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Attraction · New York

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

A WWII aircraft carrier on the Hudson with warplanes, a submarine, the Concorde, and a space shuttle.

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The verdict

Who it's worth it for

Great for
  • Families with kids
  • Solo travellers
  • The genuinely curious
Depends
  • If you've only got a day
  • Couples
  • History & culture buffs
Not for
  • Travellers on a budget

Worth it for families with kids, solo travellers and the genuinely curious; not for travellers on a budget.

Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

You walk the flight deck of a real WWII carrier, climb into a Cold War submarine, and stand under the Space Shuttle Enterprise.
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Hands-on and partly open-air on the deck, it's an engaging change of pace from gallery museums.
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At around $36 it's pricey, and far less compelling if military hardware isn't your thing.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • With kids

    A clear winner for kids who love planes, ships, and space — lots to climb on and into.

  • With friends

    Great for anyone into machines or military history; skippable otherwise.

  • Multigenerational

    Engaging across ages, though the flight deck is exposed and windy, so dress for it.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
~$36 adult
Time
2.5–3.5 hrs
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Late morning on a clear day, since much of the experience is the open flight deck.
Getting there
A/C/E to 42nd St, then a long walk or the M50 bus west to Pier 86.
Booking
Timed tickets online; the submarine sometimes has separate timed entry.
Accessibility
Mostly accessible, but the submarine interior and some deck areas have steep ladders and tight spaces.
Alternatives

If it's not your thing, try

the other big kid-friendly museumsightseeing cruises leave from neighboring piers
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What we checked

  • Built around USS Intrepid (CV-11), a WWII and Vietnam-era aircraft carrier docked at Pier 86.
  • Houses the Space Shuttle Enterprise and the submarine USS Growler.
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