I grew up going here as a kid. Walking on a warship from World War II, with cool planes on the deck and an air and space museum within the ship, it's a great place to bring your kids or just a date. You can navigate a lot of the ships inner parts to get a real idea of how it might've been to live on such a ship during World War II. There's usually other exhibits on site like a submarine as well. Highly recommend. read more

I've run by this place many times off WSH and it was cool to finally be able to go inside. Loves: + Flight deck on top was my favorite; you can see all the aircraft, navigation, and flag bridges + Other neat points of interest: space shuttle pavilion, lego model, berthing rooms, submarine + Exploreum is fun for kids + Accessible with elevators and stairs Overall, I would expect most people to spend two to three hours here. Fun way to spend a few hours. NOTE: One piece of advice is that sometimes they may have certain exhibits closed, so I would check in advance if there's something you truly you want to see! read more

Fun museum to visit, but relatively small and overpriced. You'll need 2 hours max to see it - there's a Concorde and a Space Shuttle, but you can't climb inside. There's also a sub where you actually can. Really liked the mini soccer field with a big screen that they installed for the World Cup! Overall, good time but the Air Force museum in Dayton, OH is hard to beat. read more

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To me, the Intrepid Museum had been always a curiosity more than a "need to see," especially given it typically costs something to go. Noted Bank of America offers free admission with their "Museums on Us" program so decided to take advantage of it... an opportunity I'd recommend. The museum offers an interesting range of U.S. naval and aeronautical history, telling many stories worth a look. That being said, so many components of the museum require a separate upcharge, as well it's structured with gift shops to exit through. So, if you're bringing along kids, the total cost may really add up. Therefore, I'd definitely suggest BoA customers enjoy their offer. NYC residents get a discount. U.S. active and retired military plus Vets can go for free. Another reco... arrange to go when the weather's great. The visit requires walking on the outside of the ship, so rain, snow, cold wind can make it more of a challenge to enjoy. My favorite portions of the Museum (those included in the basic admission): + U.S.S. Growler Submarine - An early cruise missile sub from that was a nuclear deterrent during the Cold War. + Space Shuttle Enterprise - Amazing to see it up close, but wasn't available to go inside. + Intrepid - Especially the hangar to understand how carriers work, seeing how aircraft are stored and transported to the flight deck. My least favorite: Noting their theater is named after Howard Lutnick. While I recognize he donated for the naming, the reality is going into a dark room named after him is just creepy. Would have liked to see inside the British Airways Concorde, but requires another upcharge. Btw, they also offer different events, like a free Astronomy Night at their Flight Deck and Space Shuttle Pavillion. (Confirm their schedule online.) On the whole, the Intrepid Museum is worth a visit, especially to the unusual opportunity to see both how people lived in these ships and subs, plus also the exhibited technology and some antiquated systems on view now frozen in time. Keep in mind the various opportunities to enjoy it at a discount. read more

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The Intrepid was a disappointment. It was a lot smaller than I expected, and it was just very bland. The exhibits displayed were just 'ok' and not very interesting. Its not entirely bad, but it just didn't 'pop' with me. Nothing really sucked me in, and it just didn't have any flow or energy to it. I had a discounted ticket through AAA, otherwise I would've been more disappointed. The staff were all great, and there's plenty of room to move around, so even on busy days, there's no shoulder-to-shoulder issues. read more

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I really like this museum. They have great bathrooms. I like the planes a lot. Great variety of planes. read more

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Really fun experience! Brought my mother, sister and nephew and we had the best time. There's fun for all ages. Interactive exhibits and photo opportunities. Your ticket includes 3 attractions and there are extra experiences you can purchase on top of it. You can explore a lot of the intrepid ship with your base ticket. There's a reasonably priced cafe on the 2nd floor of the front building. read more

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We have been here twice now and it is always great. They have excellent tours and the views from the ship are absolutely amazing. We especially like how the ship displays beautiful lights in red, white and blue at night. Definitely a great stop! read more

Awesome history of the intrepid! We had a family Girls scout sleep over and it was a great experience! Sleeping on the army cots were a little rough! But it was a great experience! read more

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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 read more

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Phenomenal day trip. Exciting and educational. Particularly enjoyed going on submarine. Impressive seeing space shuttle Enterprise. Enjoyed seeing all the jets and helicopters. Would come agüen! read more

