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USS Midway Museum - (San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum) |
92101 San Diego, CA, Estados Unidos (California) |
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910 North Harbor Drive
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| Superficie | No se conoce |
Clase de museo
Exposición
Military ships and submarine
- Military Aerospace
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Horario apertura
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daily 10am - 5pm (except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day) Last admission is at 4pm | ||||||||
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Desde 04/2013
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Adults: $19; Seniors (62+): $16; Students (13-17 or w/ college ID): $15; Retired Military (with valid ID): $10; Youth (ages 6-12): $ 10 |
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| Página web | www.midway.org | ||||||||
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| Posición / Como llegar |
Located in downtown San Diego, alongside Navy Pier. The USS Midway Museum is located on San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego, minutes away from the San Diego International Airport, Port of San Diego Cruise Terminal, San Diego Convention Center, downtown Gaslamp District, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld. Public Transportation The Santa Fe Depot is just a few blocks away, making the USS Midway Museum easily accessible by train, coaster and trolley. Parking There are more than 300 spaces alongside Midway on Navy Pier |
| Descripción | The USS Midway was commissioned September 10, 1945 just a week after the end of WWII. The Midway served in USA defense including major roles in Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm. Decommissioned on April 12, 1992 the Midway was stored inactive in Bremerton, Washington. In 2003, the Midway was towed to San Diego, refurbished and opened to the public as a museum.
Explore a City at Sea on this San Diego Navy ShipPrepare yourself for a lifetime memory aboard the USS Midway Museum. You'll explore a floating city at sea and relive nearly 50 years of world history aboard the longest-serving Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century. Admission includes a self-guided audio tour to 60 exhibits throughout the historic aircraft carrier and 29 restored aircraft.Museum Aircraft Inventory Collection Spans WWII and Desert StormMeticulously restored aircraft – from World War II to Operation Desert Storm – are on display for all visitors aboard the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum. We are constantly restoring aircraft and adding them to those on display. A sample of our inventory:World War II aircraft including the SBD Dauntless dive bomber and TBM Avenger Korean War aircraft such as the F9F-8P Cougar and AD Skyraider Vietnam aircraft including the F-4 Phantom and Huey gunship * Desert Storm aircraft such as the A-6 Intruder and F/A-18 Hornet Flight SimulatorsLive the life of an aviator aboard the USS Midway. Launch off the flight deck, engage the enemy and then return safely. The USS Midway Museum features three types of optional flight simulators for all ages.Air Combat 360 Flight Avionics HistoryFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:The USS Midway was America's longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, from 1945 to 1992. Approximately 200,000 sailors served aboard the carrier, known for several naval aviation breakthroughs as well as several humanitarian missions. It was the only carrier to serve the entire length of the Cold War and beyond. It is now berthed in San Diego, the birthplace of naval aviation and the original home of the TOPGUN fighter school. Midway opened as a museum on June 7, 2004. |
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