Have you been dying to climb aboard the USS Midway Museum to see the aircraft and many other displays? Are you into cars, ocean life, photography, art, music or archaeology? Looking for a place to take the kids? During February, 40 local museums are offering half-price admission during “Leap into Museums” month, presented by Macy’s department stores. A pass to all 40 museums participating in the annual event are now available at any of 14 Macy’s stores in San Diego, Imperial Valley or Temecula. Each pass is free and reusable all month at all museums. Most museums in Balboa Park are part of the celebration. Other well-known sites are the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, the Maritime Museum on the Embarcadero, the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, the Serra Museum in Presidio Park and the Whaley House in Old Town. But there are also some lesser-known museums that may lure curious visitors as well. Have you experienced the Barona Cultural Center and Museum, the Coronado Museum and Cultural Center, the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum (at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar), the Marston House and Gardens, the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center or the Women’s Museum of California? These and many more are awaiting your visit. Now in its 23rd year, the event began in 1989 and serves to introduce thousands of local residents to the region’s museums, historical sites, educational institutions and cultural centers. While there is a limit of one pass per person, each pass allows the holder and three others to gain admission at half-price. The event was conceived by the San Diego Museum Council. Visitors are urged to contact museums prior to visiting to confirm hours. This information, along with directions, phone numbers and detailed information on each museum is available at www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org.