| Date & Time | Tickets | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, September 17 | 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM EST | Register here | Free | Onsite |
The Intrepid Museum’s Astronomy Night is free from 5:30pm-9:00pm and features fun-filled and educational experiences for the whole family. Don’t miss special programming, including a live, onsite broadcast of our Astro Live program with space professionals, interactives with the NYC Star Trek Away Team and Museum educators, and stargazing on our flight deck with observers from the Amateur Astronomers Association.
This month, join the Intrepid Museum for a special Astronomy Night commemorating the historic 50th anniversary of the public rollout of the first Space Shuttle orbiter, Enterprise! Although Enterprise never flew in space, it fundamentally changed the course of human spaceflight, acting as the prototype that proved the Shuttle concept. It not only demonstrated the feasibility of reusable spacecraft but also inspired a generation of engineers and astronauts, and helped pave the way for three decades of Shuttle missions.
The evening will feature an exclusive panel discussion with astronauts and leaders from across the space community exploring Enterprise's legacy, how the Shuttle continues to shape today's Artemis program and commercial spaceflight, and what the next fifty years of exploration may hold.
Guests can also enjoy activities throughout the Space Shuttle Pavilion, and telescope viewing on the museum’s Flight Deck (weather permitting), making this a celebration of both the history and future of exploration. New York State teachers attending this Astronomy Night will learn more about our education programs and earn one-hour of CTLE credit. Teachers must sign-in and sign-out to receive credit by visiting our Education table in the Space Shuttle Pavillion. Register here.
Livestreaming of the featured presentation will be available if you can't make it in person to the Intrepid Museum. View the live event on Facebook or YouTube.
* American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available for the demonstration, featured speaker, telescope viewing on the flight deck, and some of the educator cart.
Doors will open promptly at 5:30pm, Last entry to the Museum is at 8:30 pm (doors are subject to close earlier, entry is not guaranteed). All visitors must enter through the Welcome Center to receive a free ticket prior to entering the Museum.