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9/11 is the most solemn day of the year. I was there (ground zero) on my way to work. I watched people jump to their deaths holding hands. The sights, sounds, essence are in my bones, my memory, my life. As a way to do good and try my best to stop the tears I volunteer. I work towards a good humanitarian cause. The Intrepid hosts a relevant charity every year on Remembrance Day 9/11. The Intrepid Museum located on Pier 86 on the Hudson River at West 46th Street is quite a colossal vessel of historic exhibitions, and a mammouth icon representative of our great country. Launched in the year 1943, this amazing aircraft carrier has served us through WWII, Vietnam, Cold War, and assisted in the NASA recovery in the 1960s. The Intrepid also welcomed the Enterprise Space Shuttle in 2012. There is much to see and explore, both Air and Sea adventures of our great military on the almighty Intrepid. However, this review is a reflection of my recent visits, when I have volunteered to participate for the best company sponsored event of all: 9/11 Day of Remembrance. Corporations from all over NYC, gather together annually on 9/11 to pack meals for those in need, as well as those devastated by natural disasters, i.e. the people of Puerto Rico devastated by Hurricane Maria in 2017, or the people of the Bahamas devastated by Hurricane Dorian in late August 2019. Today we pack for millions of AMericans in need today. I am very grateful for the support of my company, and the many others we see and meet with on this day when 24 years ago there was so much sorrow. We are ONE in our LOVE and EMPATHY to the WORLD on this day and every day. Thank you to the Intrepid Museum for hosting this annual event and to the many corporations who sponsor!! For information to participate please visit: 911day.org Never Forget. Love thy neighbor. Visit the Intrepid: https://m.intrepidmuseum.org/ ***************************** read more

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an amazing and world class museum in nyc! it's not the easiest to get to, but manageable to walk to. you could easily spend several hours here learning about history and engineering. highlights definitely include the craft carrier with descriptions of various helicopters and planes, as well as the submarine Growler. I've been twice and learn something new each time! the staff is also friendly and incredibly knowledgeable read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Absolutely, resoundingly a wonderful place for a night-time event. Unforgettable and even if you're having a drink -- a clear-visioned steely testament to U.S. might and greatness of the free world. Three cheers for contributions made by the Intrepid, those who wore and wear the uniform and its permanence in continuing to educate and entrall on the Hudson today. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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A museum trip well worth it! If you're a military history buff or not, this museum is a must see. Nice discounted entrance for military are offered. You'll see many retired aircraft, take a tour inside the Intrepid and the USS Growler, see the outside of the Concorde (extra cost to go inside), and visit the Enterprise. It is well organized with signage, videos, artifacts, and interactive areas for kids as well. Easily spent most of the day here. Wish my dad was alive to see this museum, he would have loved it! read more

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! read more

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We loved it (my and my nearly five-year-old, who is a space and airplane nut). Really enjoyed the tour, the planes, the tour of the sub. The only thing we didn't do was the Concorde, so that will need to wait until the next visit. Highly recommended. Note that active duty, military retirees, and veterans get free basic admission. read more

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. read more

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Wonderful museum with great staff that is very knowledgeable. Entertainment and education at the same time.

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. read more

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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! read more

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I'm not a huge military buff but I still really appreciated this museum. Standouts include of course the flight deck, where incredible air vehicles are shown, the space pavilion that includes a shuttle, and the attached Growler submarine. My only complaint is that it seems they are out to milk money from tourists at every turn. In addition to the overpriced cafes, they also force you to take a picture in the Space Pavilion and try to sell it to you, and have multiple gift shops that must be entered to exit. Overall, would recommend this museum, though, especially on a nice day, since there are lots of outdoor areas. read more

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It's been a long time since I visited this back in early 2000s. I was strolling through NYC, burning off some calories after a heavy breakfast/brunch. This is located near pier 86 overlooking the Hudson River. I believe the tickets are either in their high $20s $30s. However, if you can manage to plan properly, I would recommend getting a NYC pass or city pass to cover multiple attractions. I am a food and local crowd oogler rather than applying my own interpretations to art or marvelous engineering. I love fighter jets, but I rather go on a ride and pass out experiencing a high g force than looking at it. My compromise to this has been by me visiting the air shows and watching them fly and having had an opportunity through a leadership program aboard a c30 aircraft read more

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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.

