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2009
June 15th
Hometown Hero Nominations BEGIN
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Hometown Hero Nominations Begin
When: Monday, June 15th

The Intrepid is hosting the 4th annual "Hometown Heroes Day", which will feature the presentation of awards to local residents who have performed outstanding community service. Beginning in August and leading up to Hometown Heroes Day on September 20th, a nomination will be chosen and highlighted on the Intrepid Museum's website The chosen Hometown Hero will...more>>

 
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July 17th
Summer Movie Series Continues
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Summer Movie Series: JAWS
When: Friday, July 17th
Time: 8:30PM (Open to the public for FREE)
Location: Intrepid's Flight Deck

Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss
Universal Pictures; Directed by Steven Spielberg
Rated PG; 124 minutes; 1975

Our movie series continues under the stars and light's of New York City as we present a full length feature film on our Flight Deck!

There has never been a movie or a phenomenon like JAWS, the terrifying motion picture from the horrific best seller...more>>

 
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July 18 th & 19 th
Firefighter & Paramedic Appreciation Weekend
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Firefighter & Paramedic Appreciation Weekend

When: July 18th - 19th
Location: Intrepid Museum

Intrepid honors New York's Bravest at its annual Firefighter's appreciation weekend. Participating firefighters from various units in NYC will educate both parents and children in fire safety through a wide range of live demonstrations. All Firefighter personnel are granted free admission to the museum with proper ID...more>>

 
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August 1 th & 2 th
Coast Guard Appreciation Weekend
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Coast Guard Appreciation Weekend
When: August 1st - 2nd
Location: Intrepid Museum

Join Intrepid as we honor the US Coast Guard with this annual appreciation weekend. Members from the US Coast Guard will be on hand to educate museum guests on what the Coast Guard does to protect NYC. Learn about boating safety pointers, visit educational displays and witness dramatic Search and Rescue demonstrations. All USCG Veterans and active personnel are granted free admission to the museum with proper ID.

 


August 15 th & 16 th
Police Appreciation Weekend
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Police Appreciation Weekend
When: August 15th - 16th
Location: Intrepid Museum

Intrepid Museum honors New York's Finest at the annual Police appreciation weekend. Specialized units perform demonstrations with their unique equipment. Visit stations run by the Scuba team, Aviation unit, Harbor unit, Canine unit and many more. All Police personnel are granted free admission to the museum with proper ID.

 


August 16th
66th Anniversary of Intrepid’s Commissioning
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66th Anniversary of Intrepid's Commisioning
When: August 16th
Location: Intrepid Museum

Join us as we honor the 66th Anniversary of the commissioning of the USS Intrepid. View more photos specific to the original commissioning ceremony and learn about the process that is involved with commissioning any ship. Special educational demonstrations will be available throughout the day in our main exhibit halls.

 


August 19th
National Aviation Day
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National Aviation Day
When: August 19th
Location: Intrepid Museum

Learn about the men and women who made lasting contributions to aviation throughout history as well as the machinery that took them soaring to new heights. Educational activities are planned throughout the day.

 


August 21th
Summer Movie Series Finale
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Summer Movie Series: APOLLO 13
When: Friday, August 21st
Time: 8:30PM (Open to the public for FREE)
Location: Intrepid's Flight Deck

Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, Ed Harris
Universal Pictures; Directed by Ron Howard
Rated PG; 140 minutes; 1995

Join us for the last night of our summer movie series as we enjoy another tale of heroism from Intrepid's Flight Deck.

It seemed to be the perfect mission - another trip to the moon for three of NASA's finest astronauts. But when Apollo...more>>

 
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August 21th
Hometown Heroes Nomination Submission DEADLINE
Hometown Heroes Nomination Submission DEADLINE
August 21st

Visit www.intrepidmuseum.org for more information on how you can submit an essay to nominate the person who inspires you!  Nominations can be made in the following categories:  Community Service, Mentor, Youth Community Service, and Serviceperson.    Deadline to enter is Friday, August 21st.  The nominee must reside in NY, NJ or CT.
August 25th
33rd Anniversary of Concorde first flight
Take part in our celebration commemorating this historical moment in aviation history.
September 12 th & 13 th
Safety Preparedness Weekend
Be prepared. Visit the Intrepid Museum during this weekend to learn how different community and government organizations are here to make your life the safest possible.  From fire safety to identity theft, missing persons to evacuation routes – these organizations are here to serve you and prepare for any circumstance imaginable.  Take this opportunity to educate yourself and your family by visiting the various booths, witnessing demonstrations and asking questions.

September 13th
National Grandparents Day
Special family friendly activities will allow grandparents to spend quality time with their grandchildren. Visit our web site for special offers for grandparents and event details.
September 20th
Hometown Heroes Day
Hometown Heroes Day is the culmination of a summer long essay program created to allow everyday residents of NY, NJ & CT the opportunity of nominating their ‘Hero’. 

Categories include Community Service, Mentor, Youth Community Service, and Serviceperson.  Essays are judged by a team of Intrepid Museum educators.  The top nominee in each of these four categories is recognized on Hometown Heroes Day for their outstanding contributions. 

During the entire day, many community organizations are represented on Pier 86 to provide awareness and the opportunity to get involved.  Organizations such as Red Cross, Salvation Army, Boys & Girls Club and various volunteer groups will have pier booths to allow the public to learn more.
October 3 th & 4 th
Teacher Appreciation Weekend
Education is at the core of what the Intrepid Museum stands for. Our education team alone works with over 55,000 students every year teaching them the importance of science, history and more. This special weekend is a time to thank all teachers for their tireless dedication in developing our children. There will be stations set-up allowing visitors to learn more about teaching as a profession. Our museum education team will hold special sessions for teachers interested in professional development and provide educational demonstrations for those teachers who bring their families.  All teachers are granted free admission to the museum with a proper school ID.
November 11th
Veterans Day Ceremony
The Intrepid Museum celebrates ‘Veterans Day’ with a special ceremony on the flight deck of the former USS Intrepid.  This annual ceremony is attended by hundreds of veterans as the Intrepid Museum pays respect to all those who have served our great military in any branch of service. All veterans are granted free admission to the museum with proper ID.