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Space Shuttle Pavillion

Museum

👍👍 Great to see the space shuttle that never went to space. Despite being a prototype it is still amazing to see it and learn more about it. Other museums have ones that actually went to space. It is surprisingly big for its time and had a crew of 7. Truly cool to be able to see what it really looked l... People often mention space, shuttle, museum, close, Space, great, history,


Address

Pier 86, 12th Ave & W 46th St, New York, NY 10036

Website

www.intrepidmuseum.org

Contact

(212) 245-0072

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (1.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 5 PM

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  • 5/5 Steve L. 1 year ago on Google • 198 reviews
    Today was free Friday so no cost to enter after 5pm. There is also a movie, I think E.T. on deck of the Intrepid at dusk. The museum is definitely worth a trip and a stop! Staff are great!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gwendolyn R H. 8 months ago on Google • 558 reviews
    This is one museum that should not be missed. There is so much history in this pavilion and so much to learn. Seeing the shuttle up close is jaw-dropping. You don't really realize just how big it is. I also love the pop culture pockets of space as well. Who's not a Star Trek fan? Overall, this is high on my list of places to visit while in New York City.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J H (. 4 years ago on Google • 170 reviews
    Definitely worth a visit, especially if you like space travel. It's amazing to see the shuttle up close (much bigger than it looks on telly) and it's the Enterprise! Good free educational talks going on explaining the US space program. When at the Intrepid, do not miss this. Shuttle Hanger is located at the rear of the flight deck
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anthony O. 1 year ago on Google • 157 reviews
    Great to see the space shuttle that never went to space. Despite being a prototype it is still amazing to see it and learn more about it. Other museums have ones that actually went to space. It is surprisingly big for its time and had a crew of 7. Truly cool to be able to see what it really looked like and be able to picture it in real life.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ian 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely brilliant. So well done and presented. Greatly part of history on display.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Max D. 1 year ago on Google
    I really liked looking at space shuttle so mich I missed out on great planes on deck
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eliot H. 1 year ago on Google • 119 reviews
    It’s impossible to really grasp the magnitude of the space shuttle until you’re standing next to one. If you’re visiting the space museum, I can’t recommend the Space Shuttle highly enough. The information is well-presented, the gift shop has a wide variety of items (albeit expensive ones) and the shuttle is just incredible.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael Matthew B. 2 years ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Very impressive. The whole museum itself is very exciting. Anyone interested in history and technology must definitely visit this museum. I would especially like to mention the very friendly staff at the entrance. Looked like a really great team.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan H. 5 years ago on Google • 413 reviews
    Great place! They've really done a great job with this exhibit. A real boon to the Intrepid as it's been docked in the harbor for many years now. The pavilion is air conditioned with a staircase and viewing platform. You may not enter the space shuttle though. The interior is off limits to visitors.

  • 5/5 Mister B. 4 months ago on Google • 406 reviews
    Continuing on from the submarine and the aircraft carrier, a no less interesting part with immersive activities.

  • 5/5 D T. 1 year ago on Google
    Space shuttle section of the USS Intrepid museum - the sheer size of the shuttle is awesome
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eyal H. 1 year ago on Google
    Worth a visit, a great museum with lots of stuff to see: space shutle, air planes and more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jerome W. 8 months ago on Google • 201 reviews
    I'll go back with my family again. We Enjoyed our time.

  • 4/5 Ashish K. 9 months ago on Google • 184 reviews
    If u like space related things then good for u. Also u can see Battle ship and lot of fighter plan on that museum

  • 5/5 Michael B. 4 months ago on Google • 176 reviews
    It's unbelievable to see something like this in real life, gigantic in size - an experience

  • 5/5 Andreas R. 4 months ago on Google • 83 reviews
    A must if you are a fan of space travel. Greatly presented and of course very impressive to be standing so close to. As an addition to the aircraft carrier - nothing more is possible. TOP!

  • 5/5 Chris D. 8 months ago on Google • 80 reviews
    What can we say - where else will you stare up at an entire space shuttle, surrounded by several displays dissecting individual pieces of the technology and research behind our space travel? Loved it!

  • 5/5 Bill N. 10 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Worth going to the intrepid ship museum in New York. Planes. Concord. Space shuttle. Plus a submarine and the ship itself. Need at least 2 hours to get round. Space shuttle is a must if you like space travel. You need to pay extra to get on board.

  • 5/5 Edwin L. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    It has many security cameras and staff so you can have a good time

  • 5/5 Adventure A. 1 year ago on Google
    It's freakin HUGE. There is just something about seeing things for real. A real space ship was epic.

  • 5/5 charlie c. 9 months ago on Google
    Excellent place to see one of the remaining Space Shuttles. Worth the wait. Part of a much larger (also very nice exhibit).

  • 5/5 Maki B. 3 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Being up close to a Space Shuttle is incredibly cool. I love that you can go under it and also up by its nose. Great for space enthusiasts of all ages.

  • 5/5 Matthew B. 2 years ago on Google
    The coat here is covered by the fee for the Intrepid Museum. If you love the history of space travel, you will love this exhibit. Lots of history around Enterprise and the Space Shuttle program.

  • 4/5 Christos K. 1 year ago on Google
    A bit disappointed that the engines were covered. Also the thermal insulation had some kind of paint on top. The Endeavour in LA is closer to the original state.

  • 5/5 Raisa De J. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    We went during kids' week, and it was an awesome experience. There is so much to see, do, and learn

  • 5/5 Keith W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great opportunity to get super close to a shuttle. Lots of little informational exhibits around it and history of the program. Being able to walk under the shuttle and see the heat tiles up close was neat.

  • 5/5 Elias Van O. 1 year ago on Google
    I love technology, and space exploration. The enterprise represents technology, research, space exploration, and engineering. It's a physical manifestation of everything I believe makes humanity great. To can get really close to the craft, look up its landing gear, and though large parts are not exactly space material, it's worth taking some time looking for the marks the space shuttle program left on this research specimen. The pavilion also has a Soyuz capsule on display if you're wanting to see a vessel that went through the stresses of reentry


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