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Highlights
- Get an up-close look at one of the most varied aircraft collections on the east coast, representing all five of the U.S. armed forces.
- Climb in an actual Bell 47 helicopter, navigate through an interactive submarine and steer the wings of an airplane in The Exploreum.
- See the Concorde Alpha Delta G-BOAD, which crossed the Atlantic in 2 hours, 52 minutes and 59 seconds—the fastest crossing ever.
- Go inside the American guided missile submarine Growler which offers museum visitors a firsthand look at life aboard a submarine and a close-up inspection of the once "top-secret" missile command center.
- Explore original artifacts, photographs, audio, and films that immerse visitors in the science and history of Enterprise and the space shuttle era in the Space Shuttle Pavilion.
Launched in 1943, the aircraft carrier 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.
The former USS Growler first opened at the Intrepid Museum in 1989 and is the only American guided missile submarine open to the public. Growler offers museum visitors a firsthand look at life aboard a submarine and a close-up inspection of the once "top-secret" missile command center. Access is available to the various compartments as they were used during operations.
The Exploreum is a fully interactive exhibit space in the Museum's hangar deck, designed especially for families and kids of all ages.
Intrepid also served as a NASA recovery vessel in the 1960s.
Get an up-close look at more than two dozen authentically restored aircraft.
The Kamikaze: Day of Darkness, Day of Light exhibit transports visitors back to November 25, 1944, when the USS Intrepid was struck by two kamikaze suicide planes.
Location
INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
Pier 86, W. 46th Street and 12th Avenue
New York, NY 10036-4103
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Contact
Hours
Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm
Last entry one hour prior to close.
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
(877) 957-SHIP
intrepidmuseum.org
Offers/Upgrades
10% off Your Purchase: 10% off Museum Store purchases.
Advice for Visitors
Tips:
- Be sure to talk to the volunteers—many served aboard Intrepid or on other Navy ships.
- For everything you need to know to plan your visit, click here.
Amenities:
- Dining: Café
- Gift Shops: Museum Store
Parking/Transportation: Click here for information on parking, transportation and directions.
Best Time to Visit: Arrive in the morning to ensure you have enough time to explore the whole museum.
Groups: Groups of 15 or more: Call (646) 381-5010 or email groupsales@intrepidmuseum.org.
Accessibility: Because of the Intrepid’s status as a National Historic Landmark, most of the Museum is fully accessible by wheelchair. Areas that are not accessible by wheelchair include the fo’c’sle, combat information center, submarine Growler and Concorde. All restrooms and dining areas are fully accessible, as well as the flight deck, hangar deck and mess deck. The Museum does not have wheelchairs available for public use. Lightweight stools are available to borrow from the Information Desk. For more information about accessibility, please click here or contact the museum at access@intrepidmuseum.org or 646-381-5158.