Intrepid
Sea, Air & Space Museum
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, one of the most unique attractions in New York City, opened in 1982, and is located at Pier 86 at 46th Street on the West Side of Manhattan. The Museum is centered on the aircraft carrier Intrepid, one of the most successful ships in US history, and now a national historic landmark.
The Museum’s exhibits which range from historical re-creations to new interactive displays, include the A-6 Cockpit Simulator, the Virtual Flight Zone as well as more than 20 restored aircraft. Visitors can also explore the Growler submarine docked along side the Intrepid as well as a tour through a British Airways Concorde.
In her carreer the Intrepid has served in World War II and Vietnam as well as serving as one of the primary recovery vessels for NASA. More than 750,000 people visit the Intrepid each year.
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