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FOR THOSE WHO SERVED

Veterans & Military

All in-person and online programs are free with advance registration for active military members, veterans and their families and offer endless opportunities to share, learn and discover with peers.

Special Veteran and Military Access to Fall Public Programs

This September, current and former service members and their guests can get special access to public programs!

History and Innovation: Women in the Military

Friday, September 13 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm

The Intrepid Museum and the Metropolitan Opera have teamed up for a behind-the-scenes program featuring its newest opera, Grounded. A special performance begins the evening, followed by a panel discussion featuring decorated female officers and artists reflecting on how work affects their domestic life, the roles of service to one’s country and one’s home, and the challenges of volleying identities between service and domestic life. Free with advance registration.

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Free Friday Astronomy Night

Friday, September 27 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Astronomy Nights are FREE and feature fun-filled and educational experiences for the whole family, including talks from astronauts, engineers, and scientists and activities & demos led by Museum educators.

This month, hear from former NASA astronaut and author Tom Jones who will discuss his latest book Space Shuttle Stories: Firsthand Astronaut Accounts from All 135 Missions while in conversation with former NASA astronauts Mike Massimino and Sidney M. Gutierrez. Experience all 135 shuttle missions through firsthand accounts from astronauts who flew them in the book, and hear a few from these actual astronauts as well!

Current and former service members and their families should register to use the Member’s Line for priority entry. Limited number of copies of Tom Jones’ book and opportunity to meet the astronauts will be available for free on a first come, first served basis.   

Learn more and register here.

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Intrepid After Hours

Join fellow veterans and service members at the Intrepid Museum to explore the Museum without the crowds. Then join peers for conversation, a behind-the-scenes experience and a catered dinner.

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Military and Veteran Family Access

Veteran and military families receive priority access to public events like Family Days, Fleet Week, Kids Week and Free Fridays, as well as select member benefits at these events. Veterans and their guests are also specially invited to public programs focused on veteran experiences, such as special film screenings, performances and talks.

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U.S. military and veterans receive free admission to the Museum, thanks to the generous support of Bank of America.
Oral History Project

Since 2013, the Oral History Project has collected stories of those who served on board the historic aircraft carrier Intrepid from 1943 to 1974, as well as those associated with the submarine Growler, the space shuttle orbiter Enterprise and the supersonic airliner Concorde.

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A man and woman read an exhibit panel on Intrepid's flight deck while their child points at the propeller of an aircraft.
Membership

Enjoy exclusive benefits, including free admission. Learn more and join today.