Intrepid Museum president Susan Marenoff-Zausner is speaking at a podium at the Museum's gala event with guests at tables seated nearby.

Salute to Freedom Gala

Tue, July 7, 2026 | 6pm - 9pm EDT

About this event

The annual Salute to Freedom gala is held during Fleet Week each year and recognizes the extraordinary leadership and honors the brave men and women who serve our nation. A formal and prestigious dinner, the gala is attended by Museum supporters, trustees, military and government officials and VIPs. Learn More & Purchase Tickets.

Space shuttle Enterprise inside the Museum’s Space Shuttle Pavilion with Empire Space and Intrepid Museum logos overlaid.

Hosted by Empire Space and the Intrepid Museum, the New York Space Forum convenes leaders from across the space economy for a full day of expert panels and breakout sessions.

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Group of people of all ages looking through a telescope during an astronomy night event.

The Intrepid Museum’s Astronomy Night is free from 5:30pm-9:00pm and features fun-filled and educational experiences for the whole family.

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A Skyray jet plane on the flight deck of Intrepid.

How do you build the future of flight? By learning from the past!

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