Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

At the Intrepid Museum, visitors can experience a legendary aircraft carrier, the first space shuttle, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.

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    intrepidmuseum.org

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    History Museum

Address

Pier 86 (at W 46th St & 12th Ave) New York , NY 10036 United States

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Chris R (thechristophe)

One of the best museums in New York, crawl all over a carrier including the bridge and planes , climb through a submarine, get up close to the Space Shuttle Enterprise , visit Concorde - amazing.

Aaron Batchelder

11/10 would recommend. The Intrepid is the pinnacle of naval history. It fought in WW2; fought in Nam w/ McCain flying jets off of it; and was the command center during 9/11. Truly inspiring.

Rebecca Balnis

So, about this American naval history learning thing. I'm doing it better than you.

Tomas S

Best museum so far in NYC. A lot to see from the aircraft carrier , to drone exhibit and walking inside a submarine. Great experience. We squeezed a visit in 1h30m but you might want to take more time.

Junior Carmello

Classic World War display with amazing fighters and classic aircrafts. On top of that, you still can see the historic Enterprise Space Shuttle and the Concord.

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Space shuttle, Submarine, Jet Planes , War ships, F-16, Concord... Awesome place! A must-see for anyone visiting New York or even New Yorkers. Really all y'all need is to come here and check it out

NASA

Visit the space shuttle Enterprise . It was the 1st orbiter built & began service in 1977. Designed to be an atmosphere and ground test vehicle, it never saw space flight.

Brandon F.

This is a must for any aviation/maritime enthusiasts. Nice selection of aircraft and all on a carrier that saw action during WWII (Kamikaze strikes) — decommissioned in the 70’s.

Elizabeth

What a great museum ! There is something for everyone here. You probably cannot see it all in one day. We let the kids lead the way based on their interests.

Staff Picks

[film ] Gravity in the Space Shuttle Pavilion. Astronaut John Grunsfeld will lead a conversation about the challenges of space exploration and the oddities of living in microgravity. Tonight 8; $15-$30 Read more

Frits Visser

Wonderful to visit. Lots to do and see. Real life experience of the past icons. Shuttle must bigger than expected. Concorde smaller than expected. Glad I could see it in real life.

Untapped Cities

The museum’s staple attraction is the aircraft carrier  Intrepid, which was used in World War II, The Cold War, and The Vietnam War until its decommission in 1974. Read more

The Corcoran Group

If you get the chance, attend a concert or a movie screening on the deck of this amazing museum . It’s magical. We also love exploring the insides of this historical gem.

Teachers College Student Affairs

After a 2-year leave for restoration and renovation, the Intrepid Museum now boasts new exhibits , interactive elements, newly opened areas of the ship, and a completely restored aircraft collection.

Marie La Rue

A must visit for historical buffs and science enthusiasts. Humbling and fascinating. USS Growler is a highlight.

Anthony Cameron

You should go for the chance to walk around an aircraft carrier , a nuclear deterrent submarine, and see a space shuttle, Concorde and other aircraft. Unforgettable

Intrepid Museum

We offer Guided Tours of Concorde, Growler & the Space Shuttle Pavilion on Thursday nights before our Summer Movie Series! Tours cost $20 & will finish in time to get settled on the flight deck! Read more

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

We have several upcoming events happening in August, including a free screening of Top Gun on the Flight Deck (8/15) and the Former Crew Member Homecoming weekend, Aug 16-18. Read more

Noelle

Also, their summer movie nights are a must-do at least once. Incredible view , great movie choices, and free! I really enjoyed it a - well worth the trip to NY for the night. Info on their website.

Intrepid Museum

We just opened two new exhibitions , On the Line : Intrepid and the Vietnam War and City at Sea: USS Intrepid, which is produced in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities! Read more

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Every day at 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, and 4:30pm, Intrepid Educators lead free, interactive demonstrations in the Space Shuttle Pavilion. Join us for fun scientific exploration!

Intrepid Museum

Don't forget to stop by the restoration tent on the Flight Deck of the Intrepid. Here's a pic of the Museum’s Aircraft Restoration team working on a F3H Demon jet fighter.

Intrepid Museum

When you come to the Museum , be sure to purchase access to the Space Shuttle Pavilion, which now features our temporary exhibition , HUBBLE@25! http://bit.ly/ZfFzDk

Tilman Benecke

Great museum . Lots of history (although it lacks some facts, specifically the not so US-glorifying facts). Interesting war machinery, a Concord, a submarine, even a space shuttle...

