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    Intrepid Museum

    4.1 (595 reviews)
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    Nico Samneil S.

    Has a gift shop. Interactive simulations that you pay for. Submarine. Cafeteria. Concorde and a Space Shuttle. Family friendly. Clean and smelling good restrooms. There is a parking alot across the street but you need to reserve it. Can be accessed by pedestrian line or a skywalk. See images for reference.

    Andrea U.

    Opened in 1982, the Intrepid Museum is a military & maritime history museum at Pier 86 at 46th Street, along the Hudson River, in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood on the West Side of Manhattan. The 3rd deck features restored living and dining areas to show what life was like for the 3,000 crew members living & working on the ship. Exhibits explore underwater archaeology with stories from survivors of attacks on warships. The Apollo I Tragedy: tells the story of the Apollo I fire through photographs and artifacts. Explthe role of women in wartime through government posters from the museum's collection. The museum's staff are committed to preserving and sharing stories through its collections, including a dedicated collections room where items are cataloged, scanned, and stored to

    Nancy A.

    This is one of my favorite museums in New York City and this is my 3rd time here this year in 2025. Went here with my school and with my ex. I loved the planes and the Intrepid ship. I cannot believe the Intrepid was not destroyed in battle and was used in the World War II, Cold War, and Vietnam War! It is that strong! It feels so cool to be in the ship and see how the soldiers live their life in the ship. I saw the beds, kitchen, and living rooms they live in. The bedroom had a stainless sink and beds were bunk beds. I wonder how the living conditions were back then. What amazed me this time that I got there was a video about the Kamikaze against the US. How they attacked us and how we attacked them back. It was bloody and brutal. The video was very loud and there were 4D effects where the museum started to play red lights on and off to signal a drill and started to shoot steam or mist in different directions. My daughter got scared at the mist but thankfully it was safe! Too bad I could not get into the submarine growler this time because it only allowed people taller than 40 inches and strollers are not allowed. Sucked I had a stroller with my daughter. Other than that the whole museum got elevators. There were plenty of bathrooms that were cleaned inside. The cafe was a bit pricey with its food selections. It was mostly sandwiches and a pizza flatbread for entree. There are many cookies and cake slices though for desserts and light bites. Another cool thing that people should not miss is the g force ride where you get inside the plane and it throws you around everywhere like you're flying an Air Force plane going everywhere. You can feel your stomach dropping and the feeling of falling down like a roller coaster! Very cool! People should try this ride when they get here! Gift store has a lot of cool toys for kids. There are many planes from the Navy, Army, Air Force, and NASA. I bought a green Army helicopter and I was pissed off one of the missiles from one end of the plane broke off. My daughter ripped it off and surprisingly it came off! The NASA rocket was the most sturdiest one! It is made out of metal! It looked so cool! The SR 71 Blackbird plane is really cool and goes really fast on the floor when you race it on the floor! This model is really durable too compared to other toys the gift shop has.

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    Susan C.

    The Intrepid is one of NYC's most unique museums- a retired aircraft carrier sitting on Pier 86, a history, technology and military museum with marine, air and shuttle craft onboard, representing all different branches of the US armed forces. Serving in WWII, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and as a NASA recovery vessel, this immense ship was commissioned in 1943, and travelled worldwide before being retrofitted as a museum and opening to the public in 1982. Its popularity grew in the late 90s, and with a $115 million renovation between 2006-08, the addition of space shuttle Enterprise in 2012, additional interactive activities and children's exhibits added in the past decade, there's a lot to see and do here in its current state. Walking up to the pier, the entrance is located right off 12th Avenue, and you can get a good view of the ship from the park on Pier 84 directly south. On a Saturday mid-afternoon when I arrived, there was a steady trickle of people in line (thru security first then in the ticket/check-in queue), though it was a couple mins only. In the same building is a gift shop and a cafe on the second floor. Further upstairs is an event space with walkway linking to the aircraft carrier. Walking outside onto the pier from the ticket area, a line for the USS Growler submarine exhibit was directly to the right, and the entrance to the main ship to the left. Inside the exhibitions consist of flight, hangar, and gallery decks, and of the many flight vehicles aside from the space shuttle, the Concorde SST (a Lockheed A-12 supersonic reconnaissance plane) stands out. There are over two dozen aircraft to view, all retired having flown over their respective allotment of flight time or due to mechanical problems. It's recommended to start with the ship then make your way to the other exhibits on the pier. Tickets can be booked online in advance: $38 for adults, $36 for seniors and students, $28 for children 5-12 years old, $0 for children less than 4 and active/retired military. There are add-ons such as a VR space shuttle experience, though that specific one was out of commission the day I was there. A local NYC resident discount is available for 50% off, and requires the purchaser to show ID at the ticket counter.

    Shyanne H.

    Purchased the Go City Pass. Used 1 of our 7 attractions on the Intrepid! It was a rainy ish day! Got there at 9:50 and there was already a line to get in! Line to get in was quick and was able to scan and breeze through security. Started off in the Hanger deck! Super cool info! We went outside and got to see the Concorde! Flight desk was fun as well! Choir tour was there and got to listen to them sing! Bathrooms were clean & gift shop was nice!

    Jeff L.

    Great museum! This is my second time there, the first time being about 20 years ago. 20 years ago I took my son, this time I took my daughter. A great collection of planes on the carrier deck, updated displays on the hanger deck, Fun, simulations, and a small cafeteria down below deck.

