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Intrepid Museum

Name: Intrepid Museum
Address: Pier 86, W 46th Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY, 10036, US
Telephone: (877) 957-7447
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Be curious. Be inspired. Be intrepid. The Intrepid Museum, a private non-profit, holds a special place in New York City’s cultural landscape.
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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 all 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 in order t

o honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire future generations. The Intrepid Museum’s dynamic exhibitions exemplify the intersection of history and innovation. Immersive fun, STEM and history are showcased through technological marvels such as Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle, and Growler, the only nuclear-weapons-carrying submarine open to the public. The Museum’s one-of-a-kind experience also features dozens of military aircraft including fighter jets, a supersonic spy plane, and the Concorde, the world’s fastest commercial airliner, displayed in and around the legendary aircraft carrier, Intrepid, an awe-inspiring setting for an unforgettable adventure. But the true power of the Intrepid Museum extends beyond the mechanical marvels on display to all those whose stories of sacrifice, service and heroism bring history to life. Guided by its core values of integrity, innovation, and inclusivity, the Intrepid Museum’s exhibits and programs are designed to provide a meaningful visitor experience for all. The Museum delivers nationally-recognized accessible programming to its audience with an emphasis on underserved communities, individuals with physical, cognitive, and sensory disabilities, including autism and dementia, and our veterans. Through its after-school, professional development, and STEM programs, the Museum educates and impacts more than 55,000 students each year. The Intrepid Museum is a dynamic adventure for visitors of all ages and offers group packages, member benefits, birthday parties, special event packages and educational programs. Located at 12th Avenue and 46th Street, Intrepid is easy to get to by mass transit, car or water taxi. Learn more: http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/

12/02/2023

On this day in 1945, Intrepid began the journey home from the war. World War II crew member Keith Butterfield recalls the voyage across the Pacific Ocean.

12/02/2023

On this day in December 1990, the Lockheed A-12 arrived at the Intrepid Museum. The A-12 first flew in 1962 and was a product of Project Oxcart, a secret military program to develop a high-speed, high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft.

📸: Tudor Hulubei

12/01/2023

On this day in 1941, Intrepid's keel was laid at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company shipyard. Mass wartime mobilization enabled the shipyard to build Intrepid and the other Essex-class carriers in record time. This photo was taken as Intrepid was launched, a mere 17 months later.

11/30/2023

Join us as we kick off the Inspiration Academy for teachers in January 2024! Learn to connect World War II content to the lived experiences and multiple identities of students in your classroom, including multilingual learners.

📘 https://bit.ly/3sOyux3

11/29/2023

Only a few hours left to honor the past and inspire the future this . ⏰

and make your gift today!

This I am making my gift to the Intrepid Museum. Join me in honoring the past and inspiring the future by making your gift today.

11/29/2023

There’s still time to this ! Make your gift today, support.intrepidmuseum.org/givingtuesday. 💙

11/28/2023

The countdown has begun!

Don’t wait to this . Visit support.intrepidmuseum.org/givingtuesday to honor the past and inspire the future. 🚢

11/28/2023

Today is ! and make your gift today to help the Intrepid Museum continue to honor and inspire.

Whether you give towards our aircraft restoration efforts, preserving the collections, or exhibitions, your gift will have a lasting impact.

Learn more, support.intrepidmuseum.org/givingtuesday

11/25/2023

November 25, 1944, was the deadliest day in Intrepid's history. Two Japanese aircraft crashed through the flight deck, killing 69 men and wounding 85. World War II crew member Thomas Dugan was fighting a fire caused by the first plane when the second plane hit.

11/24/2023

Only in NYC. 🚢 🚲
📸: Mark Turner

11/22/2023

Do you know what happens on the Intrepid Museum at night? With Operation Slumber you can get exclusive access to the ship and Space Shuttle Pavilion, and sleep among the aircraft, just like enlisted sailors once did! https://bit.ly/3rXdZ0G

11/21/2023

is on November 28! Mark your calendars and in honoring the past and inspiring the future. Whether you give towards our aircraft restoration efforts, preserving the collections, or exhibitions, your gift will have a lasting impact. Learn more, support.intrepidmuseum.org/GivingTuesday

11/19/2023

✈️ Concorde renovation update ✈️

The Brooklyn Navy Yard's restoration team sands off the paint to begin the process of repainting the Concorde back to its original coat.

Stay tuned for more updates! British Airways

11/18/2023

F-4 Phantoms did not operate off Intrepid. That would change on November 17, 1967 when USS Coral Sea's David Rees and his pilot landed on the wrong ship. The aircraft was covered in graffiti by Intrepid’s crew and then successfully returned to Coral Sea.

11/17/2023

A night to remember with unforgettable and unstoppable individuals.

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible, especially our esteemed panelists Peggy Whitson, S. Sita Sonty, Meagan M. Crawford, Janna Lewis and our moderator Stephanie Ruhle.

📸: Eric Vitale Photography

11/17/2023

We are so honored to have been named Best Museum by Groups Today! Congratulations also go out to New York City Tourism + Conventions for winning Best Destination Management Organization/Tourism Bureau for City/Region. 🍎🚢🗽

We are so grateful for everyone who nominated us and made this award possible, and we are looking forward to another amazing season ahead.

