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.
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.
The Intrepid Museum offers free guided tours for organizations that serve veterans and military families. Virtual programs (using Zoom, Google Meet or other platforms) are also available. These interactive programs are tailored to the interests of the group.
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.
Astronomy Night: Friday, April 24 | 5:30pm-9:00pm
Astronomy Nights are FREE and feature 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, demonstrations by Museum educators, a special Artemis II-themed art gallery exhibit, and stargazing on our flight deck with observers from the Amateur Astronomers Association.
Veteran and military families should register here in advance for priority access to the member line.
Battle of the Big Bands: Saturday, May 23 | 7:00pm-11:00pm
The Intrepid Museum and Prohibition Productions proudly present the return of our epic big band swing dance on the flight deck of the historic aircraft carrier. This highly anticipated one-night-only event celebrates the big band music, dancing and vintage style of the swing era aboard the historic aircraft carrier Intrepid - commissioned at the height of the Swing Era in 1943!
Current and former service members can register for up to two free tickets each. Complimentary admission tickets are limited; a discount is available once all complimentary tickets are claimed. Learn more and register here.
We welcome all former crew members of Intrepid and Growler and their families to visit the Museum. We are honored to preserve their legacy through the incredible artifacts they donate and the personal experiences they share with visitors.
Veterans Programs are made possible by public funds facilitated by the New York City Council Committee on Veterans, in partnership with the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The Museum’s education programs are supported, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
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.
Enjoy exclusive benefits, including free admission. Learn more and join today.
