Fleet Week activities on Pier 86 at the Intrepid Museum

Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

Fri, May 22, 2026 - Mon, May 25, 2026 | All day

About This Event

In recognition of our men and women in uniform, the Intrepid Museum celebrates Memorial Day Weekend from May 22-25, 2026! The Weekend’s activities will kick off Friday, May 22, with our annual free movie night on the flight deck, featuring Top Gun, followed by Intrepid’s Battle of the Big Bands celebrating the music, dancing and the style of the swing era on Saturday, May 23. Visitors can explore a variety of displays, activities and more all weekend long! The weekend will conclude on Monday, May 25, with the Museum’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.

Collection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Pickens III. P2008.41 Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES)

During World War II, the demand for workers led women to step into roles previously held by men.

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Two kids in sleeping bags are laying on top of cots on the hangar deck

Sleepover on the legendary Intrepid! Get exclusive night-time access to the ship and Space Shuttle Pavilion, and sleep among the aircraft just like enlisted sailors once did.

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Submariners in mixed uniforms sitting around a table and playing cards in a submarine mess.

Serving on submarines is one of the most unique experiences in the Navy!

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