Intrepid Museum Tours and Tickets

Plan to spend at least 2–3 hours viewing the exhibits at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in Manhattan—and longer to fully see the Aircraft Carrier, the Space Shuttle Pavilion, the Submarine Growler, the Concorde plane, and the gift shop. Guided tours covering the museum highlights take about 60 minutes.

Mostly. The museum restrooms, dining areas, and three decks are wheelchair accessible; the island, gallery deck, submarine Growler, and the Concorde are not. While the museum doesn't offer wheelchairs for public use, it does lend out lightweight stools from the Information Desk.

Yes, the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum allows photography and videotaping as long as it is for personal use—commercial shoots require prior approval from the public relations department. Remember that using tripods, selfie sticks, or any other professional equipment or camera-extension devices is prohibited.

No on-site parking is available at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. However, several paid public parking garages are nearby with entrances on West 50th Street, West 51st Street, West 43rd Street, and West 45th Street—the latter two are open 24 hours a day.

Yes, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum offers three types of guided tours. A 1-hour museum Highlights Tour; the Concorde Experience, a short exploration of the plane's cabin and flight deck; and VIP tours granting access to the Space Shuttle Pavilion, Growler submarine, and other special areas.

The best time to visit the Intrepid Sea, Space & Air Museum is weekday mornings when the crowds haven't yet arrived—it opens at 10am. Weekends, holidays, and afternoons can get crowded. You can also try later in the afternoon during peak season—spring to early fall—when the museum stays open until 6pm.