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Explore USS Midway Museum: A Naval History Experience

When it comes to sunny, fun, and welcoming vacation destinations on the map, San Diego, California is hard to top! Here, visitors can enjoy easy access to beaches, museums, incredible restaurants, and thrilling entertainment venues at just about every turn. Finding your vacation state of mind in San Diego isn’t a hard thing to do and if you happen to be a history buff, you’ll find there’s a lot for you here as well! A great place to check out when you find yourself wanting to dive into military history in particular during your stay is the USS Midway Museum 

Step into the Past 

A trip to the USS Midway Museum in San Diego is truly an opportunity to step into the past and experience history coming to life. You’ll find the USS Midway Museum at 910 N. Harbor Drive sitting within the waters that surround downtown San Diego. The museum is easy to spot as it’s built on and around a historic naval aircraft carrier at Navy Pier. During a visit, guests can get an authentic feel for the enormous dimensions of the carrier while browsing displays and getting up close to the aircraft onboard as well. You’ll want to take your time to check out the many collections and exhibits that highlight aviation and naval history when you’re onboard—so don’t be surprised if you end up lingering longer than you originally planned! 

Visit Logistics 

You can stop by the USS Midway Museum for a visit any day of the week between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. To enter the museum, you’ll need to purchase a general admission ticket for $32, or if you’re traveling with kids between the ages of 4 and 12, you can buy a ticket for $22. Those who visit and are 3 years of age and under can tour at no cost. With a ticket in hand, you’ll have options to pick and choose between a self-guided audio tour or a guided tour led by veteran volunteers. If you choose a guided visit, you’ll enjoy the unique opportunity of having museum insight paired with personal military history along the way. 

Savor Every Second in San Diego 

No matter when you find yourself enjoying time in San Diego, the team at Drift Vacation Homes is here to make sure you have the incredible accommodations in place to match the moment. Reach out today to learn more about our exciting lineup of property options available and how we can help you make it an unforgettable California adventure!