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INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM TO HONOR MILITARY HEROES AT ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
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INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM TO HONOR MILITARY HEROES AT ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
11/11/2016
 

FROM:           THE INTREPID SEA, AIR, & SPACE MUSEUM
Pier 86; West 46th Street and 12th Avenue at Hudson River Park

CONTACT: Rubenstein Communications, Inc., Public Relations


Mike Stouber – (212) 843-9381 / mstouber@rubenstein.com

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Luke Sacks – (646) 381-5282 / lsacks@intrepidmuseum.org

 
 

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INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM TO HONOR MILITARY HEROES AT ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
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November 11 Ceremony to Include Commemorative Wreath Laying in Hudson River



Hundreds of veterans—including former crew members of the USS Intrepid—are expected to attend the Museum’s annual Veterans Day ceremony honoring our nation’s military service members on Friday, November 11th from 3:30pm–4:30pm at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, located at Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue) in Manhattan.

The tribute will include the presentation of the National Colors and annual commemorative wreath laying in the Hudson River. Remarks will be made by Rear Admiral John F. Weigold, IV, Reserve Deputy Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet and representatives from the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

A commemorative wreath will be laid in the Hudson River in honor of United States veterans and former crew members of Intrepid

Museum entrance is free to all U.S. veterans, active and retired military through the generous support of Bank of America.

                        DATE:           Friday, November 11

                        TIME:            3:30pm–4:30pm

                        PLACE:         Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
                                                Pier 86 (46 Street and 12 Avenue)
                                                Manhattan

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About the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine. Through exhibitions, educational programming and the foremost collection of technologically groundbreaking aircraft and vessels, visitors of all ages and abilities are taken on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery.

The Intrepid Museum fulfills its mission to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth by connecting them to history through hands-on exploration while bridging the future by inspiring innovation.

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Museum Hours:
April 1 – October 31:
Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

November 1 – March 31:
Monday-Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Museum Cost of Admission:
Adult: $26.00
*Seniors and College Students: $24.00
Child 5-12: $19.00
Children Under 5: Free
*Retired and Active U.S. Military and U.S. Veterans: Free

Free admission for U.S. military and veterans generously provided by Bank of America.
*Proper ID required.

Tickets are available for purchase on the Intrepid’s website, www.intrepidmuseum.org

Location:
Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue), Manhattan

Public Transportation:
Directions by NYC Metro Bus:
Take cross-town buses west. M34 (34th St.), M42 (42nd St.) or M50 (49th St.) to 12th Ave. and Hudson River. Intrepid is a short walk north from the M34 and M42. The M50 drops off directly in front of the Intrepid Museum.

Directions by NYC Metro Subway:
Take the A, C, E, N, Q, R, S, 1, 2, 3 or 7 train to 42nd St., then walk or take the M42 West bus to Hudson River (12th Ave). Walk north to Intrepid.

Directions from water:
Take New York Water Taxi to Pier 84 and walk one block north to the Intrepid Museum.  From New Jersey, take the New York Waterway to Midtown (38th St.) and walk north on 12th Avenue to the Museum.