Damon Sununtnasuk

1.5 hours of queuing outside, then 45 mins wait for the submarine. Don't buy tickets ahead of time because you wait with the super long City Pass line . Ticket window line seemed to move faster

Jeff Forbes

The intrepid does movie nights during the summer. Pretty awesome, and free! Get in line early -- they start handing out tickets @ 6:30p and it's first come first serve. Bring a picnic but no booze :(

Gordon Mei

Aircraft-carrier-turned museum with Space Shuttle Enterprise , fighter jets, and spy plane on the flight deck. An inflatable planetarium dome in the hangar deck. In summer, Top Gun on the flight deck.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

The Space Shuttle Pavilion, featuring Enterprise, is open to the public at the Intrepid Museum . Here’s a photo of the ribbon cutting from this morning’s reopening ceremony. Read more

Leonie

Be sure to book at least a day to explore this place, it's humungous. Such a great day, but don't come the flight deck if it is extremely cold, it isn't too pleasant! The staff are very friendly .

Alice T.

Got a Groupon that included admission and a tour . We chose the WWII tour ! Kevin used maps to illustrate a pretty complicated campaign, super effective and a wonderful experience!

Jacob Forster

Don't miss the kamikaze show! It's in the middle of the lower level of the intrepid and is easy to miss. It plays every hour and is worth waiting around for!

Iro Prodromou

You should definitely buy the all inclusive ticket! You get to see : the enterprise airbus and the submarine from the inside!

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Come by on Saturday for Yankees Radio Network FanFest, on Intrepid Museum 's Pier 86. All activities on the Pier are free and Museum Admission is required for the Museum and Space Shuttle Pavilion. Read more

Sweta Mohapatra

Make sure to check out the huge Lego model, it's a little obscured by the big screens in the entrance but it's got a ton of little details. Super cool!

City of New York

"A fully functional aircraft carrier ship + submarine + planes (Concorde, helicopters, Space Shuttle, etc.) – what’s not to love? Don't miss the yearly screening of Top Gun on the flight deck."

Mikaela Pruneau

The museum was amazing. Pay the extra $10 to get the audio tour . It really helps and you learn even more that what is displayed.

Carl Griffin

Great exhibitions of everything seafaring, space travel and aviation. You can also view USS Growler (submarine) & a British concorde.

Intrepid Museum

We're hosting Intrepid Halloween on the Hudson, with extended hours on Wednesday, Oct. 30! Join us from 3-8pm for trick-or-treating, a Monster Mash Dance Party , and screenings of Hocus Pocus! Read more

Jonathan Allen

Buy your ticket online to avoid the queue. I waited about 15/20 minutes to get in. You cannot get inside the concord unless you pay 20 USD for the guided tour .

Ben Mackey

Buy your tickets online before you arrive. Not only do you save $2 per person but you get to skip most of the long lines .

Intrepid Museum

On Veterans Day 2013, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum introduced its Oral History Project. Watch this video to learn about the stories behind Intrepid, Growler , Concorde and Enterprise. Read more

Jimmy Kastner

A great museum for Navy supporters. Lots of photo opportunities and a so many incredible naval and aviation artifacts on display.

Ville Kauppi

Seeing aircraft carrier , submarine, space shuttle and loads of fighters and planes for 30 bucks is a good deal ! Google discount coupons and save easily 20%!

Yerna Gilles

Even though it's a tourist place, it's still a must see. This place hold lot of history of our world and what made it the way we know it...

Alex Hayworth

Aircraft carrier . Also a submarine chillin' next to it. They have an SR-71 Blackbird on the deck, a.k.a. my inner child squeals at the sight of it.

Samman

A fully functional aircraft carrier ship + submarine + planes (Concorde, helicopters, Space Shuttle, etc.) – what’s not to love? Don't miss the yearly screening of Top Gun on the flight deck.

Intrepid Museum

The Intrepid Museum will be closed on Thursday, November 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be open as usual, 10:00am to 5:00pm, on Friday, November 28. Thank you!

Janet Kirk Willacker

Excellent for history buffs. Amazing to see and experience the air craft carrier, submarine, see the space shuttle. Wow! Just loved it and learned a lot.

Ilias Chantzakos

Top sight! Book several hours to enjoy the carrier and aircraft, the submarine, the space shuttle, and an optional tour to the Concorde.

Intrepid Museum

We have a new exhibition open, Working Below Decks, which highlights the men who worked below decks. Here's a photo of the printing press and operating table.

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