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Polaris Dawn - Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon - Intrepid Museum Astro LIVE x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Tonight’s your chance to hear from history-making trailblazers! 🚀 @PolarisProgram astronauts @Gillis_SarahE and @annawmenon are touching down at the Intrepid Museum to share what it was like making the first commercial spacewalk and pushing the limits of human spaceflight.…

Beat the summer heat by celebrating #NationalIceCreamMonth! 🍧😋 During World War II, ice cream was more than a treat; it lifted spirits and brought comfort to U.S. Navy sailors far from home. At the Intrepid Museum, you can enjoy a taste of history all year long. Cool down with…

You asked—we’re answering. What’s the story behind our new MiG-21 Polish paint scheme? Manager of Aircraft Restoration Peter Torraca has the answer.

Cramped quarters, big appetites. Here's how the crew's mess aboard Growler kept everyone fed beneath the surface. #IntrepidMuseum #IntrepidMinute

July 20, 1969. “Contact light, engine stop.” The Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle touched down at Tranquility Base on the Moon. A few hours later, Neil Armstrong and I stepped foot on the Moon, with Michael Collins orbiting close-by. An achievement resulting from years of…

We are honored to partner with @911day for a powerful two-day event aboard @IntrepidMuseum to turn a day of remembrance into action. 📆 September 10th & 11th, 2025 🕛 6:30am - 7:30pm (multiple shifts) 📍 The Intrepid Museum, Manhattan Sign up at newyorkcares.org 💛

On this day in 1969, the famous phrase, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" was proclaimed by Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the Moon. Armstrong was joined on the lunar surface by @TheRealBuzz, who became the second person to walk on the…

On this day thirteen years ago, we opened the Space Shuttle Pavilion and welcomed Enterprise to her new home. The unveiling featured notable guests including former NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise. The Pavilion continues to inspire curiosity…

☑️ Highest altitude reached by a human since the Apollo era ☑️ First commercial spacewalk Hear directly from trailblazers @Gillis_SarahE and @annawmenon as they share stories from their record-breaking mission and the future of human spaceflight on our Facebook, X and YouTube…

Take the plunge into Mysteries from the Deep: Exploring Underwater Archaeology, the Intrepid Museum’s thrilling new exhibition located in our Space Shuttle Pavilion. Sumérgete en Misterios de las profundidades: explorando la arqueología submarina, la nueva y emocionante…

On this day in 1969, 530 million people were glued to their television sets when #Apollo11 blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and headed for the Moon.

Apollo 11 lifted off July 16, 1969, to begin its history-making journey. Hundreds of millions of people around the world watched over the next days as Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins accomplished the goal of landing a man on the Moon by the end of the decade.

📍Aboard the legendary Intrepid— We held a special press conference to share what’s ahead for Sail4th 250 and America’s 250th birthday celebration 🇺🇸✨ From tall ships to city-wide events, the countdown to 2026 is officially on. Huge thanks to everyone who came out!

On this day, July 16th 1969, we were “GO” for launch – and at precisely 13:32 UTC, #Apollo11 lifted off from @NASAKennedy to transport three mortal Americans – Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and myself – to the Moon. The hard work, dedication and focus across the entire @NASA…

Beneath the ocean’s surface, archaeologists are uncovering shipwrecks, sunken cities, and new insights into the past. Explore these discoveries in our new exhibition Mysteries from the Deep: Underwater Archaeology, and read more in @SmithsonianMag! 🔗 bit.ly/3Ue08xj

The transformation is in full swing! Our team worked to refurbish the MiG-21 with fresh paint, masking materials, and careful touch-ups as it takes on refreshed Polish markings.

On 7/15 the @IntrepidMuseum will host #IntrepidAfter Hours: Underwater Archaeology with Project Recover at 430pm. About missions to locate and identify WWII flight crews lost off the coast of Palau. Includes a dinner with fellow attendees. bobwoodrufffoundation.org/nyc-event/intr…

Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience! Join the Museum on Saturday, July 26 to see keynote speaker @Gillis_SarahE during our professional learning program, Inspiration Academy: Aerospace For All. Mission Specialist, astronaut and Senior Space Operations Engineer, Sarah…

Forty years ago today, Phil Collins made music history by performing at Live Aid in London and Philadelphia thanks to a supersonic ride on the Concorde. Intrepid Museum is home to one of the world’s few Concordes, a symbol of speed, innovation and unforgettable moments in pop…