The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, along with the City of New York and the United States Navy and Fleet Week Committee, celebrates the 24th annual Fleet Week, to be held from May 25 - May 30, 2011. Fleet Week is America's premier tribute and "thank you" to the men and women who serve in the armed forces.
Many fan-favorite Fleet Week activities will be held at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum on Pier 86 (46 Street and 12 Avenue, Manhattan). This year's special events and performances include:
Wednesday, May 25: Watch a parade of ships sail the Hudson River carrying visiting members of the Armed Forces from Intrepid's flight deck or the end of Pier 86 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Museum is open from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Thursday, May 26: Demonstrations of military skills will take place on the pier from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Tour the visiting Army vessel LSV-1 from 10:00 PM - 3:00 PM, entrance on Pier 86. Museum is open from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Friday, May 27: Cast members from current Broadway shows "Priscilla Queen of the Desert," "Catch Me if You Can," "Jersey Boys," "Chicago," "Mamma Mia," "Wonderland" and "Rock of Ages" will perform from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Members of the cast of "Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles" will perform at 2:30 PM. Demonstrations of military skills will take place on the pier from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Tour the visiting Army vessel LSV-1 from 10:00 PM - 6:00 PM, entrance on Pier 86. Museum is open from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. At 7:30 PM, the Intrepid Summer Movie Series kicks off its series of free public film screenings on the flight deck with a screening of the classic film Top Gun. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are encouraged to bring food and beverages to the screening, however alcohol is not permitted.
Saturday, May 28: Cast members from the Broadway musical "Wicked" will perform at 11:30 AM. The Manhattan Dolls, a singing trio, will perform at 4:00 PM. Demonstrations of military skills will take place on the pier from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Tour the visiting Army vessel LSV-1 from 10:00 PM - 6:00 PM, entrance on Pier 86. Museum is open from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Sunday, May 29: Visiting members of the Armed Forces will compete in tug of war from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
George Gee Swing Band perform at 5:00 PM. Tour the visiting Army vessel LSV-1 from 10:00 PM - 6:00 PM, entrance on Pier 86. Demonstrations of military skills will take place on the pier from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Museum is open from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Monday, May 30: The annual Memorial Day commemoration ceremony at 11:00 AM and will include the unfurling of a 100-foot American flag on Intrepid's flight deck, the playing of Taps, a ceremonial wreath laying, 3-volley rifle salute and a military flyover. Free with price of admission to the museum. The U.S. Coast Guard search & rescue team will host a demonstration at 2:00 PM. Tour the visiting Army vessel LSV-1 from 10:00 PM - 6:00 PM, entrance on Pier 86. Demonstrations of military skills will take place on the pier from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Museum is open from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
About the Museum
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum complex includes the 900-foot-long aircraft carrier 'Intrepid' with seven full decks and four theme halls; the guided missile submarine Growler; and an extensive collection of over 30 aircraft including the A-12 Blackbird, the fastest plane in the world, and the British Airways Concorde, the fastest commercial aircraft in the world. Guests can experience areas of the ship including the Flight Deck, Hangar Deck, fo'c'sle (commonly known as the anchor chain room), new multimedia presentations and exhibit collections, interactive educational stations and a state-of-the-art public pier.
Guests to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum also can experience the 12,240 square-foot interactive Exploreum - which contains a variety of hands-on exhibits - that teaches guests about the different properties of the sea, air, space and living at sea as each relates to the ship Intrepid. In the Exploreum, guests can experience a flight simulator, transmit messages using Morse code, sit on the bunk of a crewmember, learn how the Intrepid turned salt water into fresh water and perform various tasks while wearing space gloves.
Museum Hours:
April 1 - October 31:
Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
November 1 - March 31:
Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost of Admission:
Adult: $24.00
Seniors and College Students: $20.00
Youth 7-17: $19.00
Veterans: $17.00
Child 3-6: $12.00
Active Military, Retired Military and Children Under 3: Free
Tickets are available for purchase on the Intrepid's website,
www.intrepidmuseum.org.
Location:
Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue), Manhattan
Public Transportation:
Directions by NYC Metro Bus
Take cross-town buses west. M34 (34th Sts), M42 (42nd St.) or M-50 (49th St.) to 12th Ave. and Hudson River. Intrepid is a short walk North from the M34 and M42. The M50 drops off immediately in front of the Intrepid.
Directions by NYC Metro Subway
Take the A, C, E, N, Q, R, S, 1, 2, 3 or 7 train to 42nd St., then walk or take the M-42 West Bus to Hudson River (12th Ave). Walk North to Intrepid.
Directions from Water
Take New York Water Taxi to Pier 84 and walk a block north to the Intrepid Museum. Or from New Jersey take the New York Waterway to Midtown (38th Street) and walk north on 12th Ave to the museum.
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is proudly supported by Bank of America.
