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Limited Mobility  |
Because of the Intrepid’s status as an historic landmark, most, although not all, of the Museum is fully accessible by wheelchair. Areas that are not accessible by wheel chair include the Fo’c’s’le, Combat Information Center, Growler submarine and Concorde. All restrooms and dining areas are fully accessible, as well the flight deck, hangar deck, and mess deck.
For areas that are not accessible for visitors with limited mobility, take the VIRTUAL TOUR to explore the Museum’s collections through photographs, maps and 360 degree panoramic views of exhibitions.
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Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing    |
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ASL-Led/Voice Interpreted Tour –
Ejection Seats & Pilot Safety –Saturday, January 28th 2-4pm & Sunday, February 5th 2-4pm
Focused on the temporary exhibition, Eject!, this ASL-led tour will cover the history and mechanics of the ejection seat, which has kept pilots safe for decades. Participants will also explore other life-saving equipment related to Intrepid’s service and aircraft. For more information about the exhibition, please visit http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/Eject!.aspx. Women in Aviation: World War II – Sunday, March 4th 2-4pm & Saturday, March 17th
Intrepid celebrates Women’s History Month with a temporary exhibition on the accomplishments of female pilots during World War II. Participants will also learn about the role of women on the home front during Intrepid’s time in service. ASL-led tour are provided at no cost but space is limited to 25 people per tour. Recommended age for participant is 8 years old and up. Assistive Listening Devices with hearing loops are available upon request.
Tours will be led in ASL by Guthrie Nutter and Alexandria Wailes, who have several years of experience giving tours at renowned New York museums.
To RESERVE YOUR SPOT please contact us at access@intrepidmuseum.org. Please label the subject of the email with your preferred date to attend. At this time, we are unable to accommodate ASL students. If you are interested in observing a program, please contact us at the above email address.
RESOURCES:
Open captioning is available on videos in the exhibit space.
The Audio Guide with neck loop that is T-coil compatible is available, as well as ASL video guides. Immerse yourself in the Intrepid adventure as you walk the ship and learn the pilots' and crew members' stories in their own words. Audio guides and video guides are available for rental for $6 fee per device during regular museum hours.
To book a private ASL-interpreted tour, please contact access@intrepidmuseum.org.
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Blind & Partially Sighted   |
- World War II Pilots & Women’s History Month
Tuesday, March 6, 2:00 – 4:00 & Sunday, March 25, 10:30 – 12:30
- Intrepid & the Cold War
Thursday, April 12, 2:00 – 4:00 & Saturday, May 2, 2:00 – 4:00
- Aviation at Sea
Sunday, April 22, 2:00 – 4:00 & Monday, May 21, 3:00 – 5:00
Join us for guided tours incorporating verbal description and touch objects. Trained Museum Educators will lead small groups through the USS Intrepid, a WWII-era aircraft carrier, to explore the aircraft collection and the ways in which sailors adapted to living at sea. Tours are free, but registration is required. To register, please contact access@intrepidmuseum.org or 646 381 5163.
RESOURCES:
Verbal Description & Tactile Guide: Using smart pen technology, these guides offer visitors with low vision the unique experience of exploring the Museum and its collections through raised line maps, tactile images of artifacts, and audio that incorporates way-finding cues, verbal description and testimonials from former crew members and staff. Guides are available to borrow from the Information Desk.
Text panels for “Heroic Journeys: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories” exhibit feature Braille. This exhibit follows the journey of men and women who found themselves capable of extraordinary courage on America’s battlefronts from World War II to the present. The exhibit features video interviews with Purple Heart recipients who tell their powerful stories of service and sacrifice in their own words.
Large print labels for all exhibitions and tactile/Braille cards for select artifacts are available to borrow at the Information Desk.
To book a private verbal description/touch tour, please contact access@intrepidmuseum.org
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| Access Family Programs |
- Families Affected by Autism: The Museum opens its doors one hour early for families affected by autism. Educators lead story-telling, art-making activities and demonstrations.
- Saturday, January 28th, 9AM-11AM: Astronaut Training Camp
- Sunday, April 15th, 9AM-11AM: Pilots & Planes
- Families with Children with Developmental or Learning Disabilities: These two-hour programs based on rotating themes include a tour of the Museum and an art-making activity intended to engage the entire family.
- Sunday, February 5th, 11AM-1PM – Zoom: Astronauts and Space Flight: Families learn about Intrepid’s recovery of NASA space capsules and astronauts, and build their own shuttles to test and launch. Includes an exploration of a model space capsule and space hands activity.
- Sunday, March 11th, 11AM-1PM – Crew’s Views: A Day in the Life: After visiting areas where Intrepid’s crew lived and worked, families create crew patches and uniforms. Includes touch objects and exploration of crew bunks.
- Sunday, April 22nd, 11AM-1PM – Ship-Shapes and More: In conjunction with the temporary exhibition, Ship Shape, families explore how models are assembled before making their own Lego versions of ships or planes.
This program is free, but space is limited. To register, please contact access@intrepidmuseum.org or 646 381 5163.
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| School Programs |
For your school visit, we offer:
- American Sign Language interpretation
- Assistive listening devices with hearing loops
- Verbal Description/Touch Tours
- Workshops for children with Autism
- Enhanced sensory tours for students with developmental disabilities
To tailor school programs to meet the needs of your students, please contact access@intrepidmuseum.org
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Access programs at the Intrepid Museum are generously supported by the New York State Council on the Arts and the Department of Cultural Affairs, and private funding from Autism Speaks, Steven A. and Alexandra M. Cohen Foundation, and the Joseph LeRoy and Ann C. Warner Fund.
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