San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum / USS Midway
add photosThe USS Midway Museum is offfers more than 60 exhibits with a collection of 27 restored aircraft.
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"Great."
The kids loved this museum. They went with my uncle who used to serve on the exact ship that the museum is now located on. We are a family full of military members, and so this was just another cool experience for the kids. My son now wants to be on a big ship just like my uncle! the ship is in the water, and very large. Definitely one of the most talked about museums of the week!
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"mr. pilot"
it is awesome especially for your little dudes. And history enthusiast, could be mom or dada. First of all, it is a real used ship, not just a replica, so that's there history actually carved into the steel and you can certainly feel how compacted the place is. it might grow the claustrophobic in you. audio guided tour is very highly recommended. watch over your little bundle of energy or daredevil, cause you certainly don't want them plunge into the water, it is the bay not the sea, so more pollution are concentrated. don't miss the watch tower, where you can find telescope looking over san diego downtown or coronado. also you and your little one can try hop into a retired aircraft and got your picture taken. for mom or pops that watch top gun, there's a retired aircraft just for ya. overall, it is a very interesting visit. check some coupon from san diego digest for discounted price.
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"Ahoy!"
If your kids like ships, the navy, and history then this is the perfect place for them. Even if they don't enjoy the things I have listed above, they will enjoy this day. Plan on it being a full day trip. There is so much to see and learn. You actually get to tour the entire ship from the deck where planes use to land to the sailor's actual sleeping quarters. On the 4th of July, you can purchase tickets to actually be on the ship's deck to watch the fire works. How awesome is that!!! This is a must do with your kids!
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"Explore an aircraft carrier!"
We toured the USS Midway in Sept. 09, and it was a wonderful experience. The ship is docked and staffed with volunteers who can answer questions. There are flight simulators, and about 25 aircraft on the landing deck, some of which you may tour. Boy Scouts were spending the night on the ship the day we were there, and Navy Seals were sky diving and landing on the ship!
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"Great but a lot of Stairs"
I recently took my two kids ages 6 and 7 and their grandfather to the USS Midway. It was so much more fun than we thought. They show you a lot of the ship and you wear headphones that tell you about the ship and how it was used. I don't recommend it for anyone who is cannot handle a lot of stairs or children who have a hard time going up and down stairs because some of the stairs are very narrow.
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"Fun with the Family"
Opened in June 2004, the museum is located aboard the USS Midway, permanently docked at Navy Pier in San Diego Bay. Marvel at a floating “city at sea” and share in an odyssey that began in 1945 when the USS Midway was commissioned as the largest ship in the world. Audio guide provided. More than thirty-five exhibits and displays.
You have access to the mess deck, berthing spaces, hangar deck, and flight deck. The museum includes flight simulators, a gift shop, and a cafe and is constantly adding new programs. An outstanding experience.
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