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September 2019
Battle of Midway Theater – Closed
Please be advised that our Battle of Midway Theater will be closed from September 23 - September 25 for routine maintenance. Thank you for your understanding and enjoy the 60+ exhibits featured in our tour. Other fun activities to experience onboard: Catapult and Trap Talks: Midway's volunteer Docents explain the intricate details of landing and taking off the flight deck. Guided Island Tour: Midway's volunteer Docents walk you through the command center for flight deck operations. Explore our Aircraft:…
Find out more »Army Day Celebration + Skydive Demonstration
Join us for an Army Day celebration aboard Midway! On Wednesday, September 25, in partnership with the U.S. Army, we will celebrate Army Day with a free event beginning at 9:45 am. The celebration will include a special parachute demonstration by the U.S. Army's Golden Knights at 10:30 am, where they will dive for guests and land expertly on the flight deck. Also, guests are welcome to look in on an enlistment ceremony that will be taking place at 9:45…
Find out more »Behind-the-Scenes Tour
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. THERE IS NO WAITING LIST. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. An 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. Choose from four distinct tour options: Tour A: Highlights include Forward…
Find out more »Firework Advisory
As a note to our neighbors, there will be a short firework show on the evening of September 29, 2019. This display is for a private event and not open to the public. We apologize for any inconvenience. Firework shows are scheduled generally for 5 minutes and done no later than 10 pm. Listed time is subject to change without notice.
Find out more »Firework Advisory
As a note to our neighbors, there will be a short firework show on the evening of September 30, 2019. This display is for a private event and not open to the public. We apologize for any inconvenience. Firework shows are scheduled generally for 5 minutes and done no later than 10 pm. Listed time is subject to change without notice.
Find out more »October 2019
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! Check out a new destination or an old favorite. This Oct 1 - 31, kids 12 and under receive free admission to more than 40 art, cultural, and science museums in San Diego County, including the USS Midway…
Find out more »Firework Advisory
As a note to our neighbors, there will be a short firework show on the evening of October 9, 2019. This display is for a private event and not open to the public. We apologize for any inconvenience. Firework shows are scheduled generally for 5 minutes and done no later than 10 pm. Listed time is subject to change without notice.
Find out more »NIGHT ONE: Top Gun Movie Night
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 11 & October 12! 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! More details to come. Subscribe to our email list for updates on this event and more!
Find out more »NIGHT TWO: Top Gun Movie Night
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 11 & October 12! 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! More details to come. Subscribe to our email list for updates on this event and more! <!-- TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT WILL GO ON SALE Wednesday, September 12…
Find out more »Firework Advisory
As a note to our neighbors, there will be a short firework show on the evening of October 17, 2019. This display is for a private event and not open to the public. We apologize for any inconvenience. Firework shows are scheduled generally for 5 minutes and done no later than 10 pm. Listed time is subject to change without notice.
Find out more »Supernatural Behind-the-Scenes Tour and Overnighter
TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT WILL GO ON SALE SEPT 24 AT 10 AM PT. In the spirit of Halloween, adult Circle-level Members are invited to a howling special evening at the first-ever Supernatural Behind-the-Scenes Tour AND Overnighter on Saturday, October 19, 2019! Come in costume if you’d like! At the “bewitching hour” of 5 pm, come onboard and have dinner. Then take your chances touring spaces that have been identified as visited, meet real paranormal professionals, and see the instruments they use in determining if…
Find out more »Firework Advisory
As a note to our neighbors, there will be a short firework show on the evening of October 24, 2019. This display is for a private event and not open to the public. We apologize for any inconvenience. Firework shows are scheduled generally for 5 minutes and done no later than 10 pm. Listed time is subject to change without notice.
Find out more »Firework Advisory
As a note to our neighbors, there will be a short firework show on the evening of October 27, 2019. This display is for a private event and not open to the public. We apologize for any inconvenience. Firework shows are scheduled generally for 5 minutes and done no later than 10 pm. Listed time is subject to change without notice.
Find out more »November 2019
Battle of Midway: NJROTC Drill Competition
As part of Midway's Veterans Day Celebration for All, join us to watch local high school NJROTC teams showcase their training, spirit, and test of excellence as they kick off their first drill meet competition of the year on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum! Dates and times are subject to change, please check this page closer to the date. More details to come.
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, Thursday, November 28. We will be open tomorrow, Friday, November 29 at 10 am and look forward to having you onboard. We are grateful for your support all year long!
Find out more »December 2019
Pearl Harbor Ceremony
On the 78th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we will commemorate this day with a special remembrance ceremony. Stay tuned for more details about this special remembrance event. Time and details of the event are subject to change, please check the website regularly for updates.
Find out more »Firework Advisory
As a note to our neighbors, there will be a short firework show on the evening of December 10, 2019. This display is for a private event and not open to the public. We apologize for any inconvenience. Firework shows are scheduled generally for 5 minutes and done no later than 10 pm. Listed time is subject to change without notice.
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, Wednesday, December 25. We will be open tomorrow, Thursday, 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,…
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