Check out the latest issue of Groups Today to see us and the other category winners and finalists! https://bit.ly/3G0KYV8

11/16/2023

On Sept. 8, 2016, the Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security-Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft traveled to near-Earth asteroid Bennu and collected a sample of rocks and dust from the surface.

This Sunday, we'll hear from experts as they discuss the latest findings from these samples as well as what this information means for the future of human space exploration. https://bit.ly/49ylqML

11/15/2023

Today is and we would like to thank our loyal donors and members who continue to support the Museum. Whether your support helps us to honor your loved one, develop immersive exhibitions, or create dynamic, we are thankful for you.

11/14/2023

Join the Intrepid Museum’s Head Curator Jessica Williams on an exclusive virtual tour of Intrepid's mess deck as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of USS Intrepid’s commissioning.

While in service, Intrepid was home to over 3,000 enlisted men who lived and worked amidst their own "city at sea" for 6-9 months at a time. This live one-hour virtual experience will give viewers a glimpse into the life of a sailor to discover the role that mealtime played in boosting morale and building community, especially during the holidays. Explore the galleys where cooks prepared seven tons of food each day and the decorative mess areas where the hungry crew dined during their journeys away from home, and hear from former crew member Alan Schumacher about his time onboard the ship.

11/14/2023

Tonight, explore the galleys where cooks prepared seven tons of food each day and the decorative mess areas where the hungry crew dined in an exclusive virtual tour of Intrepid's mess deck with our Head Curator Jessica Williams! https://bit.ly/3SWVtkf

11/14/2023

Wishing a very happy birthday to Fred Haise! Haise was a NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut most famous for his role in Apollo 13.

Fewer people might know that Haise was one of only four astronauts to fly space shuttle Enterprise during its testing in 1977. Haise visited Intrepid Museum last summer to promote his autobiography, Never Panic Early.

📸: Erika Kapin, NASA

11/13/2023

We are saddened by the loss of astronaut Frank Borman, who commanded the historic Apollo 8 Christmas flight that orbited the moon and set the stage for the lunar landing the following year.

Prior to joining NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s astronaut program, Borman was a U.S Air Force fighter pilot. He was a true American hero. As more time passes, it is critical to remember and share the stories of those who have impacted our past, present and future.

He commanded the 1968 Apollo 8 mission that carried three astronauts farther from Earth than anyone had ever traveled. He later led Eastern Airlines.

11/13/2023

T-3 days til our 2023 Leadership Symposium!

Join Astronaut Peggy Whitson, S. Sita Sonty, Meagan Murphy Crawford, Janna Lewis & moderator Stephanie Ruhle for an unforgettable and empowering evening!

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11/11/2023

2023 Veterans Day Ceremony

11/11/2023

Today the will pay tribute to our nation’s military service members on , featuring remarks and laying a commemorative wreath in the Hudson River. The ceremony is open to all Museum visitors and will be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

11/11/2023

Today, Intrepid Museum honors Veterans Day. Join us for a special ceremony at the Museum at 2 pm ET. Also, keep an eye out for Intrepid former crew members' contingent marching in the NYC Veterans Day Parade this morning!

📸: Erika Kapin

11/09/2023

Axiom Space’s Director of Human Spaceflight, Astronaut Peggy Whitson, takes part in a powerhouse panel of women on Thursday, November 16 in ’s Space Shuttle Pavilion! Tickets available at intrepidmuseum.org/unstoppable

11/09/2023

Our restoration team repaints the F-16 Fighting Falcon to combat the outdoor conditions of the flight deck.

11/08/2023

Hello neighbor! The USS New York visits its namesake for Veterans Day. Did you know that the ship contains steel from the Twin Towers?

11/08/2023

On November 8, 1967, Intrepid hosted legendary Yankee Joe DiMaggio, New York Yankees executive Bob Fishel and all-time great Pete Rose. They were part of a USO show visiting American service personnel serving in Vietnam. The three men spent time visiting with Intrepid crew members, signing autographs and even got to sit in the captain's chair on the bridge.

11/07/2023

It's Election Day! Have you voted yet? 🇺🇸

When Intrepid was underway, the crew needed to vote by mail. This cartoon appeared in the ship's paper in 1964 to remind eligible sailors to register and cast a mail-in ballot.

11/06/2023

We are saddened at the passing of World War II veteran and American hero, Edward Hill, who died recently at the age of 99. An electrician 2nd class, Ed served on board Intrepid during the ship's entire WWII service, from commissioning until the ship's return home at war's end.

We were honored to welcome Ed Hill during our 80th Commissioning Celebration this past August. We send our thoughts and wishes to Ed’s family, friends and fellow crew members.

📸: Erika Kapin

11/06/2023

To grow, you have to challenge yourself. The driven Janna Lewis takes part in a panel of her peers on Thursday, November 16 for our 2023 Symposium! BAE Systems, Inc.

