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USS Midway Museum

Imagine experiencing life at sea aboard one of America’s longest-serving aircraft carriers. Visitors to the USS Midway Museum enter a floating city at sea and walk in the footsteps of 225,000 Midway sailors who served our country and upheld the American ideals of strength, freedom and peace.

The USS Midway Museum is an unforgettable adventure for the entire family. Guests can spend the day exploring more than 60 exhibits with a collection of 29 restored aircraft. The self-guided audio tour, narrated by Midway sailors, brings the carrier’s history to life. Those who dare can “take to the sky” aboard one of two flight simulators.

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

• Our Exhibits
• Hangar Deck Exhibits
• Flight Deck Exhibits
• Below Deck Exhibits
• Aircraft Gallery
• TBD Devastator
• Midway Stories
• Remembrance Wall
• Midway Virtual Tour
• Battle of Midway Theater
• Flight Simulators
• Guided Island Tour
• Junior Pilot Program
• Catapult & Trap Talks
• Overnight Adventure
• Little Skippers

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• Legacy Week
• 4th of July Celebration
• Veterans Day Celebration
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910 North Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101

(619) 544-9600

Open daily: 10 AM - 5 PM

https://www.midway.org/

910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA

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USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum

Year in and year out, the USS  Midway  Museum is one of San Diego’s most popular attractions. This unique destination is actually a United States naval aircraft carrier that has been decommissioned and turned into a museum. Visitors to the USS  Midway  Museum can peruse a series of exhibits that demonstrate what life was like for the crew in every aspect of their time in service, as well as explore the over 30 historic aircrafts that remain onboard the vessel.

Save on your visit to the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum! USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum is included on the Go San Diego Pass . Save an additional 5% on the Go City Pass with Coupon Code: GO5CMANTIS The discount stacks on top the current sale prices! Promo expires on February 29th.

USS Midway History

Over the course of the 20 th  Century, no United States aircraft carrier was in active service for longer than the USS  Midway . Named in honor of the Battle of Midway, a significant naval confrontation that took place in early June 1942, the USS  Midway  was launched in September 1945, just after the close of World War II. The USS  Midway  would go on to see action all over the world, engaging in deployments off the coast of Vietnam, joining in NATO exercises, and serving as flagship naval carrier during Operation Desert Storm.

The USS  Midway  was decommissioned in 1992, and spent the next decade in storage. In 2003, plans were made to transform  Midway  into a museum, and the ship was moved to San Diego Bay. The USS  Midway  Museum opened its doors in 2004, and millions of visitors have passed across its decks ever since.

What’s at the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier

There are four primary exhibit areas at the USS  Midway  Museum: Hangar Deck, Flight Deck, Below Decks, and the Aircraft Gallery. Each one of the deck exhibits contains a plethora of hands-on experiences that share the story of life on the  Midway , details about its lengthy career, and historical artifacts pertaining to some of its many missions. Meanwhile, the Aircraft Gallery is home to over 30 historic aircrafts and helicopters. All of these aircrafts have been meticulously restored, and each one represents an important part of the  Midway ’s service.

The Battle of Midway Theater is a 90-seat facility that shows a 15-minute film called “Voices of Midway.” This riveting movie tells the story of the famous World War II battle that gave its name to the aircraft carrier, and is part of your general admission ticket. If you’re willing to pay a bit extra, you won’t want to miss going for a ride on one of the  Midway ’s flight simulators, Air Combat 360 and Virtual Reality Flight Experience: Screaming Eagles.

The USS  Midway  Museum has its own dedicated, on-site gift shop. Known as the Jet Shop, it occupies a prominent spot on the ship’s hangar deck, in the same location where jet engines were serviced by crew members when the vessel was on active duty. There you’ll have your pick of Navy-related apparel, souvenirs, books, and USS  Midway -themed memorabilia.

Not too far from the Jet Shop is Café 41, USS  Midway ’s in-house restaurant. Café 41 has been recently renovated and now features an all-new menu. Favorites here include staples like sandwiches, burgers, salads, and more. There’s usually a daily special or two available as well. If you’re hungry but in a hurry, Jet Express is a “grab-n-go” option that might work best for you and your needs.

