Legacy Week at The USS Midway Museum

Join us for Legacy Week at the USS Midway Museum, the centerpiece of Memorial Day celebrations in San Diego!

Legacy Week is a heartfelt tribute to our military's valor and sacrifices, offering a series of events designed for everyone to experience the spirit of honor, remembrance, and celebration. From the exhilarating Top Gun Maverick Party & Movie Night and exclusive encounters with aviators and their aircraft, to a solemn Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony, Legacy Week encapsulates the essence of Memorial Day weekend.

Schedule of Events:

Remembrance Wall Exhibit:

A special temporary exhibit with select photos will be displayed in our Hangar Bay, remembering and thanking individuals for their sacrifice for our freedom.

Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony
9:00 a.m. PDT, USS Midway Flight Deck

Join us on Memorial Day 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.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Arizona Band
11:00 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. performances

Listen to 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!

Bonita Vista High School’s Music Machine
12:30 p.m. performance

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. 

National Moment of Remembrance
3:00 p.m.

Join us on the flight deck, or wherever you are, to take a minute of silence to remember members of our Armed Forces who have fallen while serving our country.