Free Admission for Active Duty Military and Reservists

The USS Midway Museum proudly offers free admission to our nation's Active-Duty Military and Active-Duty Reservists. Present your valid identification at the ticket booth on the day of your visit for free same-day admission.

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Celebrate Midway’s 80th with Free Admission for Our 80+ Guests!

In honor of the USS Midway’s 80th birthday, we’re welcoming our most seasoned visitors with free admission all September long!

If you’re 80 years young or older, enjoy complimentary same-day admission to the museum. Simply present your valid photo ID at our ticket booth to receive your ticket (offer not valid online).

Offer valid: September 1–30, 2025
Who qualifies: Guests 80 years of age or older (valid photo ID required)

Special Embarcadero Adventure Offers

With your general admission USS Midway Museum online ticket purchase, enjoy additional discounts at nearby attractions along the San Diego Embarcadero:

  • $5 off Adult General Admission and $3 off Child tickets at the San Diego Maritime Museum.
  • $5 off per person for 1 or 2-hour Harbor Tours with Hornblower Cruises and Events (adult ticket only).
  • $5 off per person for 1 or 2-hour Harbor Tours with Flagship Cruises and Events (adult ticket only). These offers are valid for up to six people per Midway ticket and cannot be combined with other promotions.

Please note that these offers exclude event tickets and member event tickets and cannot be combined with other group rates. Contact the vendor directly for any inquiries about booking or using these offers

Free admission for children 3 years old and younger, Active Duty Military (w/valid ID), and Reservist. To receive free admission, visit the ticket booth on the day of your visit. All other guests within your party must purchase tickets in advance online.