Is Intrepid Museum worth it?
Worth itLives up to the hype · +4WWII aircraft carrier on the Hudson with the Space Shuttle Enterprise, a sub and a Concorde
Worth it. 4.7 across 47,000+ Google reviews and 4.5 on Tripadvisor; complaints focus on queues and extra fees, not on being overrated.
Hype71How famous and hyped it is
Reality75Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in
4.7 ★ Google · 47,627 reviews4.5 Tripadvisor · 9,847— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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Worth itEditorial verdict until 5 families with kids vote
Families consistently call it a highlight; the Exploreum, crew quarters and shuttle keep kids engaged and under-5s are free.
Why Reality is 75
Lives up to its fame4/54.7 across 47,000+ Google reviews and 4.5 on Tripadvisor; complaints focus on queues and extra fees, not on being overrated.
Value for money4/5$38 is high, but it bundles a carrier, a space shuttle and a submarine; NYC residents pay half and veterans are free. Add-ons can push costs up.
Can’t get it elsewhere5/5Nowhere else in NYC (or most cities) puts a carrier, the Enterprise shuttle, a Concorde and a sub together.
Easy to do3/5Timed 30-minute entry windows, ~30-minute submarine queues and a long walk west from the subway; otherwise straightforward and mostly indoors.
What people loved
A real aircraft carrier, the Space Shuttle Enterprise, a Concorde and a nuclear-missile submarine in one placeBase ticket covers the carrier, shuttle pavilion and the Growler submarine with no hidden feesStrong for kids: the hands-on Exploreum and crew quarters are frequently praised by familiesVeteran volunteers and staff tell first-hand stories that reviewers single outWhat wore them down
Queues build for the submarine and the one-way island tour as the day goes on; reviewers report ~30-minute waitsAdd-ons (Concorde tour, simulators, 3D/4D films) cost extra and the Concorde interior is tour-onlyCramped submarine and steep ship ladders are hard for strollers and limited mobilityOut-of-the-way location on the West Side piers, a long walk from the nearest subwayKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Reservation required. Buy a timed-entry ticket online or at the Welcome Center box office; discounted/free tickets (NYC residents, military) only at the box office with ID.
Entry$38 adults 13–64; $36 seniors 65+ and college students; $28 children 5–12; free under 5 and for US veterans/military; NYC residents 50% off (box office only, with ID)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
What's includedGeneral admission covers the carrier, Space Shuttle Pavilion, Submarine Growler and temporary exhibitions; Concorde tour is a $15 add-on, simulators/VR $13, 3D/4D films $11Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Timed entryTickets valid only within a 30-minute entry window; no early entry; non-refundableSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursDaily 10 am–5 pm (Google lists to 6 pm on weekends); last entry one hour before close; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas DaySource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereA/C/E to 42 St–Port Authority or 1/2/3/7/N/Q/R/S to Times Sq–42 St, then walk west to Pier 86 at 12th Ave & W 46th St; roughly 20 min on foot from Times SquareSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time needed3–4 hours; reviewers with kids say plan most of a daySource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
In their words
“Even if it was just the aircraft carrier, it would be worth the price. But there's also a submarine, the Concorde, and a space shuttle.”
“the lines form really long as the day goes by. I was maybe 15 in line and waited almost 30mins.”
“The veterans have served their country proudly and it shows in how they tell authentic stories.”
“There is an added fee for touring the Concorde, but I passed on that this time”
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Questions people ask
How much are Intrepid Museum tickets?
$38 for adults, $36 for seniors and college students, $28 for children 5–12; under 5 and US veterans/military are free. NYC residents get 50% off at the box office.
Is the Space Shuttle included in Intrepid admission?
Yes. General admission includes the carrier, the Space Shuttle Pavilion, Submarine Growler and temporary exhibitions.
Can you go inside the Concorde?
Only on the 20-minute Concorde tour, a $15 add-on that reviewers say sells out, so book early.
How long do you need at the Intrepid?
Plan 3–4 hours; families often spend most of a day. Do the submarine first to beat the line.
What subway goes to the Intrepid Museum?
A/C/E to 42 St–Port Authority or the Times Sq–42 St lines, then walk west to Pier 86 at 12th Ave and W 46th St.
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Sources
- Intrepid Museum – Tickets
- Intrepid Museum – Official site (hours)
- Time Out New York Kids – Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
- Tripadvisor – Intrepid Museum
- Google Maps – Intrepid Museum