Our field trips offer grades K–12, homeschool groups, after-school programs and camps with guided, self-guided or virtual tour options tailored to meet the needs of students and teachers alike. Fill out our form to reserve your spot today.
We offer fun and engaging field trips highlighting the intersection of innovation and history through our collection of engineering marvels, historic spaces and powerful stories. All programs are 60 minutes, after which your group is free to stay and explore should your schedule allow.
Availability is limited. To reserve your spot, all reservation and payment information must be received at least two weeks before your visit date. Please complete a Field Trip/Group Program Request form, and upon submission, a Group Sales Representative will follow up to confirm the date and time. Please note that large groups may need to be divided up over multiple time slots and/or dates.
An educator will take your group on a tour of the aircraft carrier at the heart of Intrepid Museum, Students will learn about the history and technology of the ship and the stories of the crew from 1943-1974. All programs are adjusted to be appropriate to the age of the group.
What was life like for those serving on an aircraft carrier? Students will discuss how life aboard Intrepid differed from life on land and some of the adjustments sailors made to improve the quality of life aboard. Students will learn how a sense of community was developed and discuss similarities between the community on a Navy ship and their own experiences.
Learn about different modes of transportation through the lens of an aircraft carrier, a ship that functions as an airport at sea! Students will explore the features of various aircraft, spacecraft and the ship itself.
What was life like for those serving on an aircraft carrier? Students will discuss how life aboard Intrepid differed from life on land and some of the adjustments sailors made to improve quality of life aboard. They’ll also learn how a sense of community was developed and discuss similarities between the community on a Navy ship and their own experiences.
Students will discuss the parts of a plane and how nature influences shape and design. Educators will demonstrate the four forces of flight and students will experiment with these concepts before creating their own simple flying machines. Fundamental concepts such as the four forces of flight, Bernoulli's principle and aerodynamics will be discussed.
Evaluate the challenges of early space missions as a Museum educator discusses the Mercury-Atlas 7 and Gemini III missions that occurred during the Space Race! Explore Intrepid’s role as the primary recovery vessel for both NASA missions. The tour concludes with a visit to the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home of the space shuttle Enterprise.
The former USS Intrepid served for 31 years for the United States Navy, and its rich history can be explored today through the collections of the Museum. Learn in detail about Intrepid’s involvement in a specific period of time that corresponds with your unit of study. Choose from World War II, the Cold War or Vietnam War era.
Students will evaluate the challenges of early space missions as a Museum educator discusses the Mercury-Atlas 7 and Gemini III missions that occurred during the Space Race. They will also explore Intrepid’s role as the primary recovery vessel for both NASA missions. The tour concludes with a visit to the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home of the space shuttle Enterprise.
The design of an aircraft plays an important role in its ability to manipulate the sum of forces to impact its motion. Students will explore the Museum’s collection of aircraft and evaluate different aircraft’s levels of success in achieving the tasks they were designed for.
The former USS Intrepid served for 31 years for the United States Navy, and its rich history can be explored today through the collections of the Museum. Learn in detail about Intrepid’s involvement in a specific period of time that corresponds with your unit of study. Choose from World War II, the Cold War or Vietnam War era.
The design of an aircraft plays an important role in its ability to manipulate the sum of forces to impact its motion. Students will explore the Museum’s collection of aircraft and evaluate different aircrafts’ levels of success in achieving the tasks they were designed for.
Our virtual field trip tours allow students to learn about the ship’s history and the crew who served from wherever they are. All programs are adjusted per age group, are 45 minutes long and offered via Zoom—or another video platform of your choice.
Registration is required at least two weeks in advance. Payment is due in advance and is non-refundable. Program materials will be emailed once the reservation is complete.
An educator will take your group on a virtual tour of the Intrepid Museum, where students will learn about the history of the ship and the crew who served from 1943-1974. All programs are adjusted to be age-appropriate and will vary according to the age of the group.
What was life like for those serving on an aircraft carrier? Students will discuss how life aboard Intrepid differed from life on land and some of the adjustments sailors made to improve the quality of life aboard. Students will learn how a sense of community was developed and discuss similarities between the community on a Navy ship and their own experiences.
What was life like for those serving on an aircraft carrier? Students will discuss how life aboard Intrepid differed from life on land and some of the adjustments sailors made to improve the quality of life aboard. Students will learn how a sense of community was developed and discuss similarities between the community on a Navy ship and their own experiences.
Learn about different modes of transportation through the lens of an aircraft carrier, a ship that functions as an airport at sea! Students will explore the features of various aircraft, spacecraft and the ship itself. Materials needed: paper, crayon, marker, or coloring pencil.
