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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in Brief:
Located on Manhattan's West Side on the Hudson River, the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum invites visitors to explore military history through its collection of restored military aircraft and interactive exhibits. Visitors have a chance to tour the aircraft carrier, a British Airways Concorde, the submarine and try out the Flight Simulator.
Getting to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum:
  • Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Location:
    Pier 86 at 12th Avenue and 46th Street
  • Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Subways: A/C/E, N/Q/R/W, S, 1/2/3, or 7 to Times Square, either walk or take the M-42 bus West to the Hudson River and walk north
  • Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Bus: M-50 runs along 49th Street and stops at the Intrepid
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Phone:
877-957-SHIP (7447) or 212-245-0072
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Admission:
  • Adults: $19.50
  • Seniors (62+):$15.50
  • Veterans: $15.50
  • College Students (w/ID): $15.50
  • Youth (6-17): $14.50
  • Child (2-5): $7.50
  • Child under 2: Free
  • Retired Military: Free
  • Active Duty: Free
  • Museum Members: Free
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Hours:
    October 1 - March 31st:
  • Tuesday-Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Closed Mondays
  • Closed Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day
    April 1 - September 30
  • Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
What You Should Know About the Intrepid Museum:
  • Admission covers access to the Intrepid Aircraft carrier, the Growler and the Concorde
  • Guided tours are free with admission, and available on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Plan to spend 2-3 hours at the Intrepid for the full experience
  • Smoking is prohibited
  • There are a variety of food service options on-site
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Official Website:
www.intrepidmuseum.org
About the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum:
After an extensive two-year restoration, the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum is once again welcoming visitors to its Pier 86 location. Visitors will have a chance to explore more than 20 restored aircraft, the Intrepid Aircraft carrier, the Growler submarine, a British Airways Concorde, a Flight Simulator and an extensive array of interactive exhibits.

The Intrepid Museum uses these structures, spaces and artifacts to help visitors understand the history and humanity behind military technology.

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