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"Aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Commissioned during World War II, the USS Intrepid is now a wonderful museum and a National Historical Landmark anchored at Pier 86 on Manhattan's West Side. The space shuttle Enterprise and a British Airways Concorde are among the top attractions along with the many aircraft on the flight deck, including an F-14 Tomcat and an A-12 Blackbird spy plane. Below the flight deck, permanent exhibitions bring to life Intrepid's illustrious naval career through original artifacts, historic video clips of naval battles and kamikaze strikes, and interactive multimedia. Alongside the carrier (and also part of the museum), the USS Growler remains the only intact strategic missile submarine open to the public."

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"The Intrepid is a floating museum: a WWII aircraft carrier with a storied naval career home to some of the most famous air and spacecraft in the world, plus exciting experiences and exhibits that will thrill your young history and aviation buffs. The Intrepid served in WWII, Vietnam and throughout the Cold War era; after it was decommissioned, it was installed at Pier 86 on the Hudson River. For four months after 9/11, the vessel served as the FBI’s field office. Today it's a National Historic Landmark." - Sunshine Flint

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Quang Hải Trương

Google

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.

Kirk Holz

Google

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 :)

Ricardo Ogdon

Google

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.

Poornima Koyal

Google

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.

P M

Google

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.

Robyn Duckett

Google

My son and I really enjoyed this museum, especially the tour of the submarine, which was well worth the wait. We visited over Memorial Weekend so crowds were bigger and wait times longer but it was a really fun experience looking at all the different aircraft on the flight deck and exploring all the nooks and crannies of the impressive aircraft carrier. We spent close to 4 hours there and would happily visit again the next time we are in town.

SamArt Henna Contour

Google

It was an amazing experience, my kids loved space exhibition and all the fighter jets on display. We toured concord too, it was amazing. We booked a 3.30pm ticket and as museum close down around 6pm I believe we couldn't see one portion of the ship and submarine. submarine was free, and there was a long lineup... I would suggest going in early so you can go through the whole museum. Concord tour was with tickets (definitely book in advance). For virtual tour in space exhibition they were taking payment on spot too but we booked in advance. Lots of walking, so wear comfortable shoes and don't forget to carry sunglasses with you plus sunscreen. Elevators are available throughout the museum.

K H

Google

I visited the USS intrepid on a Friday morning. The lines weren’t too bad and we didn’t have to wait to long even though we didn’t have any tickets yet. (The line to buy tickets was shorter than the one with reserved tickets) On the flight deck you can see a wide variety of planes which were on the USS Intrepid. Most of the planes are from post WW2. They also have veterans which sailed on the Intrepid all around the ship which can give you great stories and facts about the ship. The space shuttle on the back of the carrier is also a great sight to see. Overall a very nice museum will definitely visit again.

Quang Hải Trương

Google

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.

Kirk Holz

Google

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 :)

Ricardo Ogdon

Google

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.

Poornima Koyal

Google

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.

P M

Google

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.

Robyn Duckett

Google

My son and I really enjoyed this museum, especially the tour of the submarine, which was well worth the wait. We visited over Memorial Weekend so crowds were bigger and wait times longer but it was a really fun experience looking at all the different aircraft on the flight deck and exploring all the nooks and crannies of the impressive aircraft carrier. We spent close to 4 hours there and would happily visit again the next time we are in town.

SamArt Henna Contour

Google

It was an amazing experience, my kids loved space exhibition and all the fighter jets on display. We toured concord too, it was amazing. We booked a 3.30pm ticket and as museum close down around 6pm I believe we couldn't see one portion of the ship and submarine. submarine was free, and there was a long lineup... I would suggest going in early so you can go through the whole museum. Concord tour was with tickets (definitely book in advance). For virtual tour in space exhibition they were taking payment on spot too but we booked in advance. Lots of walking, so wear comfortable shoes and don't forget to carry sunglasses with you plus sunscreen. Elevators are available throughout the museum.

K H

Google

I visited the USS intrepid on a Friday morning. The lines weren’t too bad and we didn’t have to wait to long even though we didn’t have any tickets yet. (The line to buy tickets was shorter than the one with reserved tickets) On the flight deck you can see a wide variety of planes which were on the USS Intrepid. Most of the planes are from post WW2. They also have veterans which sailed on the Intrepid all around the ship which can give you great stories and facts about the ship. The space shuttle on the back of the carrier is also a great sight to see. Overall a very nice museum will definitely visit again.

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