Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Located on the piers west of Central Park, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is one of the leading historical and educational institutions in the country. It centers on the USS Intrepid, one of the most successful aircraft carriers in United States history and now a National Landmark.

The museum attracts over 10 million visitors per year and is one of New York's most unique tourist destinations. The USS Intrepid's history includes being commissioned for World War II, working as a recovery ship for NASA, serving three missions during the Vietnam War, and practicing surveillance during the Cold War. The museum displays interactive exhibits that show the heroism and service of the military.

The museum is generally open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. All guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is just 15 to 20 minutes west of LaGuardia International Airport. The museum is near tourist sites that include the Empire State Building, New York Skyride, Grand Central Station, MoMA, Carnegie Hall, Ground Zero, Rockefeller Plaza, Central Park, Times Square, the Theater District, Whitney Museum of American Art, Central Park Zoo, and Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis and St. Patrick's Cathedral, to name a few.