SAN DIEGO AIRCRAFT CARRIER MUSEUM

SAN DIEGO, CA

The San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum, located in San Diego, California, is a unique museum dedicated to the history and preservation of aircraft carriers used by the United States Navy. The museum is located on the decommissioned USS Midway, a World War II-era aircraft carrier that was the longest-serving U.S. Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century. The museum offers visitors a chance to explore the ship and its history, as well as the opportunity to experience a variety of interactive exhibits, which tell the story of the ship’s past and the naval aviators who served on it.

The museum’s permanent exhibits include the Flight Deck, which features a wide array of aircraft on display, as well as the ship’s Control Tower, the Hangar Deck, and the Ship’s Prison. There are also several interactive areas, including the Flight Simulator, allowing visitors to experience life in the air, and the flight deck theater, which provides a virtual tour of the ship’s interior. The museum also offers visitors the chance to explore the Living Quarters, where they can learn about the daily lives of the crew members who served on the ship.

The museum also hosts a variety of special events, including lectures, tours, and educational programs. The museum also works with the local community to provide educational programs and internships for students, as well as volunteer opportunities for those interested in helping to preserve the history of the USS Midway. Visitors of all ages can explore the history of the ship and its crew and get an understanding of the technological and human courage required to operate such a vessel.

SAN DIEGO AIRCRAFT CARRIER MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SAN DIEGO CA. US MID #8400600150

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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• telephone: 6195449600

SAN DIEGO AIRCRAFT CARRIER MUSEUM
937 N HARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO
CA
92132

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