-on activity, displays of military equipment, demonstrations and more! Experience engaging and fun hands-on activities that are exclusive to this special weekend!
Have the unique opportunity to meet veteran pilots stationed next to the aircraft they flew. Ask them questions, hear their stories, and learn about flying first-hand from these experts.
Listen to the musical sounds of an amazing ensemble of US Coast Guard Auxiliary instrumentalists! Enjoy patriotic classics on the flight deck as part of Midway’s special Legacy Week activities.
More fun on the flight deck! Be sure to catch a patriotic performance by one of San Diego’s top-ranked advanced mixed show choirs! This is a timed performance so be sure to head to the flight deck to get your seats!
Midway is honored to take part in the National Moment of Remembrance where we will honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Following this moment, there will be a rare and moving live performance of Echo Taps.
Stop by the San Diego Blood Bank trailer on Navy Pier to make a donation that will save lives! Donors receive one (1) free pass to the USS Midway Museum, while supplies last.
Head over to the USS Midway Museum’s Facebook page to stay connected to the action all weekend long. Here, we will stream the Memorial Wreath Ceremony, National Moment of Remembrance and other highlights of this commemorative weekend.
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HOURS
Admission Hours
10 am – 4 pm
Open Until 5 pm
ADMISSION
Legacy Week activities taking place during normal museum hours are included in Midway Museum admission.
The annual benefit concert takes place outside of normal museum hours and does require a separate paid ticket. Details to come.
