Intrepid Museum: Legendary Aircrafts and Space Exploration
4.5
794 Ratings
New York City
Explore the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, and more at the Intrepid Museum in NYC. Discover history, heroism, and hands-on exploration for all ages!
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum - See the Intrepid Air Craft Carrier, the Space Shuttle Pavilion, the Growler Submarine, plus watch an 8-minute film entitled ‘the Story of Intrepid’ and a 15-minute film called ‘Kamikaze: Day of Darkness, Day of Light.’

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 museum.

What's Included
  • Growler Submarine
  • Space Shuttle Pavilion
  • Intrepid Air Craft Carrier
What's Not Included
  • Guided Tours/Audio Guides
  • Simulators and 3D Movies
Additional Information

Explore the iconic aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the globe’s quickest jets, and a directed missile submarine at the Intrepid Museum situated in New York City. Attendees of all ages are given the opportunity to associate themselves with the past through interactive learning, tales of bravery, and direct narratives from individuals who experienced it. Admission covers the Space Shuttle Pavilion, the submarine Growler, and all ongoing temporary exhibits.

  • Children ages 4 and under are free
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Must be at least 40 inches tall to enter the submarine
  • Wheelchair accessible, with the exception of the submarine, Captain’s Bridge, Combat Information Center, and Anchor Chain Room
Location
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
W 46th St And 12th Ave, Pier 86
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Things2live4
Jun 19, 2024
Tier 1 Must See Museum - If it were not for the Bank of America Museums on us program I would not have known about the USS Intrepid Museum. This attraction is more than just an AWESOME World War 2 aircraft carrier. It is a space exploration museum where you can actually climb into vintage space craft. The museum celebrates Civil Rights, American History, and honors the Veterans who died on the USS Intrepid. My Grandfather served in World War 2, the story needs to told to future generations. The USS Intrepid Museum is a Tier 1 must see museum in New York City.
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Jason_c
Jun 18, 2024
Family time - Awesome place to be with the family not on top of people have your own space to enjoy everything hands down a must see
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Livsnyderen2014
Jun 17, 2024
Impressive floating museum - If you have the slightest interest in military history, you have the opportunity on this floating museum's aircraft carrier Intrepid. It's a cool experience if you've never seen an aircraft carrier, then it's here There are lots of planes and helicopters to look at and follow the technology right up to the F14 and F16, which are the latest (newest) planes on the ship. Everything from the space shuttle, to the many warplanes and helicopters, as well as depictions of life on board certainly made it an experience that will be remembered. You can easily spend 3 hours on the ship - and it's worth the time for the whole family, big and small! Even my 4 year old grandson could catch the interest.   Something from the space age had also been illustrated, with the space shuttle Enterprise standing on the deck. It has not been in orbit in space, but it was impressive. Most of the ship is open to the public and all around the ship former servicemen and volunteers were ready to talk about their experiences with the ship. You can see a lot of fun details on board, such as dormitories, the captain's quarters, the large anchor etc. Part of the ship's cabins are equipped with the equipment that has been used in the ship's active service.   On the hangar deck, which had been converted into a large experimentarium, it was possible to test various functions on the ship. There was a lot of information. In the ship's cinema on this deck, you could watch the film that was recorded of the kamikaze attack that hit the ship during World War II. Furthermore, a Lego model of Intrepid is on display in front of the cinema.   On the outside of the ship, children and childish souls could enjoy the ship's anti-aircraft guns.   With a crew of 2,600 men and long voyages, it was so-so with "privacy". You could get an experience of that on the 3rd deck. Here you could experience how those serving on the ship spent their free time, how they were accommodated in the dormitories and experience some of the large field kitchen.   The entrance ticket also gives access to the nuclear submarine USS Growler next to the ship, but here you have to have a lot of patience, because there are a lot of people. We had bought tickets from home, so you avoid the sometimes long queues. Definitely a recommendation from here, but remember to adjust expectations from home:)
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Kathy_l
Jun 15, 2024
Great place - What a great experience. Took my husband for his birthday and dragged the grandkids and all of us were completely into it. I was pleasantly surprised
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Bernice_s
Jun 15, 2024
Brilliant - Fantastic and interesting display of boat, planes and submarine. Well worth the visit and it wasn’t that busy!
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Elizabethn280
Jun 12, 2024
Amazing experience-educational and fun! - Amazing experience! I can’t believe I’ve been to New York multiple times I didn’t know this museum existed. If you love history, especially World War II history and space exploration history you’ll love this Museum. There’s also an Exploratorium type experience for kids and adults to sit in module rockets, ships, control centers, and helicopters. There’s so much to learn and see!
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Elizabeth_n
Jun 12, 2024
Unknown treasure in New York City! - Anybody who loves history, especially World War II history, or Space Exploration history will love this museum. So much to see and learn. There’s also an Exploratorium type experience for kids and adults to sit in all types of capsules and Rockets and Ship control centers. Honestly, I’ve been to New York multiple times and had no idea this incredible museum/ experience existed. It was noted this experience should take about an hour and a half, I was there almost 3 hours, and there was still more to see. Eat well before your visit so you can stay as long as you’d like. They do have fast food type food to purchase if you stay longer than anticipated.
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Teknoge3k
Jun 11, 2024
Fun visit - This was a fun visit since we see it on TV every day. The museum is very restricted though and you can only see a small portion of the aircraft carrier. We've been to other aircraft carriers on display where you can check out the entire ship. It was still cool to see this one though!
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Humberto_m
Jun 15, 2024
Not what I expected - Need to update and modernize the display And more guides on the floor. I had a lot of questions and there was nobody to answer
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Angel_a
Jun 11, 2024
Didn’t go - I did not get to do this because I picked the wrong date and I did not get a refund. I called to change the dates but no one helped me.
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