Overnight Adventure
Spend the night on the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century! Walk in the footsteps of a true Midway Sailor, as you explore the ship after hours, enjoy exclusive time on the flight deck under the stars, and sleep in authentic Navy racks. In the morning, wake up to a hot breakfast, new activities and more!
Aviation Overnights* take your experience even further with an exclusive focus on the squadrons that flew from Midway’s flight deck. Get up close with iconic aircraft and step into the pilot’s seat with hands-on experiences in the Midway Flight Academy flight simulators.
We are excited to welcome youth groups and families on board to experience our new Overnight Adventure Program.
Overnight Adventure Programs
Each Overnight Adventure program is uniquely designed for you and your group or family. All programs include the following:
Participants must be at least 4 years of age to participate in any overnight program.
Learn the history of the USS Midway – at one time she was the largest warship on the high seas.
Sleep in the authentic Enlisted Berthing area that served the sailors when the USS Midway was deployed.
Guided Tours through behind-the-scenes areas – see how a city at sea operates.
Get exclusive time to explore the Flight Deck under the stars.
2026 Overnight Adventure Program Dates
Please see the list of dates for 2026 below.
10th, 16th, 31st
7th, 21st, 27th (Aviation Overnight)
6th, 21st, 28th
11th, 18th
1st, 8th (Aviation Overnight), 30th
19th, 27th
10th (Aviation Overnight), 18th, 31st
15th, 22nd
11th, 18th, 25th (Aviation Overnight)
10th, 17th
14th
Youth Group Overnight
Bring your Youth Groups aboard the USS Midway Museum for a night of adventure, education, and fun!
Embark on an unforgettable adventure starting at 6:30 p.m., where you will walk in the footsteps of sailors who lived and served aboard the USS Midway.
Youth Group Overnight Adventures are offered throughout the year and are intended for groups with participants up to 17 years old, including, but not limited to, Scouting America, Girls Scouts, church clubs, schools, JROTC, sports teams, and YMCAs.
Cost for a Youth Group Overnight: $110 per person
Individual chaperones must be assigned to youths ages 4 – 10, and one chaperone must be assigned to every 5 youths ages 10+.
Family Overnight
Families (consisting of at least one adult 18+ and one youth 17 or younger) are welcome to join us for select Overnight Adventures offered from July through August and a themed Halloween Overnight Adventure at the end of October.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure starting at 6:30 p.m., where you will walk in the footsteps of sailors who lived and served aboard the USS Midway.
Cost for Family & Overnight Adventure: $125 per person
Cost for Family Overnight Adventure for USS Midway Members: $100 per person
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of an Overnight Adventure?
What is the minimum age to participate in an overnight adventure?
How much is the overnight adventure deposit?
What is your cancellation policy?
What are the arrival and departure times?
Can participants leave the ship early?
Is parking available on the pier?
For a youth group overnight, what is the ratio of chaperones to children?
What ADA accommodations are available during an overnight adventure?
May I take photos during the overnight adventure?
Is smoking permitted during the overnight adventure?
What food or meals are provided?
What if we have a special diet or food allergy?
May we bring food or snacks?
Are showers available for use?
What should I wear for the overnight adventure?
Is there a minimum number of guests I can bring?
When is my final payment due?
Will there be any other events held during our overnight adventure?
What is the general timeline for the overnight adventure?
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Overnight Adventure Request Form
Please read our Frequently Asked Questions prior to submitting your request.
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