Secure your spot ➡️ intrepidmuseum.org/unstoppable

11/04/2023

Make your child’s birthday celebration a unique adventure filled with fun, wonder and discovery! Party packages include a choice of four fun themes, a costumed party host, hands-on activities and much more. 🎉 https://bit.ly/479XBc3

11/03/2023

Empathy, understanding and fearlessness all make Space Tango's S. Sita Sonty unstoppable. Join S. Sita Sonty and other incredible individuals on Thursday, November 16 for our 2023 Symposium!

💪: intrepidmuseum.org/unstoppable

11/01/2023

David Benedict served in the military for nearly 20 years, including his time as a yeoman aboard Intrepid from 1958-1961.

A proud veteran and member of the Akwesasne Mohawk nation, Benedict proposed the creation of a memorial to honor past, present and future Akwesasne service men and women.

This program from the memorial dedication ceremony honors Benedict and his vision for the project.

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween! 🏴‍☠️🎃

Celebrate spooky season with our photos of the Crossing the Line ceremony, which commemorates a sailor's first crossing of the Equator. Crew members wore costumes and participated in various tasks, some silly, embarrassing or unpleasant. The experience was supposed to bond the crew and boost morale.

10/30/2023

What makes SpaceFund's Meagan Murphy Crawford 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞? Here is the answer.

Come meet Meagan and the other on November 16. Tickets available at intrepidmuseum.org/unstoppable

Address

Pier 86, W 46th Street And 12th Avenue
New York, NY
10036

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

(877) 957-7447

Website

http://www.intrepidmuseum.org

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Videos

Veteran's Day 2022 Ceremony

Save the Date: Giving Tuesday

#GivingTuesday is almost here! Gifts made on 11/29 in support of the #IntrepidMuseum will have double the impact thanks to the generosity of Museum trustee Stanley Hubbard. Make your gift and show your support using #SupportIntrepid.

We are excited to announce our latest temporary exhibition, Women Astronauts of the Space Shuttle Era, is opening this Thursday, October 6! It is on display in English and Spanish in the Space Shuttle Pavilion, beneath Enterprise. With content created by the International Women’s Air & Space Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, this exhibit shines a spotlight on the trailblazing women astronauts who have made critical contributions to human space flight. To learn more, visit: intrepidmuseum.org/women-astronauts-of-the-space-shuttle

Intrepid Minute: Intrepid Escalator

Did you know that the USS Intrepid once used an escalator to transport pilots to the flight deck? Join Jessica Williams as she discusses the origin story behind this form of transportation and why it was introduced to the aircraft carrier.

Mar 20 - Women in Space - Virtual Astronomy LIVE

Mar 20 - Women in Space - Virtual Astronomy LIVE Hear from Commercial Astronaut Dr. Sian Procter and former NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott, as they talk about their time in space, and the new achievements being made.

We're back with another Intrepid Minute! 🛩 Did you know that sports were an important form of recreation for the crew, while in port or at sea? From basketball to baseball, Intrepid crew members were encouraged to form teams and even participated in leagues against other ships. Join Danielle Swanson as she talks more about the sports that were played aboard the Fighting I.

#KidsWeek February 26: Mad Science Presents

Come one, come all, and behold a series of Physics demonstrations that includes an activity that explains why a bed of nails is a good night's sleep.

#KidsWeek February 26: Poof! Life in a Vacuum

Discover the importance of the Earth's atmosphere and why astronauts need to wear spacesuits. Using a bell jar and vacuum pump, Museum educators will mimic the vacuum of space and its effect on objects.

Photography was an essential source of information for Intrepid's missions, making the photo lab a critical place onboard the ship. Our Photo Lab exhibit explores the work of photographer mates and introduces visitors to their vital work. Learn more from Jessica Williams in our latest Intrepid Minute.

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Our Story

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a nonprofit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine. Through exhibitions, educational programming and the foremost collection of technologically groundbreaking aircraft and vessels, visitors of all ages and abilities are taken on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. The Intrepid Museum was founded in 1982 with the acquisition of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, now a National Historic Landmark, which served tours of duty in World War II and the Vietnam War, and was a recovery vessel for the Gemini and Mercury space missions. Welcoming over one million visitors annually, the Museum includes the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle that paved the way for America’s successful Space Shuttle Program. On display are more than two dozen authentically restored aircraft, including the Lockheed A-12 Blackbird, the world’s fastest military jet and spy plane, and the British Airways Concorde, the fastest commercial aircraft to ever cross the Atlantic Ocean. The Museum also includes the submarine Growler, the only American diesel-powered strategic missile submarine open to the public; the Exploreum Interactive Hall, a fully interactive exhibit space; an 18,000 sq. ft. education center; and Pier 86, a publicly accessible pier that is part of the Hudson River Park Trust. The mission of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is to promote the awareness and understanding of history, science and service through its collections, exhibitions and programming in order to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth. The new Intrepid Museum is a unique journey filled with spectacular interactive exhibits and virtual, multi-sensory technology. The Intrepid Museum is a dynamic adventure for visitors of all ages and offers group packages, member benefits, birthday parties, special event packages and educational programs. Located at 12th Avenue and 46th Street, Intrepid is easy to get to by mass transit, car or water taxi. Learn more: http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/