LEGACY WEEK

The USS Midway Museum’s “Legacy Week” is the heart and soul of Memorial Day commemoration in San Diego. This year we are offering our iconic activities onboard! From a Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony to an interactive Remembrance Wall, – each element of Midway’s Legacy Week commemoration is designed to honor and remember our heroes and celebrate our military heritage.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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All events are subject to change, please check back here regularly for updates.

Top Gun Maverick May 26

Top Gun Maverick – May 26, 6:30 pm

Watch the blockbuster hit on the flight deck! This event is not included in regular Museum admission.

Top Gun Maverick Party and Movie Night!

Remembrance Wall Temporary Exhibit May 23 - May 30

Remembrance Wall – Virtual Display & Temporary Exhibit 

A special temporary exhibit with select photos will be displayed in our Hangar Bay remembering and thanking individuals for their sacrifice for our freedom. Select photos will be printed and displayed in a temporary exhibit that will be onboard May 23 – 30. This event is included in regular Museum admission.

   VISIT THE REMEMBRANCE WALL

THE MUSIC MACHINE, BONITA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL MIXED SHOW CHOIR May 29 at 12:30 pm PDT

THE MUSIC MACHINE, Bonita Vista High School Mixed Show Choir

Enjoy patriotic entertainment by one of San Diego’s top-ranked advanced mixed show choirs, Bonita Vista High School’s Music Machine! Be sure to head to the flight deck to get your seats for this entertaining performance. This event is included in regular Museum admission.

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U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILLARY ARIZONA BAND PERFORMANCE May 29 at 11:45 am and 2:15 pm PDT

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Arizona Band Performance

Enjoy entertaining patriotic music by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Band Arizona instrumentalists on the flight deck! There are two timed performances at 11:45 pm and 2:15 pm. Don’t miss out! This event is included in regular Museum admission.

Meet the Aviators and the Planes They Flew May 28 at 10:00 am – 4:00 pm PDT

Meet the Aviators and the Planes They Flew – May 28

Join us and be amazed to hear exclusive stories from veteran aviators and learn about the aircraft they flew! This event is included in regular Museum admission.

Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony May 29 at 9:00 am PDT.

Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony – May 29 at 9 am PDT 

Free to attend. Join us on Memorial Day, Monday May 29 for a special commemorative wreath ceremony in remembrance of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. This event will include guest speakers, a flyover, and tossing a memorial wreath over the ship in honor of the fallen. Doors close at 9:20 am.

Can’t make it to the event? Click here to join the ceremony live on Facebook.

National Moment of Remembrance May 29 at 3:00 pm PDT

National Moment of Remembrance – May 29 at 3 pm PDT

Established into law by Congress in 2000, the National Moment of Remembrance is when Americans pause and observe a moment of silence at 3 pm on Memorial Day to honor those who have fallen while serving in the U.S. military. Join us on the flight deck to observe a moment of silence, or wherever you are, to pause and remember those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice while in uniform.

This event is included with regular museum admission.

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WATCH THE ACTION ON FACEBOOK LIVE

Starting with the Veterans Wreath Ceremony on May 26, we will broadcast highlights from Midway’s Legacy Week on Facebook Live. Be sure to visit and “Like” Midway’s Facebook page linked below, and subscribe to receive notifications from us. This will ensure that you don’t miss a live stream! Share your stories and thoughts about your heroes on all of Midway’s social channels including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

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