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    Matthew L.

    The Intrepid Museum is a military and maritime history museum that opened in Manhattan, New York in August 1982. It was founded by Odysseys in Flight: a nonprofit organization founded by Michael D. Piccola and Bruce Sherer. The museum is mostly composed of exhibits, aircraft, and spacecraft aboard the museum ship USS Intrepid, a World War II-era aircraft carrier and National Historic Landmark, in addition to a cruise missile submarine named USS Growler and a Concorde on Pier 86. The Intrepid, also known as The Fighting "I", is one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. She was decommissioned in 1974 after participating in 3 wars and over 30 years of service. The ship was initially supposed to be scrapped, but Odyssey in Flight stepped in with plans to convert it into a museum. I recently visited the Intrepid Museum with my older son. I had a fun day planned for him in NYC and I knew that he would love visiting the museum. I had previously visited the museum (like so many others) on a Middle School field trip. The entirety of the Intrepid has been converted into a museum. It spans three of the carrier's decks; from top to bottom, they are the flight, hangar, and gallery decks. The exhibits featured several models, vintage uniforms, vintage aircraft, and many other artifacts. My son's favorite exhibits were easily all of the simulators. At his age, anything that features pressable buttons, levers or steering wheels is right up his alley. He especially enjoyed sitting in the replica of a NASA Aurora 7 Mercury capsule. The Intrepid Museum is an extensive museum that offers something for everyone in your family. We both enjoyed our visit and give it two thumbs up.

    Kristi B.

    This is a really neat experience for anyone who likes history. The USS intrepid was a flight carrier that and has been slowly remodeled to become the museum that it is today. They have over 100 different aircraft on board the ship and you're able to go through and discover what it was like, living on the carrier. You are able to go onto the flight deck, as well as the hangers you can also go into the helm and see exactly where the captain would've sat to steer this massive carrier. You also have the USS enterprise that has been put on the back of the carrier, so you get to see a really cool piece of space history as well. There is also a submarine that you can go on board and experience as well. Please note that because it is tight spacing that they do limit the number of people who are able to go through it to ensure there's no overcrowding.

    Brenda F.

    I'm doing this series where I am trying to visit museums I've haven't visited yet. I travel every chance I get ,and I've seen amazing museums all over. But, NYC my forever playground has amazing museums. I've done most of the big museums, so I'm trying new things this year. Intrepid museum was fabulous. I enjoyed learning the history of the aircraft carrier Intrepid. The outdoor aircrafts were truly my favorite. The submarine experience was okay for me ( well let's just say I have some hx with submarines tanks I'd like to forget about). That is a story I would love to tell you for another day.So I'm biased in that area, but I'd skip that next time. Otherwise I really enjoyed visiting.

    Elizabeth K.

    My son's dream is to be an Air Force pilot. Thank you to the Air Force pilot that volunteers his time to meet those from all ages at the intrepid, my son will forever remember meeting you and seeing your pictures and hours log. Thank you for your service! You must spend the day here, do not rush it. It is an amazing sight to see and experience. It is a lot of walking but well worth it!

    McKenzie F.

    Super interesting museum and tells the story of the USS Intrepid very well and in an interesting manner. I think it's especially unique in the sense that you're able to see a ton of awesome aircraft with the nyc skyline in the background. Special shoutout to the employee Luke who led the aircraft elevator demonstration. I thought his demeanor and demonstration really stood out. He is a great employee! I will say that a majority of the demographic were children. In hindsight that totally makes sense but it did catch me off guard initially.

    Wing L.

    Great museum to visit. There are a lot of beautiful aircraft on the hangar. There is a line for the submarine but it moves very fast. All the staffs are very friendly. There are volunteer veterans at the museum which are knowledgeable of the exhibits. The museum hosts interesting special events so check the schedule before your visit.

    Jerry P.

    An absolute gem. 100% can't miss museum for anyone with even a passing interest in naval or aviation history, and it has an actual Space Shuttle on the flight deck AND included access to an early Cold War ballistic missile submarine across the pier! What's not to like? Great for kids and adults, and you can easily spend a few hours here. Many Veterans serve as docents all throughout the place, so you can really get first hand experience and stories about the ship and her history. Take a trip down to the Hudson, enjoy the waterfront and check her out!

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    Oh my gosh it was so fun!! The workers seemed happy to be there. We really enjoyed it. Accessible bathrooms and elevators as well. Nice.

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    My family had a great time! The service was impeccable, food is great, and all staff are friendly. Will come here again!

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    Do they have on site parking ?thinking about visiting from NJ (20minute drive from our house)and wondering should we just drive there or take a bus to the city?

    You will need to pay for public parking at a lot. It is probably cheaper to take mass transit than pay for parking. It is about a 10 minute walk from A/C/E train station at 42nd Street.

    Is two to three hours long enough to tour this on your own? There will only be two of us. Myself and my 17 year old son. Thank you in advance!

    Yes 2-3 hours should be enough time to tour the ship, aircraft and other exhibits. There is usually a line to tour the USS Growler submarine so you might have to skip that exhibit.

    How much of the museum is indoor? Thinking of going on a pretty cold day. Thanks in advance.

    Everything is indoors except for a few large planes outside. I found out later that one of the presidential debates or interviews was held inside the intrepid museum. A very great place to visit.

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