If you want an NYC experience that feels powerful, inspiring, and completely unique, the Intrepid Museum is a place that stays with you long after you leave. This is not just a museum visit. It’s a walk through real American history, where you explore an actual aircraft carrier, stand beneath iconic fighter jets, and step into the early days of space exploration. Every deck and every exhibit carries stories of courage, sacrifice, and human ambition.
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Duration 3 hours
Usually available in the evening
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Highlights
Discover legendary air, sea, and space vessels that shaped world history
Walk through multiple decks of the USS Intrepid and experience life at sea
See Enterprise, NASA's very first space shuttle prototype
View 28 restored aircraft, including the fastest military jet ever built
Explore rare artifacts, personal stories, and interactive exhibits across the museum
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Full description
Experience the awe-inspiring USS Intrepid, a legendary aircraft carrier that served in World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War. This floating museum at Pier 86 offers a unique journey through decades of naval and space exploration history.
Explore four major decks of the USS Intrepid, each revealing different aspects of life at sea. From the Hangar Deck with its historical objects and crew stories to the Flight Deck with its impressive collection of aircraft against the Manhattan skyline.
Visit the Gallery Deck to see operational areas like the Combat Information Center and squadron ready rooms. These immersive spaces give you a realistic sense of how the ship functioned during active missions.
Discover the personal side of naval service on the Third Deck, where you'll see restored kitchens, dining areas, and sleeping quarters that show where the crew ate, rested, and found comfort during long months at sea.
Stand beneath Space Shuttle Enterprise, NASA's first space shuttle prototype, in the Space Shuttle Pavilion. This exhibit features photographs, videos, and original parts from the shuttle era.
Experience the Apollo exhibition, which tells the story of the moon missions through original artifacts, mission recordings, and detailed recreations. Walk inside a full-scale Apollo 11 command module and see moon rocks and astronaut equipment.
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Includes
Admission with priority access
Access to the USS Intrepid
Entry to the Space Shuttle Pavilion
Access to featured exhibits such as The Story of Intrepid and Kamikaze: Day of Darkness, Day of Light
Free WiFi inside the museum
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Meeting point
Intrepid Square, 12th Avenue and 48th Street, New York, NY 10036
Show your QR-coded ticket at the Priority Access or Timed Ticket line at the Box Office
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Important information
Not suitable for: Wheelchair users because several areas include ladders, steep steps, and narrow passages
Not allowed: Large luggage or oversized bags, Minors visiting without an adult
Know before you go: GetYourGuide visitors skip the ticket purchase line but there may be a short wait before entry
Last entry is allowed one hour before closing time
US veterans with valid ID receive free entry
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Some museum areas are not accessible for wheelchairs due to naval stairways and ladders
Plan at least two to three hours to fully enjoy the museum