Tips for Visiting the USS Midway

• If you are planning to visit many tourist attractions while in Sand Diego, think about buying a Go San Diego Pass . It includes admission to the Midway Aircraft Carrier as well as lot of other popular tourist attractions for one price.
• The USS  Midway  Museum is a large site, where there’s a lot to see and do. Therefore, it’s recommended you budget three to four hours when planning to visit, and wear comfortable shoes—you’ll be on your feet plenty!
• Unlike most museums, the USS  Midway  Museum actually permits same-day re-entry. All you have to do is swing by the Visitors Information Center for more details.
• All visitors are provided a self-guided audio tour with their admission. This terrific resource is divided into three parts covering the flight deck, hangar deck, and below-deck, and since it’s self-guided, you can customize your listening experience to suit your interests. If you were to listen to the entire tour, it could take you upwards of four hours to complete. The museum recommends bringing your own headphones or earbuds. 
• There are plenty of museum docents situated throughout the museum just waiting to answer any of your questions. Many of these individuals have personal experience as navy veterans, and they can easily be identified by the yellow hats they wear. 
• Air Combat 360 is a two-person flight simulator. Both spots must be occupied by participants, each participant must be at least 48” tall, and it costs less than $10 per person. Virtual Reality Flight Experience: Screaming Eagles is similarly priced, and each participant must be at least 38” tall. 
• Traveling exhibitions and special events routinely stop at the USS  Midway  Museum. Make sure you consult the museum’s calendar of events prior to your visit in order to be aware of any exciting, upcoming happenings that might be taking place around the time of your trip.

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USS Midway Museum

*san diego’s most popular family attraction.

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore a historic aircraft carrier.  Activities for all ages including self-guided audio tours, theater, flight simulators, climb-in aircraft, ejection seats and cockpits, guided tours of the bridge and more. Audio tours are available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, French and German.

Spectacular flight deck views of the downtown skyline, San Diego Bay Bridge, and active U.S. Navy ships! Midway is an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of San Diego, original home of TOP GUN.

Conveniently located in downtown San Diego along the Embarcadero. Parking available alongside on Navy Pier. Closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

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USS Midway Museum - a real aircraft carrier...fun for the family, once in a lifetime memory for everyone! Create a once in a lifetime memory exploring the USS Midway, the longest-serving U.S. Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century! Imagine living aboard a floating city at sea with 4,500 shipmates, by exploring galleys, officer's country, sleeping quarters and the 4 acre flight deck. Admission includes a self-guided audio tour to over 60 locations from the engine room to control tower, narrated by Midway sailors who lived or worked in each.

Family-oriented activities for all ages abound! Check out the new child's audio tour with content geared specifically for 7-12 year-olds, take the kids and explore, climb-aboard aircraft and cockpits, walk through helicopters, ride three types of flight simulators, climb in bunks, sit in ejection seat theatre, listen to real pilot conversations during Desert Storm, take the family to sea without leaving port!

Located alongside Navy Pier in downtown San Diego, parking is managed by ACE Parking.

Neighborhood: Downtown

910 North Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101

Contact Info

(619) 544-9600

Daily: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Last Admission at 4:00 PM Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving

Admission Prices:

• $31 Adult (Ages 13+)
• $21 Youth (6-12)
• $21 Veterans (w/ valid ID)
• Children 5 and under are free
• Free admission Active Duty Military, Law Enforcement & Firefighter (w/valid ID)

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• More than 30 restored military aircraft trace 80 years of naval aviation history
• Battle of Midway Theater
• Flight Simulators
• Award-winning audio tour
• Virtual Reality experience

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Midway’s Virtual Program for Teachers Launches This Summer

The USS Midway Museums Institute for Teachers (MIT) is delighted to announce the Midway Virtual Institute for 2021. All Midway Institute seminars will be online in 2021, offered from the last week in June through the end of July.

Seminars will be provided at no cost to teachers and will be held for two or three days, depending on the particular topics. One day webinars will also be offered.

