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SPEND AN EVENING UNDER THE STARS AT ASTRONOMY NIGHT AT THE INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
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SPEND AN EVENING UNDER THE STARS
AT ASTRONOMY NIGHT AT
THE INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 |
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Enjoy an exciting evening under the stars at Astronomy Night on the Intrepid, featuring the Amateur Astronomer’s Association of NY’s Summer Starfest on Saturday, August 23 from 7:30pm – 10:30pm at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, located at Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue) in Manhattan.
Local astronomers will be on hand with their high-powered telescopes to help you navigate the night sky and answer any questions about astronomy and star-gazing. Guests are welcome to bring their own binoculars or look through the telescopes of the experts. In addition to the outside viewing, there will also be talks, hands-on demonstrations and a planetarium inside the Museum, making Astronomy Night a rain or shine event!
The event is free and open to the public; however, registration is required. Please RSVP at educationevents@intrepidmuseum.org.
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Saturday, August 23 |
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7:30pm – 10:30pm |
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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Allison & Howard Lutnick Theatre
Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue)
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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: $24.00
Seniors and College Students: $20.00
Youth 7-17: $19.00
Veterans: $17.00
Child 3-6: $12.00
Active Military, Retired Military and Children Under 3: Free
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.
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