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USS MIDWAY Museum Private Tour and No-host Social Hour/Lunch
Guest Speaker: Docent Andrew Ortiz
Location: 910 N. Harbor Drive San Diego CA 92101
Date: Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Please arrive at 9:30 AM to allow ample time to find parking
and to be ready for group admission at 9:50 AM
directly outside the museum main entrance
Cost: $20.00 for PBK EPSILON members or guests
$5 Early Bird discount valid until midnight October 18th
Contact Programs Director for your early bird discount code at
pbk.sdepsilon.programs@gmail.com
Payment:
- Please pay and RSVP via our sdpbk.org events “shopping cart”
- If you are using early bird discount codes and have guests, please purchase your own ticket and your guest’s ticket separately so we can get an accurate RSVP list for the museum
Post-tour No-host Social Hour/Brunch: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Fish Market, 750 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92132
Event Description:
Please arrive at 9:30 AM to find parking, and be ready for group admission at 9:50 AM with Lance (Programs) and/or Paul (President) directly outside the museum main entrance. Please RSVP and pay via our website. Contact Programs Director for your discount code at pbk.sdepsilon.programs@gmail.com; when the tour ends around 11:00 AM, take some time to explore on your own, and then head on over to Fish Market for some conversation, food, and drink.
The USS Midway was the longest-serving aircraft carrier in the 20th century. Named after the climactic Battle of Midway of June 1942, Midway was built in only 17 months but missed World War II by one week when commissioned on Sept. 10, 1945. Midway was the first in a three-ship class of large carriers that featured an armored flight deck and a powerful air group of 120 planes. On April 11, 1992, the Midway was decommissioned in San Diego and remained in the inactive ship fleet in Bremerton, Washington, until 2003, when it was donated to the 501(c)3 nonprofit San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum organization.
On June 7, 2004, the USS Midway Museum opened to the public as a floating naval aircraft carrier museum. Over the past 20 years, Midway has not only become the most popular, but the most visited naval ship museum in the world, with more than 20 million visitors. Proudly known as America’s Living Symbol of Freedom, Midway has become a treasured icon for the city of San Diego.
All visitors are subject to a bag check before coming aboard the USS Midway Museum. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, outside food/beverage, glass containers of any kind, pets, bicycles, skateboards/scooters, and weapons of any kind. Shirts and shoes are required for all guests, and inappropriate or offensive clothing is prohibited. Items allowed onboard include but are not limited to service animals, strollers, clear plastic bottles, and umbrellas. Exploring the Midway can involve a lot of walking and navigating ladders. For your safety, we recommend comfortable, closed-toed shoes and suggest layered clothing as temperatures vary around the ship. We are dedicated to providing a complete experience for all guests. From wheelchair access and service animals to ASL and audio descriptive tours, learn more about accessibility onboard here.
PARKING
Parking is located on Navy Pier adjacent to the USS Midway Museum. Owned by the Port of San Diego and managed by Ace Parking, this lot is for passenger vehicles only; no RV parking is permitted. Parking rates are generally between $10 and $20, subject to change at the discretion of Ace Parking and the Port of San Diego. Parking rates generally increase for special events and holidays. Front-row handicapped parking spaces located in the Navy Pier parking lot are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Navy Pier Parking Rates: $15 (October through March) - up to six (6) hours; $25 - over six (6) hours.
Nearby Metered & Pay Station Parking. Metered and pay station parking is available adjacent to the USS Midway Museum along Harbor Drive and throughout city streets. Downtown San Diego features more than 50,000 parking spaces, some within walking distance of Midway, and others are a short pedicab or taxi ride away. Most metered and pay station parking spots have a maximum of 2hrs-3hrs. Museum visitors who want to stay longer than three (3) hours are advised to park at the Navy Pier. Please read all signs carefully to understand each space's required timing and rates.
SOCIAL HOUR/LUNCH
We plan to enjoy post-tour company, conversation, and no-host food/drink at FISH MARKET.
