INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM TO OPEN TEMPORARY EXHIBIT DISPLAY OF THE PROP SHUTTLECRAFT GALILEO FROM STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES
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Pier 86; West 46th Street and 12th Avenue at Hudson River Park
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INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM TO OPEN TEMPORARY EXHIBIT DISPLAY OF THE PROP SHUTTLECRAFT GALILEO FROM
STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES
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The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum today announced the upcoming display of its temporary exhibit, the fully restored prop Shuttlecraft Galileo, the shuttlecraft that carried the crew of starship USS Enterprise to other planets in Star Trek: The Original Series (1967–1969). The exhibit is located in the Museum’s Space Shuttle Pavilion alongside the space shuttle Enterprise, and will open to the public on Friday, May 13 at the Museum’s free AstroCafe event.
This life-size prop debuted in the episode “The Galileo Seven” in 1967. Galileo, commanded by Mr. Spock, crash-lands on a hostile planet. The fictional Galileo did not survive the episode, but the model lived on, appearing in six other episodes.
Galileo will be on display at the Intrepid Museum through December 5, 2016. It is on loan from Space Center Houston, and is a gift of Adam and Leslie Schneider.
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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 Sts), M42 (42nd St.) or M-50 (49th St.) to 12th Ave. and Hudson River. Intrepid is a short walk north from the M34 and M42. The M50 drops off immediately in front of the Intrepid.
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 M-42 West Bus to Hudson River (12th Ave). Walk North to Intrepid.
Directions from Water:
Take New York Water Taxi to Pier 84 and walk a block north to the Intrepid Museum. Or from New Jersey take the New York Waterway to Midtown (38th Street) and walk north on 12th Ave to the museum.