Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum showcases a wide variety of restored aircraft, along with marine and space exhibits on the now decommissioned USS Intrepid aircraft carrier

British Airways Concorde at the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum
British Airways Concorde at the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum cc licensed photo by Daniel Bonatto

Since 1982, the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum has invited visitors to explore naval aviation and maritime history through a collection of restored military vessels docked in the Hudson River on Manhattan's West Side.

Before being decommissioned in 1974, USS Intrepid served in World War II, as a recovery ship for NASA and in the Vietnam War. The museum opened in 1982, after New York real estate developer, Zachary Fischer saved the aircraft carrier from the scrapheap and now showcases a cruise missile submarine, the USS Growler, a British Airways Concorde supersonic jet, and a Lockheed A-12 CIA reconnaissance plane. In 2011, the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum added a NASA prototype of the Space Shuttle Enterprise to its collection which is schedule to be available for public viewing in the near future.

Admission to Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum covers access to the aircraft carrier, the submarine and the Concorde with free guided tours included in the ticket price. On the Flight Deck, visitors can explore a world class collection of 30 restored aircraft and climb to the navigation bridge for a cinematic view of the New York City skyline. The Hangar Deck engages visitors with variety of interactive, hands-on exhibits demonstrating the technology and manpower required to power the 40,000 tonne vessel. The newly restored Gallery and Third Decks, home to the Ready Room and Combat Information Center, offer a unique insight into life aboard the ship for the 3,000 enlisted men. In the newly opened Mess Hall, visitors can enjoy lunch or a snack at Au Bon Pain in recreated sailor's dining room. Well-worth the additional charge is a visit to the Virtual Flight Zone offering a supersonic flight simulators and a 4D Motion Theatre.

Free admission is available for retired and active military personnel.

Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Yes.

Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Address: Pier 86, W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Phone: (212) 245-0072

Official Website: Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Reviews

Rated 4.6 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating Very touching experience, as this is the first time ever I had the chance to get on board of an aircraft carrier that has fought during WW2. You can see the ship island, planes on deck and even have some good views of the city from board. A pretty close distance to Times Square is also and advantage. Also, visitors will be able to see the Growler nuclear submarine, which is definitely an unique experience.
Quang Hải Trương - a month ago

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5 Star Rating I brought my child here in August 2022 and both her and I had an amazing time. There are so many exhibits, artifacts, airplanes, helicopters, space capsules, and other things to see on ship. Seeing the Shuttle Enterprise was also really cool. It made for a really fun morning :)
Kirk Holz - 2 weeks ago

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4 Star Rating One of the highlights is the range of aircraft on display, each with its own story. You can see a Lockheed A-12, the high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft that paved the way for the SR-71 Blackbird. For commercial aviation fans, the British Airways Concorde is an absolute marvel — seeing the supersonic jet up close is thrilling. The museum also features an F-14 Tomcat, made famous by its role in Top Gun, and the F-16 Fighting Falcon, showcasing the cutting-edge fighter technology of its time. Another highlight is the space shuttle Enterprise, an early NASA prototype that embodies the history of space exploration. And let’s not forget the Vietnam War-era helicopters, which give a closer look at aviation used in search and rescue missions. Beyond the aircraft, the museum staff is knowledgeable and offers tours filled with stories that bring history to life. The museum doesn’t just display these amazing machines; it immerses you in the history and people behind them.
Ricardo Ogdon - in the last week

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5 Star Rating One of the best places I have visited so far in the USA. Learn a lot of history, huge thing ,the skyline of New York from the Deck is worth the ticket money. The ship,the interiors, the mechanisms almost hundred years back ,1940s ,amazing. Shows the human determination. Have place to shop,good restrooms, a place to grab something to eat if need be ! One might need to buy tickets in advance on holidays and weekends.
Poornima Koyal - 3 weeks ago

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4 Star Rating The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, located in New York, is an incredible experience for those who enjoy military history, aviation and space exploration. The museum is located inside the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, which participated in World War II and the Vietnam War, making the environment impressive in itself. The collection is very varied and includes fighter jets, helicopters and even a copy of the space capsule used in the Apollo missions. One of the most impressive pieces is the space shuttle Enterprise, which is on display in a dedicated hangar, but on the day of my visit it was not open to the public. The interior of the ship is also open to visitors, where you can see up close the areas where the sailors lived and worked. In addition, the submarine USS Growler is docked at the museum, and you can explore its interior, feeling the tight space and imagining life aboard a nuclear submarine. There are also interactive simulators that give a more practical experience of what it is like to fly a fighter jet or a helicopter. The visit is more interesting for children or for those who really love to see a piece of history in military items.
P M - a month ago

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How to get to Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum by Subway

Take the A, C, E, N, R, S, 1, 2, 3, or 7 train to 42nd Street, walk or take the M42 Metro Bus west on 42nd Street to Hudson River (12th Avenue), then go right (north) to the museum entrance.

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