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A museum aboard a retired aircraft carrier docked on the Hudson, where kids can see fighter jets on the flight deck, go inside the submarine Growler and view the Space Shuttle Enterprise. Interactive exhibits cover flight, naval life and space exploration.
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| Monday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
Last entry one hour before close
Adults $38, kids 5–12 $28, 4 and under free; NYC resident discount
Open daily. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 3–17.
Adults $38, kids 5–12 $28, 4 and under free; NYC resident discount
Sunday: 10 AM–6 PM · Monday: 10 AM–5 PM · Tuesday: 10 AM–5 PM · Wednesday: 10 AM–5 PM · Thursday: 10 AM–5 PM · Friday: 10 AM–5 PM · Saturday: 10 AM–6 PM. Last entry one hour before close
Pier 86, W 46th St & 12th Ave, 10036, in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan.
Yes. Intrepid Museum is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Intrepid Museum: intrepidmuseum.org, or call (212) 245-0072.
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