Intrepid

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Description

The Intrepid has reopened to the public!

The Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum is a museum in New York City located at North River (New York-New Jersey) Pier 86 on the West Side of Manhattan. The museum showcases the World War II aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, the submarine USS Growler, and a Concorde supersonic airplane.

It is located in a tourist area, next to the New York Passenger Ship Terminal, the Circle Line pier, and near the New York consulate of the People's Republic of China and a heliport.

The museum serves as a hub for the annual Fleet Week events. Visiting warships dock at the cruise ship terminals to the north, and events are held on the museum grounds and the deck of the Intrepid. [1]

Tips

The general admission to the museum includes the Intrepid Aircraft carrier, the Growler and Concorde. [2]

Hours Subject to change. Always verify.

October 1st through March 31st

(Closed Mondays)
Tuesday - Sunday 10AM-5PM

April 1st through September 30th

Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 10AM-6PM

Closed December 25th & Thanksgiving
Last ticket sold one hour prior to closing [3]

Directions

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is located on the West side of Manhattan on Pier 86, 12th Ave. & 46th Street. It is easily accessible from all points in the New York City Metro area.

Directions by NYC Metro Bus

Take cross-town buses west. M34 (34th Sts), M42 (42nd St.) or M-50 (49th St.) to 12th Ave. and Hudson River. Intrepid is a short walk North from the M34 and M42. The M50 drops off immediately in front of the Intrepid.

Directions by NYC Metro Subway

Take the A, C, E, N, Q, R, S, W, 1, 2, 3, 7, or 9 train to 42nd St., then walk or take the M-42 West Bus to Hudson River (12th Ave). Walk North to Intrepid.

Directions from Water

Take New York Water Taxi to Pier 84 and walk a block north to the Intrepid Museum. Or from New Jersey take the New York Waterway to Midtown (38th Street) and walk north on 12th Ave to the museum.

Directions for Driving

From Newark International Airport, NJ: Take New Jersey Turnpike North to Lincoln tunnel, exit to 42nd Street. Turn left (westbound) to 12th Avenue. Turn right on 12th avenue (northbound) to 49th Street. Make U-turn around barriers heading south to 46th Street and 12th Avenue.

From LaGuardia Airport, NY: Take Grand Central East (toward Long Island) to Long Island Expressway (westbound) to New York City/Midtown Tunnel (westbound). Exit tunnel toward 42nd Street. Turn left on 42nd Street (westbound), and follow 42nd Street across town to 12th Avenue Turn right on 12th Avenue (northbound) to 49th Street. Make U-turn around barriers heading south to 46th Street and 12th Avenue.

From Kennedy Airport, NY: Take Van Wyck Expressway north to Long Island Expressway to New York City/Midtown Tunnel (westbound). Exit tunnel to the right, northbound to 42nd Street. Turn left on 42nd Street (westbound) and follow 42nd Street across town to 12th Avenue. Turn right on 12th Avenue (northbound) to 49th Street. Make U-turn around barriers heading south to 46th Street and 12th Avenue.

From Queens and Long Island: Follow directions from Kennedy or LaGuardia airport.

From Bronx: Take Cross Bronx Expressway (westbound) to Henry Hudson Parkway (southbound). Henry Hudson Parkway becomes 12th Avenue. Follow 12th Avenue until 46th Street. Intrepid Museum is on the right.

From Points North: Take Saw Mill River Parkway south to Henry Hudson Parkway (southbound). Henry Hudson Parkway becomes 12th Avenue. Follow 12th Avenue until 46th Street. Intrepid Museum is on the right.

From Northern New Jersey: Take George Washington Bridge to Henry Hudson Parkway (southbound). Henry Hudson Parkway becomes 12th Avenue. Follow 12th Avenue until 46th Street. Intrepid Museum is on the right.

From Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey: Take New Jersey Turnpike north toward Newark International Airport. Follow directions above from Newark Airport.