Intrepid, Sea, Air and Space Museum

Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum is a military and maritime history museum at Pier 86 on the West Side of Manhattan. The museum opened in 1982 after the USS Intrepid was saved from scrapping. Later, the Intrepid became a National Historic Landmark in 1986. In 1988, the museum was awarded USS Growler, a Grayback-class submarine, which carried nuclear missiles, by the United States Congress from the United States Navy and is now on display and available for tours. In 2011, ownership of the Space Shuttle Enterprise was transferred to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a nonprofit institution featuring the world’s fastest jets and a guided-missile submarine. The Museum exhibitions and collection feature the technologically advanced aircraft and vessels highlighting innovation and bravery. During 2001, the Intrepid served as temporary field headquarters for the Federal Bureau of Investigation as it began its investigation of the September 11 attacks.

The museum’s collection includes:

US Air Force fighter Aircraft
US Navy fighter Aircraft
US Marine Corps fighting Aircraft
US Army helicopters
US Coast Guard helicopters
NASA capsule replica and the Space Shuttle Enterprise
Commercial Aircraft
Non-USA Fighter Aircraft
US Navy Equipment from the USS Intrepid and other famous naval ships

Exhibits of the Museum of the Intrepid, Sea, Air & Space Museum

Visiting Tips for Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

All bags and cases will be inspected before entry.
Bag and coat check facilities are NOT available. Leave large bags and luggage at your hotel.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Avoid items that can get caught while climbing in and out of exhibits.
Visit on a dry day, as during inclement weather, the Museum may close the flight deck and Space Shuttle Pavilion for the safety of visitors.
Food options are available.