Guest Speaker: Docent Andrew Ortiz
Location: 910 N. Harbor Drive San Diego CA 92101
Date: Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Please arrive at 9:30 AM to allow ample time to find parking
and to be ready for group admission at 9:50 AM
directly outside the museum main entrance
Cost: $20.00 for PBK EPSILON members or guests
$5 Early Bird discount valid until midnight October 18th
Contact Programs Director for your early bird discount code at
pbk.sdepsilon.programs@gmail.com
Payment:
- Please pay and RSVP via our sdpbk.org events “shopping cart”
- If you are using early bird discount codes and have guests, please purchase your own ticket and your guest’s ticket separately so we can get an accurate RSVP list for the museum
Post-tour No-host Social Hour/Brunch: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Fish Market, 750 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92132
Event Description:
Please arrive at 9:30 AM to find parking, and be ready for group admission at 9:50 AM with Lance (Programs) and/or Paul (President) directly outside the museum main entrance. Please RSVP and pay via our website. Contact Programs Director for your discount code at pbk.sdepsilon.programs@gmail.com; when the tour ends around 11:00 AM, take some time to explore on your own, and then head on over to Fish Market for some conversation, food, and drink.
The USS Midway was the longest-serving aircraft carrier in the 20th century. Named after the climactic Battle of Midway of June 1942, Midway was built in only 17 months but missed World War II by one week when commissioned on Sept. 10, 1945. Midway was the first in a three-ship class of large carriers that featured an armored flight deck and a powerful air group of 120 planes. On April 11, 1992, the Midway was decommissioned in San Diego and remained in the inactive ship fleet in Bremerton, Washington, until 2003, when it was donated to the 501(c)3 nonprofit San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum organization.
On June 7, 2004, the USS Midway Museum opened to the public as a floating naval aircraft carrier museum. Over the past 20 years, Midway has not only become the most popular, but the most visited naval ship museum in the world, with more than 20 million visitors. Proudly known as America’s Living Symbol of Freedom, Midway has become a treasured icon for the city of San Diego.
All visitors are subject to a bag check before coming aboard the USS Midway Museum. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, outside food/beverage, glass containers of any kind, pets, bicycles, skateboards/scooters, and weapons of any kind. Shirts and shoes are required for all guests, and inappropriate or offensive clothing is prohibited. Items allowed onboard include but are not limited to service animals, strollers, clear plastic bottles, and umbrellas. Exploring the Midway can involve a lot of walking and navigating ladders. For your safety, we recommend comfortable, closed-toed shoes and suggest layered clothing as temperatures vary around the ship. We are dedicated to providing a complete experience for all guests. From wheelchair access and service animals to ASL and audio descriptive tours, learn more about accessibility onboard here.
PARKING
Parking is located on Navy Pier adjacent to the USS Midway Museum. Owned by the Port of San Diego and managed by Ace Parking, this lot is for passenger vehicles only; no RV parking is permitted. Parking rates are generally between $10 and $20, subject to change at the discretion of Ace Parking and the Port of San Diego. Parking rates generally increase for special events and holidays. Front-row handicapped parking spaces located in the Navy Pier parking lot are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Navy Pier Parking Rates: $15 (October through March) - up to six (6) hours; $25 - over six (6) hours.
Nearby Metered & Pay Station Parking. Metered and pay station parking is available adjacent to the USS Midway Museum along Harbor Drive and throughout city streets. Downtown San Diego features more than 50,000 parking spaces, some within walking distance of Midway, and others are a short pedicab or taxi ride away. Most metered and pay station parking spots have a maximum of 2hrs-3hrs. Museum visitors who want to stay longer than three (3) hours are advised to park at the Navy Pier. Please read all signs carefully to understand each space's required timing and rates.
SOCIAL HOUR/LUNCH
We plan to enjoy post-tour company, conversation, and no-host food/drink at FISH MARKET.