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February 16-24, 2013
Come in from the cold and get in on some unforgettable, educational family fun!
Intrepid Museum’s Kids Week offers fun-filled entertainment the whole family will enjoy. Participate in hands-on activities from our partners, including performances, games, cool demonstrations and more. Kids Week is action packed and filled with excitement!
Kids Week activities are free with your general admission purchase.
(Additional fee required for simulators) |
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Free
raffles & giveaways
all week long!
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Prizes include:
A week at Camp Intrepid
Tickets to an
Operation Slumber
Intrepid Family Membership
and more!
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Spectacular
Flight Simulators
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Photo gallery
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Video Gallery
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Schedule of Activities
(Times are subject to change) |
Saturday, February 16th – Sunday, February 17th
Under the Big Top Weekend
Be mesmerized… Get hands-on and practice your circus skills in the CircusZone! ` |
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| Saturday |
| 10:00am - 5:00pm: |
Connect a Million Minds: Interactive
Harry Potter™ the Exhibition: Sorting Hat Experience
Ringling Bros.: CircusZone
Sesame Street Live: Interactive |
| 10:30am – 2:30pm: |
Marcin the Magician: Roving Street Magic |
| 11:00am – 3:00pm: |
Circus Warehouse: Strolling Performers |
| 11:45pm & 3:45pm: |
Tour Guide Talks: Who was Neil Armstrong? |
| 12:00pm |
Intrepid Educators Present: Comet Creation |
| 12:45pm & 2:45pm: |
Tour Guide Talks: Sally Ride: Trailblazing Astronaut |
| 1:00pm – 4:00pm: |
Balloon Sculptors from the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus: Balloon Giveaways |
| 1:00pm & 3:00pm: |
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Presents: Built to Amaze |
| 1:45pm: |
Mini Tour: Intrepid's Spaceships! |
| 2:00pm: |
TEAM CIRCUS: Acrobalance by Annette Santiago and Brian Lugo |
| Sunday |
| 10:00am - 5:00pm: |
Connect a Million Minds: Interactive
Harry Potter™ the Exhibition: Sorting Hat Experience
Ringling Bros.: CircusZone |
| 10:30am – 2:30pm: |
Marcin the Magician: Roving Street Magic |
| 11:00am – 3:00pm: |
Circus Warehouse: Strolling Performers |
| 11:45pm & 3:45pm: |
Tour Guide Talks: Who was Neil Armstrong? |
| 12:00pm |
Intrepid Educators Present: Comet Creation |
| *12:45pm & 2:45pm: |
Tour Guide Talks: Sally Ride: Trailblazing Astronaut |
| 1:00pm – 4:00pm: |
Balloon Sculptors from the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus: Balloon Giveaways |
| *1:00pm & 3:00pm: |
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Presents: Built to Amaze |
| *1:45pm: |
Mini Tour: Intrepid's Spaceships! |
| 2:00pm: |
TEAM CIRCUS: Acrobalance by Annette Santiago and Brian Lugo |
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*  ASL-interpretation available for these select performances.
Tour Guide Talks and Mini Tours are free with general admission. Visit the Information Desk for details.
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Monday, February 18th
Science Meets Science Fiction
From Star Wars characters to the science of bubbles, today is a day of wonder, learning & fun! |
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| 10:00am - 5:00pm: |
Connect a Million Minds: Interactive
First Lego League: Demos
Harry Potter™ the Exhibition: Sorting Hat Experience
Small Potatoes: Photo Creation Station
U.S. Coast Guard: Atlantic Stike Team
NASA’s Sci-Fi vs. Science Fact |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm: |
Intrepid Educators: Constellation Mythology |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm: |
501st and Rebel Legions: Strolling Star Wars Characters |
| 11:45pm & 2:45pm: |
Tour Guide Talks: Science Fact Meets Science Fiction |
| *12:00pm: |
Gazillion Bubble Show: Performance |
| 12:45pm: |
Mini Tour: Intrepid's Spaceships! |
| *1:00pm: |
Story Pirates: Performance |
| *1:45pm & 3:45pm: |
Tour Guide Talks: How Big is Space? |
| *2:00pm: |
NASA Presentation: Blockbuster Technology |
| 3:00pm - 3:30pm |
Scooby Doo Live: Character Appearance and Photo Op |
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* ASL-interpretation available for these select performances.
Tour Guide Talks and Mini Tours are free with general admission. Visit the Information Desk for details.
