How to Beat the Crowds at the Intrepid Museum
The Intrepid Museum is on a former aircraft carrier at Pier 86. Buy timed tickets online for a lower price than at the door. Arrive at opening, and visit the Growler submarine and Space Shuttle Enterprise first, as they have queues by midday. Last entry is 1 hour before closing. It's closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Tickets
- Cheaper online. Check the official site
- Must see
- Space Shuttle Enterprise, Growler submarine, the flight deck
- Last entry
- 1 hour before closing
- Closed
- Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
- Best time
- Opening time on a weekday
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
How busy is the Intrepid?
Summer weekends and school holidays are busiest. The Growler submarine has a narrow route and can mean a long queue. The flight deck is spacious.
Before you go, check how busy the Intrepid Museum is likely to be. BeatTheCrowd shows the live crowd level and an hourly forecast for any date, adjusted for US holidays, school breaks and weather.
Check today’s crowds at Intrepid Museum →Best (and worst) times to go
- Opening: the submarine and shuttle with short queues.
- Weekday afternoons: fewer school groups.
- Worst: summer weekends.
Our hourly forecast for the Intrepid shows how busy each hour is expected to be on your date.
Check today’s crowds at Intrepid Museum →Insider tips that actually save time
- Do the Growler first.
- Wear a hat, as the flight deck has no shade.