Commissioned on Sept. 10, 1945, the USS Midway was built in only 17 months and served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1992, becoming the longest-serving aircraft carrier in the 20th century. On April 11, 1992, Midway was decommissioned in San Diego and was transferred to the Navy’s inactive ship fleet in Bremerton, Washington until 2003, when it was donated to the San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It opened to the public as the USS Midway Museum in June 2004, in one of the most beautiful locations along San Diego Bay.
Over the past 20 years, Midway has become one of the top tourist destinations in Southern California and the most visited ship museum in the United States. The museum features engaging and inspiring exhibits, an award-winning audio tour, dynamic interactive experiences, and more than 700 volunteers - many of whom served on Midway – who help bring naval history to life for visiting guests. Visitors gain a firsthand understanding of naval aviation through its full-motion flight simulators and virtual reality experience, as well as the importance of service and sacrifice at the Battle of the Midway theater. The museum’s more than 30 restored military aircraft tell the story of more than 80 years of naval aviation history. Visitors can also enjoy a bite at the Café 41 eatery and shop at the popular Jet Shop (gift shop).
Beyond its exhibits, Midway offers a top-notch education program, hosts hundreds of events annually, and is heavily involved in both the local community, and in programs that support our men and women in uniform.
The USS Midway Museum is not only a San Diego icon but is recognized as America's Living Symbol of Freedom.
Company Details
- Employees
- 255
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego,ca 92101,united States
- Phone
- +1 619 544 9600
- vi****@****way.org
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, And Zoos
- NAICS
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- Website
- midway.org
- Keywords
- Naval History, San Diego Museum, San Diego Attraction, Aircraft Carrier, Naval Aircraft, #1 Thing to Do in San Diego (Trip Advisor), America’s Living Symbol of Freedom, Aircraft Carrier Museum, Volunteers, Family Attraction, Flight Simulator, Carrier aviation, Aircraft Restoration, Historical Aircraft.
- HQ
- San Diego, CA
- Competitors
- San Diego Foundation, The San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Padres, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, The City of San Diego, San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego Emerging Museum Professionals, The New Children's Museum, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
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Uss Midway Museum's helpline number is +1 619 544 9600
Uss Midway Museum's website is midway.org
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Uss Midway Museum's top competitors are
San Diego Foundation,
The San Diego Museum Of Art,
San Diego Natural History Museum,
San Diego Padres,
Museum Of Contemporary Art San Diego,
The City Of San Diego,
San Diego Air & Space Museum,
San Diego Emerging Museum Professionals,
The New Children's Museum,
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
Uss Midway Museum's support email address is vinfo@midway.org
Uss Midway Museum's categories are Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Uss Midway Museum's founding year is 2004
