14 – New York for Piccolas and Piccolos : Intrepid Museum

By Piccola New Yorker

the intrepid. Photo @lucascompan — the intrepid. Photo *@lucascompan*

Aviation fans, this one’s for you. Located in Hell’s Kitchen, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum tells the history of American aviation in an educational and interesting way. You’ll see giant fighter jets, submarines, a space shuttle, and the iconic aircraft carrier Intrepid. Ever-changing rotating exhibits also impress.

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There is still time to donate to #SupportIntrepid. We hope you will consider making a gift in any amount to support the #IntrepidMuseum and help us inspire the next generation of innovators! #SupportIntrepid at the link in our bio.

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Thanks to @car_vintage for sharing this blast from the past photo of the #Concorde en route to the #IntrepidMuseum. #Regram #TBT Vintage aviation. Next stop: Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum. Concorde G-BOAD “British Airways” - this Concorde G-BOAD crosses the Atlantic between New York and London in a record time of 2 hours, 52 minutes and 59 seconds on 7 February 1996’ • By Michael F. McLaughlin #CarVintage #concorde #plane #newyork#intrepidmuseum #ferrari#mercedesbenz #porsche #bmw #bugatti#carporn #vintage #firstpost #first#elegance #lux #luxury #madeinitaly #art#carculture #car #speed#carphotography #classiccars #carporn#supercars #cool

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Save several hours of your day; there’s a lot to see—exploring the historic (and enormous) aircraft carrier itself, nearly 30 vintage planes on the flight deck, a guided missile submarine, and the space shuttle Enterprise.

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On this day in 1986 the #USSIntrepid was designated a National Historic Landmark, four years after opening as the #IntrepidMuseum.

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There is one day left to #SupportIntrepid! Your donations will allow for the Museum to extend its reach further, restore more areas of the ship, and engage with visitors to inspire wonder. Contributions made by midnight TONIGHT will have double the impact thanks to Museum trustee Stanley Hubbard. Make your contribution in the link in our bio.

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The Exploreum is a fully interactive exhibit space in the Museum's hangar deck, designed especially for families and kids of all ages. It is one of the most visited areas of the ship, encouraging visitors to climb in an actual Bell 47 helicopter, navigate through an interactive submarine and steer the wings of an airplane.

Take a virtual tour of the Intrepid Museum

Save time and lines by buying tickets online in advance and be forewarned: many enticing exhibits, guided tours, and the space shuttle pavilion require extra fees. However, there is plenty to do without the extras.

The Intrepid is best suited to older children who can appreciate the history. There is lots of walking, much of it outdoors, so sunscreen and hats are advisable.

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Can you imagine flying across the Atlantic Ocean in 3.5 hours alongside fellow passengers like @mickjagger or Queen Elizabeth II? Learn more about the experience aboard the #Concorde in the latest Intrepid Minute. #intrepidmuseum

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When the Intrepid entered the Jet Age, it needed to evolve to help get its heavier aircrafts off the Flight Deck. Join Eddie Meyersburg as he discusses the catapult system used on the ship in the latest Intrepid Minute. #IntrepidMuseum

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