Take an interactive journey through history and innovation as you explore the legendary aircraft carrier "Intrepid", the space shuttle "Enterprise", and the world’s fastest jets.
About this ticket
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets.
- Valid 1 day
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- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Learn the history of fascinating air, space and water craft
- Visit the USS 'Intrepid' aircraft carrier’s flight deck, gallery deck and mess deck
- Marvel at the "Enterprise", the world’s first space shuttle
- View 28 authentically restored aircraft, including the Lockheed A-12, the world’s fastest military jet and spy plane
- View collections of military memorabilia and machinery at the Intrepid Museum
Full description
Visitors to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum can experience a legendary aircraft carrier, the first space shuttle, the world’s fastest jets, and a Cold War-era submarine.
Discover a museum that employs history and technology to inspire and advance innovation by developing the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math.
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is dedicated to the exhibition and interpretation of history, science, and service from its home on board the aircraft carrier Intrepid, a National Historic Landmark.
The former aircraft carrier USS Intrepid was launched in 1943 and 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. It was decommissioned in 1974, and today is berthed on the Hudson River. You get the chance to visit 4 decks of this great ship:
• Hangar Deck: A great place to start your visit and our main indoor exhibit space, the hangar deck takes you through both the hardware and humanity of Intrepid
• Flight Deck: Get an up-close look at more than two dozen authentically restored aircraft, look inside the Restoration Tent, and take a walk through history on Intrepid's island and bridges.
- Gallery Deck: Located between the flight deck and hangar deck, the gallery deck features the combat information center (CIC), squadron ready room, and marine berthing
• Third Deck: Learn about shipboard life in Intrepid's restored galley, enlisted mess, and crew berthing
The Space Shuttle Pavilion showcases Enterprise, the prototype NASA orbiter that paved the way for the space shuttle program. Dynamic exhibit zones feature original artifacts, photographs, audio, and films that immerse visitors in the science and history of Enterprise and the space shuttle era.
Includes
- Museum admission
- Access to Intrepid Air Craft Carrier
- Access to Space Shuttle Pavilion
- 8-minute film: 'the Story of Intrepid'
- 15-minute film: 'Kamikaze: Day of Darkness, Day of Light'
- Free WiFi
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
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Meeting point
1 Intrepid Square, 12th Avenue and 48th Street, New York, NY 10036. Please present your QR coded ticket at the Priority Access "Will Call/Advanced Purchase" Line in the Box Office.
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- Luggage or large bags
- Unaccompanied minors
Know before you go
- Admission is by timed ticket only. There may be a short wait of up to 30-minutes before you can enter
- Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchairs and traditional electric assistance scooters are welcome at the museum but upright or Segway scooters are not permitted
- Please note that there are areas of the museum that are not wheelchair accessible because they require guests to navigate stairs and ladders and there can be long periods of walking and standing
- Due to ongoing Covid-19 preventative measures, the submarine Growler, audio tours, simulators, and 3D Films are temporarily unavailable. Due to limited capacity, areas of the Museum, including the Growler Exhibition, island bridges, and Space Shuttle Pavilion may close early
- Last entry to the Museum is one hour before closing
- Allow 2 - 3 hours for your visit to the Museum