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Tuesday, February 19th
On Broadway
Enjoy exclusive performances and activities from Broadway’s best! |
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Event |
| 10:00am - 5:00pm: |
Interactives from Annie, Cinderella, Motown: The Musical, and Spider-ManTurn Off the Dark.
Connect a Million Minds: Interactive
Disney on Broadway: Interactive
Harry Potter™ the Exhibition: Sorting Hat Experience
New Victory Theater: Interactive |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm: |
Intrepid Educators: Make-A-Puppet |
| 11:45pm: |
Tour Guide Talks: Salty Talk! Words from the Sea |
| 12:00pm: |
Broadway Showcase: Hosted by Peter and the Starcatcher Featuring: Annie, Cinderella, Nice Work if You Can Get It. |
| *12:45pm & 3:45pm: |
Mini Tours: Intrepid's Spaceships! |
| *1:00pm: |
Bill Berloni, Trainer to Broadways Four-Legged Stars!:
Presentation, Q&A and appearance from Annie's Sandy |
| 1:45pm: |
STOMP, Performance |
| 2:15pm – 2:45pm: |
Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark on Broadway: Character Appearance & Photo Op |
| 2:45pm: |
Tour Guide Talks: Salty Talk! Words from the Sea |
| *3:30pm: |
Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Musical Mystery: Performance |
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* ASL-interpretation available for these select performances.
Tour Guide Talks and Mini Tours are free with general admission. Visit the Information Desk for details.
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Wednesday, February 20th – Friday, February 22nd
Intrepid Ports of Call
Travel the world without leaving NYC! Visit each of USS Intrepid’s ports of call, complete the challenge, and earn a stamp in your passport. |
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| 11:00am - 3:00pm: |
Travel the world without leaving NYC! Visit each of USS Intrepid's ports of call, complete the challenge, and earn a stamp in your passport
Australia: Add your creative touch to our 3-D Coral Reef!
Japan: Learn origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, or write a haiku.
Hong Kong: If you were the leader of your own country, what would the money look like? Design your own currency and let your imagination run wild.
Greece: Compete in the first annual Intrepid Olympics!
Italy: Buon Appetito! Add a bit of flavor to our Italian cuisine coloring challenge.
France: Complete the French cuisine coloring challenge. Bon Appetit!
Brazil: Get in the Carnival spirit and design your very own mask!
New York City: Complete a USS Intrepid themed crossword puzzle. Be sure to explore the Museum and look for answers! |
| 11:45pm & 2:45pm: |
Tour Guide Talks: Sailors' Rites of Passage |
| 12:45pm & 3:45pm: |
Tour Guide Talks: The Real Rosie the Riveters |
| 1:45pm: |
Tour Guide Talks: The Greatest Generation and You |
| USS Intrepid Former Crew Members will be on hand to talk about their time on board Intrepid. |
| Tour Guide Talks and Mini Tours are free with general admission. Visit the Information Desk for details. |
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Saturday, February 23rd - Sunday, February 24th
Sports ’n Games Weekend
Get active! Spend the weekend with the Rangers, Mets, Jets, & more! |
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Event |
| Saturday |
| 10:00am - 5:00pm: |
Connect a Million Minds: Interactive
Coca-Cola: SportsZone
NY Jets: Obstacle Course
NY Liberty Street Team: Dribbling and Skills Practice
NY Rangers: Hockey Tournaments |
| 11:45pm & 1:45pm: |
Tour Guide Talks: The Real Poop on Space Poop |
| 12:45pm & 3:45pm: |
Tour Guide Talks: Lockheed Blackbird: Spy in the Sky |
| 1:00pm: |
Mr. Met: Appearance & Photo Op |
| 2:45pm: |
Mini Tour: Intrepid's Spaceships! |
| Sunday |
| 10:00am - 5:00pm: |
Connect a Million Minds: Interactive
Coca-Cola: SportsZone
NY Jets: Obstacle Course
NY Knicks Street Team: Dribbling and Skills Practice
NY Rangers: Hockey Tournaments |
| 11:45pm & 1:45pm: |
Tour Guide Talks: The Real Poop on Space Poop |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm: |
Former NY Liberty Kim Hampton: Apperance |
| 12:45pm & 3:45pm: |
Tour Guide Talks: Lockheed Blackbird: Spy in the Sky |
| 2:45pm: |
Mini Tour: Intrepid's Spaceships! |
| Tour Guide Talks and Mini Tours are free with general admission. Visit the Information Desk for details. |
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This year’s participating partners include:
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