The objective of the Midway Virtual Institute is to give teachers the opportunity to expand their knowledge of key issues about the Cold War, Vietnam War, Korean War, and World War II in the Pacific, including multiple interpretations, primary sources, and classroom strategies. All seminars will emphasize the inclusion of material suitable for classroom use.

Sessions will be held for approximately three hours each day, including talks by scholars and time for participants and scholars to interact. Each seminar will include a video tour of locations aboard Midway to showcase the ship as America’s premier aircraft carrier museum.

The seminar program gets underway with “Legacy of Protest” from June 29 – July 1. This will be an overview of the protest movements during the Cold War era (1960s and 1970s), with emphasis on the American civil rights, women’s rights, and Vietnam antiwar movements.

On July 6 – 8 we will offer “The Last Years of the War in Vietnam and its Aftermath,” reviewing the 1970s events leading to the end of America’s involvement in the Vietnam War, the collapse of South Vietnam in 1975, and the unification of the two Vietnams.

“The Global Cold War and its Impact in Developing Countries: Case Studies from Asia and Latin America” will be the topic for July 13 –15. This seminar will include five case studies, examining key questions, U.S. policies, and the internal dynamics of the countries involved.

July 20 –21 brings “The Visual Culture of the Cold War,” a review of posters, cover art, cartoons, video, propaganda, and other media images that can be used in the classroom to illustrate cultural changes.

Two single day webinars at the end of July round out the Midway Virtual Institute’s summer programs. On July 27, we will offer “Understanding North Korea,” analyzing the Kim family dictatorship and its military and nuclear capability. On July 28 we will have “World War II and the Rise of the Aircraft Carrier,” focusing on the aircraft carrier as the centerpiece of American naval strategy.

Additionally, from July 19 – 22, the Gilder-Lehrman Institute will offer an online seminar co-sponsored by Midway entitled “The Vietnam War.” This seminar covers the many years of war in Vietnam waged between 1940 and 1975.

All topics, schedules and speakers are subject to change due to possible COVID-19 disruptions.  For details and updates about the new Midway Virtual Institute for Teachers, or for teachers’ program registration, see the education section of the Midway’s website.

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USS Midway Historic Aircraft Carrier & Naval Museum

The USS Midway aircraft carrier is America’s most popular naval warship museum . Located in downtown San Diego, the museum is open 10am to 5pm 7 days a week, closing only for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day . The museum holds over 700 events a year, from Navy retirements and re-enlistments to changes of command.

What is the USS Midway Known For?

Commissioned after the culmination of World War II, the USS Midway was one of the longest-serving aircraft carriers of the 20th century. The United States Navy used the Midway throughout the Cold War , until the carrier was decommissioned in 1992. Midway was an important contributor to the US war effort in Vietnam . 

During Operation Frequent Wind , known by civilians as the evacuation of Saigon, the Midway was the scene of a heroic rescue. Major Buang-Ly of the Republic of Vietnam Air Force loaded his family of seven onto a 2-seat Cessna O-1, evaded enemy ground fire while fleeing occupied Côn Sơn, and pleaded with Midway to let him land. After learning of the situation the ship’s commanding officer, Captain Larry Chambers, ordered $10 million of Huey helicopters to be pushed into the Indian Ocean to make room for the family to safely and expertly land. In so doing Major Buang was the first Vietnamese fixed-wing pilot to ever land on an aircraft carrier deck. Operation Frequent Wind is regarded as the most perilous period the Midway experienced. The ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam) collapsed much faster than anticipated, and defectors from its air force bombed the local air base, restricting tactical options and projecting dangerous amounts of firepower into South Vietnam’s coastal waters.

Midway’s last engagement was in Operation Desert Storm , where she conducted the first carrier strikes of the war. Midway left the Persian Gulf in March 1991, and was decommissioned in April 1992, in Seattle.

The USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum

The former carrier departed the Navy Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility in Washington, bound for San Diego, California, where it would serve as both museum and memorial. On January 2004 it was moored at the Broadway Pier in San Diego and opened to the public in June of that year. More than twice as many visitors came aboard the USS Midway as were expected in its first year: almost 880 thousand in all.

