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The ship was decommissioned in 1974, but it still resounds with historic atmosphere, reinforced by its tour guides, many of whom are ex-servicemen. Its exciting permanent exhibits feature a guided missile submarine - the Growler, and an A-12 Blackbird - the world's fastest spy plane. More recent additions include a number of Iraqi tanks captured during the Gulf War. Essential Data Address: Pier 86, at West 46th St. & 12th Avenue New York, NY 10036 Tel: (212) 245-0072 Opening hours: 10.00am-5.00pm Tuesday - Sunday 10.00am-6.00pm Saturday & Sunday Last admission one hour before closing. Admission charges: Adults $10.00 (Senior Citizens, Children $ 5.00 and Students $7.50) Children under 2 go free. |
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This
'floating' museum is located on the Hudson River waterfront and is
housed in an heroic World War II and Vietnam War veteran, the aircraft
carrier Intrepid. 
The
ship carries a number of changing exhibitions, which cover aspects
of aviation, military, marine and space exploration history.
