Intrepid Museum Tickets

About this experience

Book Intrepid Museum tickets in New York Book Intrepid Museum tickets and spend a few hours aboard a real aircraft carrier on the Hudson River. The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is built around USS Intrepid, a World War II carrier moored at Pier 86 in Midtown Manhattan, and your timed-entry ticket covers the ship, the Space Shuttle Pavilion and the museum's main exhibitions, with a priority line at the box office. Intrepid survived five kamikaze attacks and a torpedo strike in the Pacific, which earned it the nickname "The Ghost Ship". In the 1960s it became a recovery ship for NASA astronauts returning from space, before opening as a museum in 1982. Few places in New York let you stand on a flight deck, walk through a hangar full of aircraft and look up at a space shuttle in a single visit. What you can see aboard the Intrepid Flight deck: rows of historic military jets and helicopters, including the A-12 Blackbird spy plane, with wide views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline. Hangar deck: "The Story of Intrepid", "Kamikaze: Beyond the Fire" and "On the Line", an exhibit on the carrier's Vietnam War years. Space Shuttle Pavilion: Space Shuttle Enterprise, the prototype orbiter that NASA used to test landings before the shuttle fleet flew in space. Submarine Growler: a Cold War guided-missile submarine with narrow passageways and crew quarters you can walk through. The Concorde supersonic jet is displayed on the pier, but the guided tour inside Concorde is not included with this ticket. Hands-on exhibits make it a strong pick for families. How your timed-entry ticket works Choose your date and entry time when you book. Your mobile voucher is emailed straight away, so there is nothing to print. Arrive at the Intrepid Museum box office about 15 minutes before your time slot, join the priority line for advance purchase tickets, and show the QR code on your phone together with a valid photo ID. These tickets can't be cancelled, but they can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before your visit. Allow at least two to three hours to see the ship, the shuttle and the submarine without rushing. The line for the Growler submarine fills up quickly, so it's best to visit it early on. Plan your visit to Pier 86 The museum sits at Pier 86, at West 46th Street and 12th Avenue. From the 42nd Street Port Authority subway station it is roughly a 15 to 20 minute walk west, or you can take the M42 or M50 crosstown bus to 12th Avenue. Parts of the visit are outdoors on the flight deck and pier, so dress for the weather. Most of the ship is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, but the submarine, gun tubs, anchor chain room and captain's bridge can only be reached by stairs or ladders. Guide dogs are welcome. Growler is not suitable for anyone uncomfortable in tight spaces, and guests under 1 m (3.28 ft) cannot enter it. Strollers, large bags and backpacks are not allowed on the submarine, and selfie sticks, tripods and professional camera equipment are not permitted anywhere in the museum. The Intrepid pairs well with the west side of Manhattan. Save with the Intrepid Museum and Edge bundle, head up the Edge observation deck at Hudson Yards, or see the skyline from the water on a Circle Line landmarks cruise. For another big museum day, book the American Museum of Natural History, or browse more things to do in New York.

Highlights

• Walk the flight deck of USS Intrepid, a World War II aircraft carrier moored on the Hudson River
• Stand beneath Space Shuttle Enterprise in the Space Shuttle Pavilion
• Step inside Growler, a Cold War guided-missile submarine
• See the A-12 Blackbird and dozens of historic aircraft, with Manhattan skyline views
• Timed entry with a priority line at the museum box office

What is included

• Timed entry to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
• Priority line at the box office for advance purchase tickets
• Intrepid aircraft carrier: flight deck and hangar deck
• Space Shuttle Pavilion with Space Shuttle Enterprise
• Growler submarine
• Exhibitions including The Story of Intrepid, Kamikaze: Beyond the Fire and On the Line

Not included

• Guided tour inside Concorde
• Food and drinks

Before you go

Arrive at the box office about 15 minutes before your entry time Show your mobile voucher with a valid photo ID Selfie sticks, tripods and professional camera equipment are not allowed Guests under 1 m (3.28 ft) cannot enter the Growler submarine Strollers, large bags and backpacks are not allowed on the Growler Parts of the visit are outdoors, so dress for the weather Restrooms and free Wi-Fi are available on site

Cancellation terms

These tickets can't be cancelled, but they can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before your visit.