Admission to the Midway aircraft carrier museum includes a self-guided tour in six languages:

• Mandarin Chinese

USS Midway Audio Tours

The USS Midway audio tour lasts between 2 and 4 hours, depending on the interest levels of the individual. For younger guests, there is a family tour, specifically curated for children. This tour is shorter, at between 2 to 3 hours. Both versions of the tour take in:

• The flight deck— visitors can hear from pilots who flew the more than 20 aircraft, check out the Officers’ Country, and pilot Ready Rooms.
• The hangar deck— here, visitors learn about how you dropped anchor for such a large carrier, what it was like to sleep in an enlisted sailor’s bunk, or fly a WWII aircraft .
• Below decks— this section of the tour introduces visitors to the Engine Room, Galley, Sick Bay, and Laundry, among other areas.

Other Museum Activities

There is far more than the audio tour for visitors to take in at the Midway maritime museum.  USS Midway exhibits and activities include:

• Not one, but two flight simulators are available for visitors to experience what it is like to be a Navy pilot: one called Air Combat 360 which mimics aerial combat including rolls, spins, somersaults, and loops. The second, the Screaming Eagles exercise, simulates the experience of an F/18 pilot.
• There is a 90-seat theater with a 15 minute multimedia movie about the Battle of Midway , the story told by those who participated in it.
• A second tour, this one guided by a Docent, shows visitors the ‘island’: the command center for flight deck operations. This tour requires visitors to climb ladders and is often sold out, so those wishing to participate should go early to avoid disappointment.
• On the flight deck, Docents (many of whom are former Navy pilots) explain the process of launching off (catapults) and landing on an aircraft carrier (traps).
• Children visiting the museum can earn their Junior Pilot Wings by visiting the locations in the family audio tour and follow the instructions on their activity sheet. Those who finish the tasks will receive their wings in a special ceremony.
• For youth groups and families interested in an authentic aircraft carrier experience, the museum offers Snooze Crewz. During these overnight adventures, young visitors can sleep in the original Navy bunks, eat breakfast on board, and take part in other onboard activities.

Volunteer Docents wearing yellow hats are available around the museum to answer questions for visitors and even share personal stories.

All in all, the USS Midway Museum offers a great deal of educational and informational value for the cost of entry. Adults (those over the age of 12) pay $26, while children between 6 and 12, as well as veterans with proof of service pay the reduced rate of $18. Active duty military personnel (including reservists), as well as active sworn police officers and fire fighters that present qualifying ID enter for free, as do children under the age of 6. The museum also offers annual passes for couples and groups of 4.    

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The Midway Museum is a great ship to tour. I served on the USS Ticonderoga in 67-68 as a YN3 in the Air Department Office and was surprised and happy to see my former Air Boss, Dick Schulte, had been the Commanding Officer of the Midway when the ship changed home ports to Japan.

The retired officer explaining how planes get captured had been the Air Boss under Captain Schulte.

A great way to spend a few hours while visiting San Diego.

Donald Viewig I was on the Tico the same time as you were. I was a ordancemen in VF 191.

The Midway Museum is a great ship to visit with the entire family. The USS Midway (VA-115) was my first duty station in 1973. Followed by these ships in my 28 year career: USS Ponchatoula, USS Bryce Canyon, USS Tarawa, USS Ranger (my 2nd carrier), USS Dixon, USS Coronado (Com 3rd Flt Staff). I was on the Midway for Operation Frequent Wind and Operation Eagle Pull when we pushed the Huey helicopters into the Indian Ocean and had Major Buang-Ly land his Cessna on the Flight Deck with his family of seven (7). The tours are outstanding. You won’t be disappointed!

The USS Midway was my first ship. I was in VF-151 in 1972-73. I also visited the Midway as a museum a few times, and it was like going back in time.

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March 31, 2020 By Brent Bernasconi

Virtual San Diego: Bringing Culture and Attractions to You

While social distancing and travel restrictions have many around the world staying home, people everywhere can still feel the warmth and joy of a San Diego experience through a number of virtual connection opportunities.

