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USS Midway Museum: Skip The Line

From $41.00

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Whaley House Museum: Daytime Self-Guided Tour

From $15.00

San Diego’s history is written on its waterfront and in its oldest streets. Walk the flight deck of the USS Midway, the longest-serving U.S. aircraft carrier of the 20th century, then head to Old Town to explore the 1857 Whaley House, once a general store, courthouse and theater, and widely regarded as one of the most haunted houses in America.

Which Landmark is Best For You?

USS Midway Museum

Explore more than 60 locations aboard the longest-serving U.S. aircraft carrier of the 20th century, from the flight deck and its 30-plus restored aircraft to the crew’s quarters and engine room, with a self-guided audio tour narrated by former Midway sailors.

Whaley House Museum: Daytime Self-Guided Tour

Explore the 1857 Greek Revival home of San Diego pioneer Thomas Whaley in Old Town, which has served as a general store, county courthouse and theater, and is widely regarded as one of the most haunted houses in America.

Good to Know Before You Go

The USS Midway Museum is at 910 North Harbor Drive and is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with last admission at 4:00 p.m. Allow at least four to five hours, and note that all bags are checked and outside food isn’t allowed.

The Midway is a 5-minute walk from Santa Fe Depot and the America Plaza Trolley station. Parking on Navy Pier, next to the museum, starts at $20 for up to six hours.

The Whaley House is at 2476 San Diego Avenue in Old Town. The self-guided daytime tour runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., wheelchair access is limited to the first floor, and pets and emotional support animals aren’t allowed.

The Old Town Trolley stops both in Old Town and on the Embarcadero near the Midway, making it an easy way to link the two landmarks in one day.

FAQs

Which landmarks can I book on this page?

The USS Midway Museum and the Whaley House Museum’s self-guided daytime tour, along with more experiences in the listings above.

How old are these landmarks?

The Whaley House was completed in 1857. The USS Midway was commissioned in 1945, served until 1992, and opened as a museum in 2004.

Can I visit both landmarks in one day?

Yes. Start early at the Midway, which takes at least four to five hours, then head to Old Town for the Whaley House, whose daytime tour runs until 4:30 p.m. The Old Town Trolley links the Embarcadero and Old Town.

Is the Whaley House really haunted?

The Whaley House is widely regarded as one of the most haunted houses in America. The daytime tour focuses on its history, while a guided haunted evening tour is also available.

Are the landmarks wheelchair accessible?

The USS Midway Museum has elevators linking Navy Pier and its main decks, plus complimentary loaner wheelchairs. At the Whaley House, wheelchair access is limited to the first floor.

How do I get to the USS Midway Museum by public transit?

The museum is a 5-minute walk from Santa Fe Depot, served by Amtrak, the COASTER and the Trolley, and from the America Plaza Trolley station.

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