That's right, zip up that bomber jacket, put on your aviator shades, and start humming "Take My Breath Away," because you're boarding the aircraft carrier known as the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. And oh yeah, they also happen to have a space shuttle, a British Airways Concorde, 27 authentically-restored aircraft and a guided missile submarine (so maybe practice your "Space Oddity" and "Yellow Submarine," too?). Walk in the footsteps of WWII sailors, from the anchor chain room to officers' staterooms. Get up an up-close look at the world's first space shuttle while eavesdropping on an actual conversation between mission control and the Enterprise. See how you'd do in the close quarters of the Growler as you explore the torpedo room and more. From the bottom of the sea to the twinkling lights of outer space, you're in for one heck of a journey.
Aircraft Carrier Intrepid
Launched in 1943, the former aircraft carrier USS Intrepid fought in World War II, surviving five kamikaze attacks and one torpedo strike. The ship later served in the Cold War and the Vietnam War. Intrepid also served as a NASA recovery vessel in the 1960s. It was decommissioned in 1974, and today is berthed on the Hudson River as the centerpiece of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Space Shuttle Pavilion
The Space Shuttle Pavilion showcases the space shuttle Enterprise, the prototype NASA orbiter that paved the way for America’s successful space shuttle program. Seventeen dynamic exhibit zones feature original artifacts, photographs, audio, and films that immerse visitors in the science and history of Enterprise and the space shuttle era.
Submarine Growler
Growler first opened at the Intrepid Museum in 1989 and is the only American guided missile submarine open to the public. Growler offers visitors a firsthand look at life aboard a submarine and a close-up inspection of the once "top-secret" missile command center.
British Airways Concorde
The fastest Atlantic Ocean crossing by any Concorde occurred on February 7, 1996 and took only 2 hours, 52 minutes and 59 seconds. This record-breaking plane—the Concorde Alpha Delta G-BOAD—is on display at the Intrepid Museum’s Pier 86.
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Operational Hours:
October through March: All Days 10AM - 5PM
April through September: Monday - Friday: 10AM - 5PM / Saturday - Sunday (and Holidays) 10AM - 6PM __
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December 31st, 2024
All guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Intrepid is a 20th-century aircraft carrier that is now a National Historic Landmark. It was used in World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War, and the Intrepid Museum is now located on board the ship.
All guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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It takes approximately 2 to 3 hours to explore the Intrepid Museum in its entirety. The museum experience is self-guided, so visitors can spend as long or short as they'd like in the exhibits once they enter.
The Intrepid Museum is not free to visit. The museum offers free after-hours admission on select days in the summer, but the museum otherwise requires the purchase of a ticket.
The Intrepid Museum does not have a parking facility, but there are multiple nearby parking garages, including Park Right on West 43rd Street and Garage Management Company on West 45th Street.
The Intrepid Museum has both indoor and outdoor exhibits. The museum is located on board the Intrepid and other boats, so some exhibits are housed on the vessels' outer decks, while others are located in their inner rooms.
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