Located in downtown San Diego at the Navy Pier, the USS Midway Museum should not be missed. The Midway is the longest-serving U.S. Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century. I lived in San Diego 12 years before visiting with a friend from Australia. It is a very interesting tour that takes you around the ENTIRE ship. Starts in the boiler and takes you through each compartment ending on the bridge. The tour is a self-guided audio tour featuring 60 exhibits. On the top deck you will see some of the 24 restored aircraft and have a chance to climb into them. Veterans are on hand to explain what it was like to live in such cramped quarters and to answer any questions you might have. Plan several hours to visit. Food and drink is available for purchase.

I was stationed for two years on this important part of our American History. Take the tour when in San Diego and see what it was like to live on a floating museum. Crossing the equator on the Midway was an unforgettable experience on many levels...

Although expensive, the Midway is a fascinating piece of history with a lot to see. I have gone both alone and with a group, and it is definitely better to go alone, so you can move at your own speed and not worry about losing anyone.

really worth seeing! there is an audio headset tour that comes with the initial tour and it really makes you feel more involved in the museum with explanations of virtually anything you want to know

Great tour of one heck of a ship!