The motions of the Sun, Moon and stars create recognizable patterns that led to the development of the astronomy we know today. Using an online planetarium program, students will view the night sky, see how our planet moves in space, and learn how that movement affects our days and seasons. After viewing the stars and learning how these observations of the sky were used to explain different phenomena on Earth in the past, students will create an engaging art project based on their own interpretations of the stars. Materials needed: paper, crayon, marker or coloring pencil.
What was life like for those serving on an aircraft carrier? Students will discuss how life aboard Intrepid differed from life on land and some of the adjustments sailors made to improve quality of life aboard. They’ll also learn how a sense of community was developed and discuss similarities between the community on a Navy ship and their own experiences.
Students will discuss the different parts of a plane and how nature influences shape and design. Educators will demonstrate the four forces of flight, and students will experiment with these concepts before creating their own simple flying machines. Fundamental concepts such as the four forces of flight, Bernoulli's principle and aerodynamics will be discussed. Materials needed: paper, paperclip (recommended).
The motions of the Sun, Moon and stars create recognizable patterns that led to the development of the astronomy we know today. Using an online planetarium program, students will view the night sky, see how our planet moves in space, and learn how that movement affects our days and seasons. After viewing the stars and learning how these observations of the sky were used to explain different phenomena on Earth in the past, students will create an engaging art project based on their own interpretations of the stars. Materials needed: paper, crayon, marker or coloring pencil.
A picture is worth a thousand words. After a virtual tour of specific exhibits, students will examine historic photographs, and practice analyzing and interpreting these important primary sources. This program engages students in inquiry-based learning, and allows them to take part in critical dialogue through both writing and discussion.
A Museum educator will discuss the Mercury-Atlas 7 and Gemini III missions that occurred during the Space Race, including Intrepid's role as the primary recovery vessel for both NASA missions. Students will get a tour of the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home of the space shuttle Enterprise.
Are we really weightless in space? What does an astronaut experience while living on the International Space Station? After observing and taking part in science demonstrations, students will explore the concepts of microgravity and gravitational force, and construct their own arguments on how gravity works.
Aircraft can come in many forms and have wide-ranging functions. Explore the aircraft in Intrepid's collection, and create three different paper airplane designs alongside a Museum educator to determine how plane design impacts function. Materials needed: three sheets of paper.
The former USS Intrepid served for 31 years for the United States Navy, and its rich history can be explored today through the collections of the Museum. Learn in detail about Intrepid’s involvement in a specific period of time that corresponds with your unit of study. Choose from World War II, the Cold War or Vietnam War era.
In World War II, many Black Americans sought double victory, both at home and at war. Intrepid's Black sailors were underrepresented and often relegated to low-ranking positions on board, mirroring the Jim Crow laws at home. Looking at primary sources from the Museum's collection and personal accounts from Black sailors who lived and fought on Intrepid, we will explore themes of segregation, discrimination and brave activism in creating historical change.
The Intrepid Museum offers a range of different in-person and virtual field trip programs for groups with varying disabilities. Explore the options below and find one that’s right for your group.
These 60-minute explorations of the Museum are specifically designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of learners with developmental or learning disabilities. Educators customize programs to the goals, interests and needs of each group. All groups receive pre-visit materials including a social narrative and visual vocabulary. Virtual programs are also available. Program themes include, but are not limited to:
Life at Sea
Learn what it took to be one of the approximately 3,000 crew members living aboard the aircraft carrier Intrepid. This program focuses on the living conditions and wide variety of jobs that were needed for a "city at sea."
Aviation & Aircraft
Discover the four forces of flight and how an airplane flies in the sky. This program explores the Museum’s extensive aircraft collection.
Space
Uncover Intrepid's role in the early space program. Explore the space shuttle Enterprise, replica space capsules and the night sky.
Transportation
Compare the different ways humans can travel on water, in the air and into space! This program examines the design and function of the ship, aircraft and spacecraft.
Virtual pre-visits are also available for groups of learners with autism. Educators introduce students to the Museum and what to expect during their visit. Please note your interest in a two-part program when making your request.
In-Person at the Museum
These 90-minute customized multi-sensory programs include detailed verbal descriptions of Museum spaces, artifacts and historic images, as well as opportunities to touch aircraft, artifacts and models. Program themes include, but are not limited to, Life at Sea, Aviation & Aircraft, Space, and Transportation. Virtual or in-person pre-visit sessions to help students prepare for their visit are available by request.
