Learn, explore and play at the Museum during one of our seasonal festivals, daily science demonstrations, or evening programs.
Behind the Scenes
March 30, 6:30pm – 7:30pm ET
Inside Intrepid’s Island
Join the Intrepid Museum’s Curator of History and Collections Jessica Williams as she takes you on a live tour of the ship’s bridges. This live one-hour virtual experience will give you an in-depth tour of the island, the tower that rises from the flight deck and served as Intrepid’s command center. We will visit the admiral’s bridge, where an admiral commanded multiple ships.
Nuts & Bolts (ages 5 – 17)
April 2, 11:00am – 1:00pm ET
Children (ages 5 – 17)ET
In-person
ACCESS FAMILY PROGRAMS: Figure out how airplanes and ships are assembled and maintained. Learn about the tools used by aircraft restoration specialists at the Museum, and practice building your own designs.
Nuts & Bolts (ages 14+)
April 2, 2:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Teens and adults (ages 14+)
In-person
ACCESS FAMILY PROGRAM: Figure out how airplanes and ships are assembled and maintained. Learn about the tools used by aircraft restoration specialists at the Museum, and practice building your own designs.
Tea Dances
May 3, 2:00pm – 3:00pm ET
Tea Dances for Individuals with Dementia and Their Care Partners: Spring Fling
Put on your dancing shoes and join the Intrepid Museum for an afternoon of dancing and engagement with music from Intrepid’s years of service (1943 –1974), led by Rhythm Break Cares! Dance from the comfort of your home and stay after to learn more about the sessions at the Intrepid Museum!
Movie Night: Top Gun
May 26, Sunset
Appropriate for all ages
Free Movie Nights are back at the Intrepid Museum! Celebrate the ship’s 80th commissioning anniversary with special “ship” themed films.
The Intrepid Museum’s summer movie series kicks off Memorial Day Weekend with a free screening of Top Gun!
Fleet Week
Save the date: May 26 – 29
Appropriate for all ages
In recognition of our men and women in uniform, the Intrepid Museum celebrates Fleet Week from May 26-29, 2023! Fleet Week activities will kick off Friday, May 26 with our annual movie night on the flight deck, featuring the classic film Top Gun. Throughout the weekend, explore a variety of displays, activities and demos from the military, including the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, and even some antique military vehicles. Guests will also enjoy live performances all weekend long. Fleet Wek will conclude on Monday, May 30 with the Museum’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.
Free Fridays: Movie Night
June 30
Appropriate for all ages
Free Movie Nights are back at the Intrepid Museum! Celebrate the ship’s 80th commissioning anniversary with special “ship” themed films. This month, enjoy views of the Hudson River and city skyline while screening the classic film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl on the flight deck. The movie begins at sunset.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
July 24 – 28, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm ET
Black Voices: Advocacy for Inclusion in World War II
Two-credit P Credit Course (30 hours) for NYC 8th-12th grade teachers
A diverse cross-section of Americans participated in World War II on the battlefield and on the home front. Yet too many stories are still underrepresented. This course aims to examine the World War II experience through multiple narratives and perspectives, offering teachers a chance to develop a classroom practice which connects and empowers all learners to these events through parallel experiences.
Free Fridays: Movie Night
July 28, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Appropriate for all ages
Free Movie Nights are back at the Intrepid Museum! Celebrate the ship’s 80th commissioning anniversary with special “ship” themed films. This month, enjoy views of the Hudson River and city skyline while screening the classic film Crimson Tide on the flight deck. The movie begins at sunset.
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
November 11
The Intrepid Museum will pay tribute to our nation’s military service members on Veterans Day, featuring remarks and the laying of a commemorative wreath in Hudson River.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
December 7
Attend a wreath-laying ceremony on board Intrepid, in remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Free with admission.