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Downtown Waterfront · $32–38 adult · Ranked in 2 lists
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USS Midway Museum is a Downtown Waterfront spot ranked #1 of 8 in our Best Museums in San Diego list, scoring 93/100. Order the flight deck and hangar audio tour. The most impressive museum experience in San Diego.
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Score 93/100 · Order: Flight deck and hangar audio tour · $32 adult
An entire aircraft carrier turned into a walkable museum, with a well-produced audio tour narrated by veterans. Budget three hours minimum.
Local tip: Go at opening — the flight deck is empty and cool before 11am.
Score 85/100 · Order: Flight deck, cockpit sit-ins · $32–38 adult
The Midway holds kids' attention because it's a real ship they can climb through. The flight deck with two dozen aircraft is the payoff. Three to four hours is typical, and the included audio tour is well-produced.
Local tip: The audio tour is included — get one for each kid, it changes the visit entirely.
Scored with our ranking methodology — museums, family-attractions.
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