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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Pier 86, W 46th St & 12th Ave · New York, NY

Why you should go…

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is built around the aircraft carrier Intrepid, docked at Pier 86 on Manhattan's West Side, with more than 30 aircraft on its flight deck. Exhibits include the space shuttle Enterprise, a British Airways Concorde and the submarine Growler. The museum opened in 1982 and offers flight simulators, virtual reality exhibits and guided tours of the ship's engineering spaces.

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General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

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