I am a bit of a nerd when it comes to war stuff so this museum was definitely one of the best things that I have done in San Diego.
Located right along the Navy Pier in Downtown, the USS Midway Museum lends deep insights into naval aviation and one of the important chapters of American history.
The museum is home to the iconic USS Midway, which has been one of the country’s oldest aircraft carriers. A famed naval museum in the United States, it also shelters an arsenal of other significant carriers, most of which were crafted in Southern California.
Wasn’t too crowded, more than enough room to maintain safe social distancing.
I was very impressed with how the information was presented and the ability to walk around the ship and see a variety of aircraft. All the volunteers were happy to tell me all about the ship. I learned a lot of details about the planes and the functioning of the ship itself.
Also, how an aircraft stops at 160 miles per hour, and how the plane goes from 0 to 160 miles per hour in under 2.5 seconds. Interesting!
I have visited a few military ship museums over the years, but this one is by far the best experience I have had. The ship is located in the heart of the tourist area along the bay with parking on the pier next door.
Once you are on board you are given a recorder for a self guided tour with about 60 different recordings of areas on the ship, aircraft on the deck, and comments from several sailors who served aboard her.
The ship is well maintained and their are retired military members to give you details about what life was like to serve on this great place.
I think that all Americans should visit a military museum or experience of some kind to put things in perspective. We so often take our freedoms for granted.
The USS Midway museum is complete with simulators, myriad deck exhibits and the stirring Battle of Midway theater. The museum has also been a host to an array of private, media and sporting events
The city of San Diego should be incredibly proud of this museum as it can even intrigue those who aren’t even interested in ships or planes.
The USS Midway is absolutely incredible. A great history lesson! I recommend this to anyone that loves America or that wants to understand some of our military history. Thank you Midway Museum for the great day.
Leave a Reply