NYCMember Tour: Intrepid Museum

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The Intrepid Museum is a private, nonprofit educational institution that exemplifies the intersection of history and innovation through its exhibitions. STEM and history are showcased through technological marvels such as Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle, and Growler, the only nuclear-weapons-carrying submarine open to the public. The Museum’s one-of-a-kind experience also features dozens of aircraft, including fighter jets, a supersonic spy plane and the Concorde, the world’s fastest commercial airliner, displayed in and around the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid. The Museum’s mission is to promote the awareness and understanding of history, science and service through bold and immersive collections, exhibitions and programming, in order to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire future generations. Guided by its core values of integrity, innovation, and inclusivity, the Intrepid Museum’s exhibits and programs are designed to provide a meaningful visitor experience for all.

Join us for a special tour focused on the Museum’s ongoing efforts to make this National Historic Landmark accessible to visitors with disabilities. Museum educators will model teaching and discuss how programs are designed and adapted to fit the diverse goals and support needs of visitors, including the important role of self-advocates. Participants will have the chance to get up close to an aircraft, ask questions and share their ideas.

Cost: Free and open to NYCMER Members only. Space is limited. 

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Accessibility:

The tour will be wheelchair accessible with lightweight stools available to borrow. Attendees are welcome to explore the Museum afterward until the Museum closes at 5pm. Due to the historic nature of the ship, some smaller areas, such as the fo’c’sle, combat information center and captain’s bridge, do require stairs or ladders to access. The submarine Growler is also not accessible by wheelchair, but the exhibition about it on the pier is fully accessible. Pre-visit resources, including a general social narrative and sensory guide are available at https://intrepidmuseum.org/resources/accessibility-tools.

NYCMER is committed to providing opportunities for all of our members to participate in our programs and engage with one another. Should you require accessibility services, such as live captioning, please contact info@nycmer.org as soon as possible.