Why You Should Go...
The Intrepid Museum, a private non-profit, holds a special place in New York City’s cultural landscape. Founded in 1982 with the acquisition of the storied WWII aircraft carrier Intrepid—a National Historic Landmark and the centerpiece of its collection—the Museum welcomes over one million visitors annually from around the world.
Its mission is to promote the awareness and understanding of history, science, and service through bold and immersive collections, exhibitions, and programming to honor our heroes, educate the public, and inspire future generations.
The Intrepid Museum celebrates the people and technological innovations that have shaped and continue to shape our world. It is an immersive and fun place where history and STEM are showcased through marvels such as the world’s first space shuttle, the world’s fastest commercial airliner, a nuclear-weapons-carrying submarine, and dozens of military aircraft, including a supersonic spy plane, all displayed in and around the historic landmark aircraft carrier, Intrepid.
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Why You Should Go...
The Intrepid Museum, a private non-profit, holds a special place in New York City’s cultural landscape. Founded in 1982 with the acquisition of the storied WWII aircraft carrier Intrepid—a National Historic Landmark and the centerpiece of its collection—the Museum welcomes over one million visitors annually from around the world.
Its mission is to promote the awareness and understanding of history, science, and service through bold and immersive collections, exhibitions, and programming to honor our heroes, educate the public, and inspire future generations.
The Intrepid Museum celebrates the people and technological innovations that have shaped and continue to shape our world. It is an immersive and fun place where history and STEM are showcased through marvels such as the world’s first space shuttle, the world’s fastest commercial airliner, a nuclear-weapons-carrying submarine, and dozens of military aircraft, including a supersonic spy plane, all displayed in and around the historic landmark aircraft carrier, Intrepid.
What You Should Know...
Open:
Year-Round
Hours:
Open Now. Closes 5:00 PM
10:00am -
5:00pm,
Daily
Cost: Less than $50
Discounts: Children, Seniors, Students, Groups, Military
Access: Public Transportation
Available: Audio Tour, Guided Tour, Private Tour, Café, Restaurant, Concessions, Vending Machines, Kids Activities, Banquet Facilities, Gift Shop, Souvenirs
Extra Fun...
Fun Facts
The Museum is home to the Enterprise, the world's first space shuttle and the only space shuttle on display in the Northeast.
The Museum's submarine Growler is the only American guided missile submarine open to the public.
Intrepid is 912 feet long, about as long as three football fields set up end to end.
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