Virtual
These 60-90 minute customized programs feature sound effects and detailed verbal descriptions of Museum spaces, artifacts and historic images. Program themes include, but are not limited to, Life at Sea, Aviation & Aircraft, Space, and Transportation. A special focus on the temporary exhibit Navy Cakes: A Slice of History or the British Airways Concorde is also available. All groups receive pre-visit materials to help prepare for the program. Two-part sessions are available by request.
American Sign Language interpretation is available for all Guided Group and All Hands programs, whether virtual or at the Museum. Please include the request for ASL interpreters on the request form. Programs are scheduled for 90 minutes. ASL interpreters are provided by the Museum at no additional cost. Groups in New York City are eligible for free programs.
Please contact us at access@intrepidmuseum.org with any questions.
Explore the Museum at your own pace, experiencing its own-of-a-kind artifacts and exhibitions.
We offer a range of online guides that are free to view and download to help visitors of all abilities better plan a visit with us.
The Intrepid Museum Learning Library offers thematic Museum content and resources for all ages and abilities. Resources include historic photographs, oral histories and video, integrating STEM and history, and support for K-12 educators, after-school programs and librarians.
Our on-site group programs for K-12 groups are offered at 10:30am and 11:45am. All programs are 60 minutes unless otherwise noted. Programs for Adult Groups are scheduled by request and subject to availability.
Virtual group programs are offered Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm. All programs are 45 minutes unless otherwise noted.
Self-guided visits for all schools and educator-led programs for NYC DOE schools are priced at $10.50/person. Please inquire with Group Sales about pricing for all other groups. All groups receive one free chaperone for every 10 students. Exceptions may apply if you are bringing students with disabilities. A limited number of free programs are available to New York City Department of Education public schools. Additional funding for schools and organizations in New York and New Jersey is available for specific programs, including classes and groups with disabilities.
The price is $75 per 45-minute online school program. A limited number of free programs are available to New York City Department of Education public schools. Additional funding for schools and organizations in New York and New Jersey is available for specific programs, including classes and groups with disabilities.
The Museum requires a minimum of 1 chaperone for every 10 students for all school groups, including those on self-guided visits. The student-chaperone ratio for educator-led programs may not exceed 6:1. Exceptions may apply if you are bringing students with disabilities.
For virtual programs, the Museum requires a minimum of one chaperone for each online school program, but more are welcome.
If your group has extra time before or after an educator-led program, you may explore the Museum on your own. Please keep in mind that students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Yes, indoor seating for groups located on the mess deck. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Your group may also choose to eat outside on Pier 86. Please note that there are no lunch storage facilities. Food is available for purchase in the Welcome Center at Aviator Grill (very limited seating is available and only to those who purchase at the Aviator Grill; guests may carry their purchases to other seating areas on the pier and on the mess deck). Prepared (or pre-packaged) lunch options are also available to be pre-ordered. On select days, food is also available for purchase on the pier.
We require groups to have a minimum of 10 students in order to participate in on-site educator-led programs or receive group-rate pricing for self-guided visits. Exceptions may apply if you are bringing students with disabilities.
The maximum group size for a program is 50 participants, including adults/chaperones. Groups larger than 50 will be broken into separate groups and charged $75 per program offered.
For educator-led programs, groups larger than 15 students will be divided to work with two or more Museum educators, subject to availability. Don’t worry—students will all do the same thing! Exceptions may apply for groups of students with disabilities. Self-guided groups may stay together or split into smaller groups.
Please keep in mind that students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Cancellations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the date of visit. If you notify the Group Sales Representative in writing that you’re canceling the visit less than 2 weeks prior to the date of your visit, you’ll be issued a credit valid for 1 year from the date of the original visit. If you don’t provide the required written notice of cancellation, all money paid will be forfeited, all money owed will be due, and no credit will be issued.
Tour Guides, Museum Educator Led Tours and/or Workshops are non-refundable; a credit will be issued in the event you must cancel or reschedule your tour, but only if you provide the Museum with the required notice of 2 weeks prior to the date of your planned visit.
The $75 online school program reservations are non-refundable.
The Museum reserves the right to change its schedule and/or hours of operation. We’ll provide as much notice as possible of any changes to the schedule, but if we’re forced to cancel because of a special event or inclement weather, your visit will be rescheduled at no additional cost. If rescheduling the visit is not possible, you will be refunded the full amount paid.
To schedule a program for your group, please complete the form below. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance for any onsite or virtual educator-led program.
Looking for more information or ready to reserve your spot? Call 646-381-5010 or email groupsales@intrepidmuseum.org.