Whether you’re looking for an educational activity or inspiration for warmer days ahead, these virtual San Diego experiences are sure to delight your senses, no matter where you’re watching.

Animal and Attraction Experiences

San Diego Zoo

With the launch of #WereHereTogether, parents, educators and fans from around the world can stay connected to their favorite animals and species through a wealth of free online content, entertainment and educational tools provided by San Diego Zoo Global.

For teachers, there’s a wealth of supplemental curriculum on wildlife and habitats that’s readily available online. And for parents seeking to inspire and inform their children about the wonders of plants and animals , information on hundreds of species is only a click away.

And don’t forget the San Diego Zoo’s many webcams! Whether observing the animals for educational purposes or simply for an entertaining mental break, the zoo and Safari Park’s koalas, apes, tigers and more can be viewed online anytime.

SeaWorld San Diego

Kids can explore hands-on, multi-disciplinary activities, engage in a fun and creative learning environment. Discover something amazing along the way through these classroom activities and resources created for educators and students grades K – 12. Use the immersive teacher guides developed at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens to help students understand how they can best care for our Earth’s resources. Discover activities that integrate science, math, geography, art, and language.

The Saving a Species Video Series invites visitors to come face-to-face with the wonders of wildlife through species-focused episodes and related classroom activities. Each Animal Byte is a one-page fact sheet specifically designed to help you quickly find information about some of the most interesting creatures found in the animal kingdom. Animal InfoBooks are your resource for wildlife information. 

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is live streaming from its Giant Kelp Forest exhibit. The Kelp Cam is a stunning live feed featuring Leopard Sharks, Moray Eels, Garibaldi and a 300-pound Giant Black Seabass. The aquarium is also working on a new section of the website dedicated to online learning. Newly created online resources for educators and parents will be available as free downloads. Educational content will be structured by age or grade and as much as possible will be aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). There will also be informal learning content such as art projects and educational coloring pages.

USS Midway Museum

Experience the excitement of the USS Midway Museum from the comfort of your own home! The Midway Virtual Tour gives you a unique and exclusive opportunity to explore America’s favorite aircraft carrier museum’s most popular spaces and exhibits . Listen to the award-winning audio tour , view a naval aircraft gallery , and be inspired by historic and heroic military accounts at Karl’s Korner Blog and United Stories of America . Kids can also enjoy fun and educational activities at Little Skippers .

San Diego County Fair

This year, the San Diego County Fairs are bringing their popular School Tours to your home! Join their host Karla and her animal friends, Jackson the Under Dog, George the Python, and Poppy the Super Sonic Hedgehog as you learn about their natural superpowers!

Looking for something to do with the kids? Use the fair’s Activity Book filled with fun puzzles, coloring activities, and brain teasers designed for children in grades K-3. You can find the Reading Certificate Program on the last page which gives kids 12 and under a free ticket to the Fair upon completion.

Balboa Park Cultural Partnership

For a one-stop  site of Balboa Park’s many offerings, Balboa Park TV is an aggregate of many YouTube channels from across the vast park that serves as San Diego’s cultural heart.

San Diego Air and Space Museum

SDASM TV features incredible and rare stories behind the greatest achievements in aviation and space flight history.

San Diego Museum of Art

The Masterpiece Minute Podcast is a 60-second mini podcast led by museum curators spotlighting works of art from the museum’s collection, including masterpieces by Juan Sánchez Cotán, Diego Rivera and more. The SDMA mobile app offers virtual tours (from the lower rotunda to the galleries and the building’s façade), access to the museum’s collections , audio clips, games and more. The museum’s YouTube channel features a robust variety of media, including guest lectures, recordings with the San Diego Opera and Youth Symphony , as well as ArtStop episodes, which are short, interactive clips where curators tour and comment on several works of art.

Fleet Science Center

Answers to viewer questions, science experiments and science jokes can all be found on FleetTV , an exciting place where you can have fun with experiments, hands-on activities, behind-the-scenes interviews and more, all from the comfort of your home. Oh, and did we mention jokes? Because they’ve got those, too!

