World War 2 - Intrepid

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum showcases America's maritime and military history. With an impressive collection of exhibits, including submarines, aircraft carriers, gunships, and space shuttle, this is an experience you just can’t miss! Come, immerse yourself in the science and history of the Enterprise, the prototype NASA space shuttle that paved way for America's successful space shuttle program.

Some of the biggest attractions include the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, the submarine USS Growler, a Lockheed A-12 supersonic reconnaissance plane, and the Space Shuttle Enterprise; along with various exhibits from around the world like an Israeli Kfir and a Polish Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21.

Take the tour and learn about the USS Intrepid and its bravery filled missions in the Second World War. The carrier played a massive role in the Pacific theater of the Second World War and is hailed historically for surviving five kamikaze attacks and a torpedo strike. Before shifting to the San Francisco Bay in early 1946, the war vessel played a distinguished role in the Marshall Islands, Truk, Leyte Gulf and Okinawa. The ship was armed with state-of-the-art planes and had a crew of over 3,000 sailors that won hard-fought victories against Imperial Japan.
Trace its journey from 1943 to present day, and discover its role in the Cold War, and the early days of the space missions. The theme of the tour centers around war and the role the ship played and hence is recommended for ages 12 and up as it may contain strong language and themes.

The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum is not just a museum but an institution of military and space knowledge. This ticket will take you on an educational walk from the World War II, to the space race to the developing technologies now.

You will take a guided 100-minute tour around the aircraft carrier to learn about its role in the Second World War. Discover how the USS Intrepid fared in the Pacific Theater of the war as it was bombarded by 5 Kamikaze attacks and 1 torpedo strike. Like the legend that it is, the ship survived and played a crucial role in the war. Here, you can also engage with exhibits that show the Intrepid’s career in the Navy 1943 onward.

You will also get to visit the Growler, the world's oldest existing nuclear-capable submarine. This tour is your best chance at coming close, exploring and learning the inner workings of a nuclear-powered submarine. Finally, move to the Flight Deck, to access the NASA space shuttle, Enterprise. The shuttle was the first prototype that was developed by NASA. The Deck also contains most of the museum’s collection of restored aircraft.

Must-see

• General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon that was flown in Operation Desert Storm
• USS Growler (1989), a diesel electric submarine
• Bell AH-1J Sea Cobra gunship
• Aurora 7 Mercury capsule replica
• Space Shuttle Enterprise
• Exploreum, an interactive hall designed to educate young ones about life on an aircraft carrier.