Because of the Intrepid’s status as an historic landmark, most, although not all, of the Museum is fully accessible by wheelchair.  Areas that are not accessible by wheel chair include the Fo’c’s’le, Combat Information Center, Growler submarine and Concorde.  All restrooms and dining areas are fully accessible, as well the flight deck, hangar deck, and mess deck.

For areas that are not accessible for visitors with limited mobility, take the VIRTUAL TOUR to explore the Museum’s collections through photographs, maps and 360 degree panoramic views of exhibitions.

ASL-Led/Voice Interpreted Tour

ASL-Led/Voice Interpreted Tours
Ship Communication & Navigation
- Offered twice, on Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 21st, both from 2-4pm. The program will feature how sailors communicated throughout and between ships during Intrepid’s service, and will include a visit to the Captain’s Bridge.

PLEASE NOTE: Some stops on this tour require climbing ladders or very steep stairs. If you have any mobility restrictions, please let us know and alternate stops can be arranged.

From Infancy to the Golden Years: NASA as a Life, offered twice, on Saturday, June 15th and Sunday, July 28th, both from 2-4pm. The program will include a history of space exploration from NASA’s formation to the last shuttle launch, and beyond. Participants will view the newly acquired Enterprise orbiter.

ASL-led tour are provided at no cost but space is limited to 25 people per tour. Recommended age for participant is 8 years old and up. Assistive Listening Devices with hearing loops are available upon request.

Tours will be led in ASL by Guthrie Nutter and Alexandria Wailes, who have several years of experience giving tours at renowned New York museums.

To RESERVE YOUR SPOT please contact us at access@intrepidmuseum.org. Please label the subject of the email with your preferred date to attend. At this time, we are unable to accommodate ASL students. If you are interested in observing a program, please contact us at the above email address.

Verbal Description & Touch Tours
Join us for guided tours incorporating verbal description and touch objects

• Aviation at Sea
  Wednesday, April 17th, 3PM-5PM
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• Intrepid & the Cold War
  Thursday, May 7th, 2PM-4PM
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• From Infancy to the Golden Years: NASA as a Life
  Wednesday, June 5th, 3PM-5PM

Tours are free, but registration is required.
To register, contact access@intrepidmuseum.org or 646 381 5163.

To schedule a private verbal description/touch tour, please contact access@intrepidmuseum.org

• Tuesday, March 5th, 2:00PM-3:30PM: Intrepid Pop Culture Intrepid Pop Culture
  Discover how the sailors enjoyed their leisure time aboard the ship and reminisce about what was going on in film, music and sports at home during three significant decades in Intrepid's history: the 1940's service in the Pacific Theater, the 1960's Space Race recoveries and Vietnam tours; and the 1980's when the Intrepid opened as a museum.
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• Wednesday, April 24th, 2:00PM–3:30PM - From Aircraft Carrier to Museum
  Did you ever wonder how historical sites are transformed into museums? Join us and learn about the role and function of the USS Intrepid during her service in World War II, the Space Race, and the Cold War, as well as her journey from being decommissioned in 1974 and building collections and finding a home on the Hudson River.
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• Monday, May 20th, 2:00PM-3:30PM - USS Intrepid: A City At Sea
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• Tuesday, June 11th, 2:00-3:30PM - Space, The Final Frontier: Intrepid and the Space Program

To register, please contact access@intrepidmuseum.org or 646-381-5163

• Families Affected by Autism:The Museum opens its doors one hour early for families affected by autism. Educators lead story-telling, art-making activities and demonstrations.
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  • Saturday, May 4th from 9AM-11AM
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  • Sunday, July 21st from 9AM-11AM: Space Shuttle Enterprise

• Families with Children with Developmental or Learning Disabilities, aged 5-17:These two-hour programs based on rotating themes include a tour of the Museum and an art-making activity intended to engage the entire family.
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  • Sunday, April 28th, 11AM-1PM – Spies! Families tour top-secret areas of the ship and create and decode their own messages.
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  • Sunday, May 19th, 11AM-1PM – Sailor Celebration: Get ready for Fleet Week by celebrating the sailors who lived and worked on Intrepid.
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  • Sunday, June 2nd, 11AM-1PM – SUB-Merged: After touring the Growler Submarine, families experiment with periscopes.
    
    *PLEASE NOTE: In order to enter the Growler Submarine, individuals need to be at least 40” tall and be able to climb unassisted through a hatch 18” off of the ground and 18” high.
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  • Sunday, July 28th, 11AM-1PM

This program is free, but space is limited
To register, please contact access@intrepidmuseum.org or 646 381 5163.

For your school visit, we offer:

• American Sign Language interpretation
• Assistive listening devices with hearing loops
• Verbal Description/Touch Tours
• Workshops for children with Autism
• Enhanced sensory tours for students with developmental disabilities

To tailor school programs to meet the needs of your students, please contact access@intrepidmuseum.org