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Model train enthusiasts can enjoy an array of clips about railroad history and on their YouTube channel .

San Diego Natural History Museum

The natural world does not stop, and neither does the San Diego Natural History Museum. The museum’s science blogs that go back through years of research and discovery will continue to be updated during this time, and their educational resources include plenty of activities you can do at home. Scroll through hundreds of historic texts, images, and art in the digital library resources . For the paleontologist in your life, 3D models of some specimens are online.

Museum of Photographic Arts

MOPA keeps conversations alive with MOPA Connects , a space for virtual exhibits, blogs, artist highlights and more. Visitors can explore selected photograph displays on their  online exhibit .

San Diego History Center

We are all in this together, and the San Diego History Center is asking for your story and your experience with COVID-19. Visitors to their website can also enjoy San Diego’s history with their online resources and videos .

Timken Museum of Art

Visitors can explore Timken’s greatest collections and paintings from the comfort of their home via  live Zoom  tours and lectures.

Museum of Us

The Museum of Us Mobile Tour offers visitors a unique behind-the-scenes experience. Visit hidden places in the museum, uncover lost stories from staff, and explore a lesser known history of the Museum of Man. 

Performing Arts

San Diego Symphony

Music lovers can listen to rebroadcasts of concerts on KPBS every Sunday night at 8:00 PM (Pacific time zone). Check out the San Diego Symphony Spotify channel, where you can find playlists for each of their scheduled concerts. The symphony’s Nuvi Mehta, who offers commentary and insight prior to each live performance, continues to share his musical knowledge via his podcasts .

The Old Globe

The Old Globe is connecting with the community through carefully curated Online Theatre Programs . Theatre aficionados can explore a vast selection of live and pre-recorded sessions, plays, workshops, and series. Shakespeare fans can revive his works and explore his mind with Thinking Shakespeare Live and Thinking Shakespeare Live: Sonnets! Every Thursday the Globe posts a new coloring book page featuring an original design for costumes, sets, or props from past shows. Other programs include the 10-minute play In-Zoom , an intimate connection with Old Globe theatre makers with Act Breaks , the Spanish playwriting workshop Voces de la Comunida , and Globe to Go , a distance learning lesson plans for those looking for introductory theatre and Shakespeare lessons at home. Live sessions can be experienced on the Globe’s Facebook page while past workshops and plays live on The Old Globe YouTube Channel .

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

Spreckels Organ Pavillion’s concerts live on with live streams of each Sunday’s concert performed on their world-famous pipe organ.

Seaport Village

Seaport Sessions Podcast gives a look inside the various small businesses in and around Seaport Village that have made it a charming and vibrant destination for locals and visitors. Seaport Village’s streaming channel features past and upcoming concerts, performances, workshops, demonstrations and more. Virtual Village is a fun way to stay connected and shop from Seaport Village’s unique small retailers.

San Diego School of Ballet

Online ballet, pilates, tap and stretch classes are all available to join from home. The classes are 1 hour and are free with a suggested donation. Complete class schedules and information can be found here .

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Due to the critical repair work that is being conducted on the ship’s mast and island superstructure, the docent-led tours of the island will be closed until June of 2024. Please be sure to enjoy our temporary “Island Presentation” on the flight deck to learn about all the functions of the island superstructure and command center.

Enjoy a special tour onboard, led by one of Midway’s world-class volunteer Docents!

An aircraft carrier’s  island  is the command center for flight deck operations, as well as the ship as a whole. The island  is located on the flight deck and rises above all the aircraft aboard ship.

Midway’s guided Island Tour takes you up serpentine ladders through the navigation and flight control sections of the ship.

Expert Midway Docents will lead you through to explain Air Operations, Pri-fly, Navigational chart room, Captain’s Bridge, and Captain’s at sea cabin.

The Island Tour is given daily on the flight deck and is included with the price of admission. Space is limited. -->

Visitor Tip

Due to tight spaces, this tour has limited capacity. It is recommended to take this tour as early as possible during your visit. Lines for this tour close as early as 3:30 pm on busy days.

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