The USS Midway Museum’s “Legacy Week” is the heart and soul of Memorial Day commemoration in San Diego. This year we are offering our iconic activities onboard! From a Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony to an interactive Remembrance Wall, – each element of Midway’s Legacy Week commemoration is designed to honor and remember our heroes and celebrate our military heritage.
USS Midway Museum’s “Legacy Week”
May 23 @ 8:00 am - May 30 @ 5:00 pm
REMEMBRANCE WALL – VIRTUAL DISPLAY & TEMPORARY EXHIBIT
May 23rd-30th
A special temporary exhibit with select photos will be displayed in our Hangar Bay remembering and thanking individuals for their sacrifice for our freedom. Select photos will be printed and displayed in a temporary exhibit that will be onboard May 23 – 30. THIS EVENT IS INCLUDED IN REGULAR MUSEUM ADMISSION.
MEET THE AVIATORS AND THE PLANES THEY FLEW
MAY 28th
Join us and be amazed to hear exclusive stories from veteran aviators and learn about the aircraft they flew! THIS EVENT IS INCLUDED IN REGULAR MUSEUM ADMISSION.
Enjoy entertaining patriotic music by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Band Arizona instrumentalists on the flight deck! There are two timed performances at 11:45 pm and 2:15 pm. Don’t miss out! This event is included in regular Museum admission.
MEMORIAL DAY WREATH CEREMONY
MAY 29th AT 9 AM PDT
Free to attend. Join us on Memorial Day, Monday May 29 for a special commemorative wreath ceremony in remembrance of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. This event will include guest speakers, a flyover, and tossing a memorial wreath over the ship in honor of the fallen.
THE MUSIC MACHINE, BONITA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL MIXED SHOW CHOIR
May 29th at 12:30 pm PDT
Enjoy patriotic entertainment by one of San Diego’s top-ranked advanced mixed show choirs, Bonita Vista High School’s Music Machine! Be sure to head to the flight deck to get your seats for this entertaining performance. This event is included in regular Museum admission.
NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE
MAY 29 AT 3 PM PDT
Established into law by Congress in 2000, the National Moment of Remembrance is when Americans pause and observe a moment of silence at 3 pm on Memorial Day to honor those who have fallen while serving in the U.S. military. Join us on the flight deck to observe a moment of silence, or wherever you are, to pause and remember those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice while in uniform.
THIS EVENT IS INCLUDED WITH REGULAR MUSEUM ADMISSION.
