Intrepid Museum New York
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is an aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy docked at berth 86 in the Hudson River. Commissioner in 1943, the Intrepid served to American troops during the Second World War and the Vietnam War, and its crew are engaged in surveillance of submarines in the North Atlantic during the Cold War.
Today, the museum’s mission is to educate the public about the military history of the nation and serve as a memorial to those who serve and have served in the United States Army.
In addition to participating in a variety of interactive exhibits that include a film about the history of the ship, a flight simulator and a 4D theater 14 people, visitors can explore four decks of the Intrepid and see the crew dormitory, climb aboard a Bell 47, a close look at a variety of models of military aircraft and board the Concorde model that holds the speed record crossing the Atlantic (2 hours, 52 minutes and 59 seconds).
Other exhibits include historical objects relating to the history of the ship and propaganda posters from the First and Second World War.
As a result of a petition signed by over 150,000 people, the Space Shuttle Enterprise is scheduled to be moved to the Intrepid as a permanent display in the near future.
Visiting the Intrepid Museum
The museum rents sound equipment with audio tours in Spanish at the box office and information center.
The Pier 84, adjacent to the Intrepid, a public park with kiosks that rent fishing equipment and boats rowing in the summer.
P. S. The restaurant O ‘Hurley’s, located on the pier, serves burgers, salads and American style food days per week from 10 AM to 4 PM, and 12 AM to 4 AM on Saturdays and Sundays.
