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Behind-the-Scenes Tour
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Exclusive event for Circle-Level Midway Members only! Circle-Level Members! Join us for an inspiring behind-the-scenes tour taking you to spaces that are not on Midway's general tour route. Arrive before the ship opens to the public, enjoy a hot breakfast, and gather in groups for a special tour experience onboard. Midway Circle-Level Members will get to choose from 4 different tour options: Tour A: Eat, Brief, & Fly Highlights include the Forward Galley, Carrier Intel…
Find out more »A Family Fun 4th of July Celebration
Our annual July 4th Celebration is the biggest family party in town! Join us for a family fun event including live entertainment, concession, kid-friendly activities, and a spectacular view of the “Big Bay Fireworks” show from the flight deck. Mark your calendar, tickets for this event go on sale June 5 at 10 am online only.
Find out more »Family Overnight (Optional w/Movie Night)
Enjoy an Overnight Adventure after watching the movie Hidden Figures on the flight deck under the stars! Buckle up with our Youth Programs Team for a fun, structured event that will give the experience of life at sea! Following our Hidden Figures Summer Movie Night you will have a chance to explore the Flight Deck and Bridge under the stars till 11 pm. After that you will be taken to berthing (sleeping area) where you will sleep in the authentic bunks used…
Find out more »Family Overnight Adventure
Spend the night onboard the USS Midway with the whole family! Embark on a Family Overnight Adventure and walk in the footsteps of sailors who lived and served aboard! Become an honorary crew member of the USS Midway. This Overnight Adventure group will board as the museum closes on July 14. Arrive at Navy Pier by 4:30 pm to board at 5 pm and will conclude on the morning of July 15. The Family Overnight Adventure includes: Learn the history of…
Find out more »Steel Beach Party & Beer Fest
A Steel Beach Party like you have never seen before! The Good, the Bad, and the Midway – Saddle up for a rootin’ tootin’ time at our 7th annual Steel Beach Party & Beer Fest! This event features a rockin’ summertime party including live music, dancing, delicious eats, brews from the best local San Diego breweries, AND fireworks! Advanced ticket is required for this event. Stay tuned for more details on this event and to learn when tickets will go on…
Find out more »Family Overnight (Optional w/Movie Night)
Tickets for this Overnight Adventure will become available on July 17 at 10 am, online only. Enjoy an Overnight Adventure after watching the movie Moana on the flight deck under the stars! Buckle up with our Youth Programs Team for a fun, structured event that will give the experience of life at sea! Following our Moana Summer Movie Night, you will have a chance to explore the Flight Deck and Bridge under the stars till 11 pm. After that, you will be taken…
Find out more »Summer Movie Night: Moana
Tickets for this event will become available on July 17 at 10 am, online only. The USS Midway Museum is your destination for Summer fun! Join us for family fun activities, concessions and a movie under the stars on the flight deck! These annual events are part of the Summer Movies in the Park series in collaboration with the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation. Click here to learn more about this city-wide program. Guests are encouraged to…
Find out more »Midway’s 73rd Birthday!
The USS Midway is 73 years old today! Are you a September baby? In honor of Midway’s birthday, show your ID at Midway's Ticket Booth located on Navy Pier, and receive free general admission to the Midway on September 10th if you were born in September. Celebrate with us by: Read more about Midway's history, here. Wish us a "Happy Birthday" on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
Find out more »9/11 Ceremony
On the seventeenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we will pay tribute and honor our fallen heroes, keeping our promise to "Never Forget". Join us for this a ceremony including commemorative activities to ensure this day is remembered and the lives lost are honored for their service, their courage, and their sacrifice. Stay tuned for event time and more details closer to the event date.
Find out more »Kids Free in October
The USS Midway Museum is proud to participate in Kids Free in October! This program, facilitated by the San Diego Museum Council, provides San Diegans and tourists alike the opportunity to visit more museum destinations than ever before and save some money! In its eighth year, this annual program provides free admission for kids 12 and under at 40+ art, cultural, and science museums in San Diego County, including the USS Midway Museum with a special coupon. Stay tuned for…
Find out more »NIGHT ONE: Top Gun Movie Night
Tickets for this event will go ON SALE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 at 10 am, online only. General Admission Museum tickets WILL NOT be accepted to attend this event. Do you have the need, the need for speed? Back by popular demand, we are offering back to back "Top Gun" Movie Nights on October 19 & October 20! Grab your wingmen and join us for a fun-filled evening watching the iconic Top Gun movie on the flight deck of the USS Midway!…
Find out more »NIGHT TWO: Top Gun Movie Night
Tickets for this event will go ON SALE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 at 10 am, online only. General Admission Museum tickets WILL NOT be accepted to attend this event. Do you have the need, the need for speed? Back by popular demand, we are offering back to back "Top Gun" Movie Nights on October 19 & October 20! Grab your wingmen and join us for a fun-filled evening watching the iconic Top Gun movie on the flight deck of the USS Midway!…
Find out more »A Veterans Day Celebration For All
Join us all day long for a fun-filled day celebrating our service men and women! Our annual Veterans Day celebration is always a perfect way for families to honor those who serve our country in uniform. Activities on this day include live music, booths, giveaways, a blood drive, and more! Stay tuned for more details closer to the event date.
Find out more »Thanksgiving Day – Closed
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us onboard the USS Midway Museum! We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating with your family and friends. To observe the holiday, the USS Midway Museum will be closed today, November 22. We will be open tomorrow, November 23 at 10 AM and look forward to having you onboard. We are grateful for your support all year long.
Find out more »Party on the Pier: Toy Drive
It’s a “Party on the Pier” Toy Drive at the USS Midway Museum Navy Pier parking lot! Kick off the holiday season with a family fun event loaded with activities, give-a-ways, booths and the opportunity to give back. This annual toy drive in partnership with US Marine Corps and Toys for Tots is a way to get the whole family involved in the season of giving. Stay tuned for more details closer to the event date.
Find out more »Pearl Harbor Ceremony
On the 77th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we will commemorate this day with a special remembrance ceremony. This ceremony will include a special wreath dedication, commemorative activities, guest speakers, and more. Stay tuned for more details closer to the event date.
Find out more »Christmas Day – Closed
Merry Christmas from all of us onboard the USS Midway Museum! We hope you have a wonderful holiday season celebrating with your family and friends. To observe the holiday, the USS Midway Museum will be closed today, December 25. We will be open tomorrow, December 26 at 10 AM and look forward to having you onboard. Thank you for your support all year long. To learn more about Christmas at sea, read a blog from our Ship Historian, Karl Zingheim…
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