Had such a wonderful, educational time spent here at the Intrepid Museum. Checked in during mid morning when the line of people wasn't too long, and was able to visit the second and third floor of the flight hangers within a good amount of time. Thank goodness the indoor museum had plenty of AC and benches along the tour route to relax and rest. Bathrooms were available on every floor and kept fairly clean. The nice summer weather made the out-door aircraft display that much more vibrant and scenic. Next, was the tour of the submarine; walking through the narrow corridors and seeing the close quarters of the submarine- gives such a lifelike experience. Overall, a great museum to visit read more

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military history and worth a visit. start off with the submarine, it was the best part of the museum honestly. we has a 20 min wait but wasnt bad at all. all of the workers and security here are exceptionally nice!!! read more

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Recently just visited the Intrepid Museum. This museum should be on everyone's list to visit. The Intrepid is a military museum of the ship USS Intrepid and aircraft's carrier which is right along the Hudson. This is definitely a museum that's outdoor and inside the ship. So you definitely want to make sure the weather is nice. The history behind the ship is so amazing I recommend everyone to this museum. From the moment you walk in the building you are greeted by a wonderful staff. Everything is kept clean. The aircraft carriers and the history behind it is located on the flight deck which is outside. The Submarine is a 30 mins wait standing outside and kids that's not 4'9 will not be able to go inside the submarine so please keep that in mind. Also, outside is British Airways Concord and that's an additional charge that you have to book a reservation for. Inside the museum you have a simulation ride that's pretty awesome and I recommend to take the training before driving right in. They also have a space shuttle attraction as well which is not part of the museum entry fee. This is one museum that the whole family will enjoy my kids are 3 and 10 and they enjoyed all of it. Looks and looks of walking and place to park your stroller. read more

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Great museum & fantastic guided tour of Concorde. Thank you to guides Christina & Alex.

Fantastic museum with many interesting exhibits to see. Reasonably priced for such an experience. Staff were great. We showed up half an hour later than our timed ticket and they had no issue. Then spent at least an hour sitting on the pier watching boats float by. read more

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The sheer size of the aircraft carrier itself was already astounding. It was very cool exploring everything else. The G-Force Encounter simulator was so fun! read more

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PROS: - great for families, kids and adults - wheelchair accessible (but not all internal parts of some exhibits) - worth the price - lots to see - cafeteria on the premise CONS: - lines can get long with 15-20 min wait (submarine) - no shade, so need hat or sunblock on sunny days Great place for kids and adults. The submarine tour is totally worth it, but be informed that you must be taller than 40" to go on the submarine, so small kids are not allowed. There are lots to see, shuttle, lots of planes and helicopters, and the actual inside of the Intrepid. Getting in some of the spaces can be tight and claustrophobic either way lots of tiny metal stairs. The entrances to each of the Hatches/Main Floors are wheelchair accessible by elevator, but not wheelchair accessible for entrance the submarine or the actual Intrepid ship. read more

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Arrive here on a Saturday 2 pm. No admission line. Security searched bags. We brought in some snack and water. No problem. Things to do: Pier deck: Submarine Growler self guided tour: long slow moving line always. Close earlier than museum time. A little cafe offers icecream, sandwiches, hotdogs and popcorn etc. Upon exit, You will pass by another gift shop, bigger than the one in Enterprise. Hangar deck: indoor air conditioning exhibits including great for children Exploreum section. Simulation flight rides, 4 D movie. Flight deck: Aircraft displays. Indoor exhibit of space shuttle Enterprise with gift shop. Photo taken with green screen. Control tower self guided tour which usually has a line. Pro: - NYC residents 50 % off. Original price $36 adult and $26 child 12 and under. - Exploreum at the hanger deck: Children section. Hands on allowed on everything. - very educational. Retired navy sat at the control tower to explain and answer questions. - free Wifi Con: - expensive for all those extra charge activities: simulation flight ride ( $28 for 2 persons for 3 min), virtual reality ( $14) , 4 D movies. Photo taken at space shuttle entrance is $30 for 4 pic. - line to entrance for space shuttle Enterprise was slowed down. A staff blocked you off since everyone was directed to take pictures which are sold at $30 four pic package. They should have another line for people who don't want picture to pass. - cafe at pier deck but expect to pay $12 a sandwich. Overall it's a good experience. Bring snacks and water for children. Try to come during once a year kids week which offer even more kids activities. I remember one year kids were allowed to go inside a tank. Free giveaways for kids during kids week. read more

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