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USS Midway Museum, San Diego, CA
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USS Midway Museum

USS Midway Museum is a museum in San Diego, CA, part of the San Diego guide. Cost: $25 to $50.

910 N Harbor Dr · San Diego, CA

Why you should go…

Commissioned in 1945 and active for nearly 50 years, the USS Midway is now permanently moored on San Diego Bay as a self-guided museum. Visitors walk the flight deck among restored fighter jets and helicopters, then descend into the engine room, berthing quarters, and bridge below.

  • #aircraft carrier
  • #military history
  • #waterfront
  • #self-guided

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