Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will host their Military Family Program: Fun & Games at the Museum on Sunday, February 13, 2022.

Created for current and former military service members and their families, these programs include exploration of the Museum and related activities intended to engage the whole family. 

Life on the aircraft carrierIntrepid was hard work, but sailors still found ways to have fun! Explore historic spaces, and stories from the crew about sports, entertainment and recreation on board Intrepid and submarine Growler.

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will host Fun & Games, an Early Morning Opening program on Saturday, March 19, 8:30-11:00am.

Life on the aircraft carrier Intrepidwas hard work, but sailors still found ways to have fun! Explore Intrepid to find out how sailors had fun while at sea and make connections to your own favorite games and experiences.

The Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism (ages 3-18) and their families before the Museum opens to the public! Families receive a sensory bag with interactive activities designed for the whole family, and explore the Museum without the crowds! Participants receive a social narrative ahead of time.  Museum educators lead short, interactive tours designed for all learners, as well as drop-in art activities and structured social/play opportunities. 

Families must check in by 9:30am. After the Museum opens to the public at 10:00am, the interactive Exploreum will stay closed to the public until 11:00am.

Register is not open yet for this event.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will host Life Underwater, an Early Morning Opening program on Saturday, May 21, 8:30-11:00am.

Submarines were one of the most unique experiences in the Navy! Explore the View from the Deep exhibit and the submarine Growler to learn more about the adventures and challenges of life underwater.

The Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism (ages 3-18) and their families before the Museum opens to the public! Families receive a sensory bag with interactive activities designed for the whole family, and explore the Museum without the crowds! Participants receive a social narrative ahead of time.  Museum educators lead short, interactive tours designed for all learners, as well as drop-in art activities and structured social/play opportunities. 

Families must check in by 9:30am. After the Museum opens to the public at 10:00am, the interactive Exploreum will stay closed to the public until 11:00am.

Register is not open yet for this event.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will host Citizen Scientists Night, a Sensory Friendly Evenings program on Friday, May 13, 5-7pm.

Scientists need you! In order to gather data for large-scale projects, scientists are seeking help from people around the world. Explore the Intrepid Museum and visit drop-in projects related to sea, air and space that scientists are asking everyday citizens to contribute to.

The Intrepid Museum offers Sensory Friendly Evenings to teens and adults (ages 14+) with autism.  By keeping the doors open at night, participants can experience the Museum in a sensory-friendly environment.  Specific areas of the Museum are open for self-exploration.

Register is not yet open for this event.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will host Intrepid Family Days: Fun with Photography! on Saturday, January 22, 1-4pm at the Museum.  How do airplanes fly? How do boats float? These are design challenges that engineers solve. Learn more about the form and function of the ship and objects in the Museum’s collection. Explore historic spaces, view exhibits with a Museum educator, and participate in hands-on STEM activities all about how engineers meet certain needs through design!

Visit the Intrepid Museum on select Saturday afternoons throughout 2022 during Intrepid Family Days! Explore the historic ship with themed, guided tours and drop-in activities for the whole family. Activities free with admission. Pre-registration is required for educator-led tours.

Registration opens February 21,2022

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will host Intrepid Family Days: Fun with Photography! on Saturday, January 22, 1-4pm at the Museum.  Sailors often got creative while at sea for long periods of time. Get up close to some of the artwork found on our ship, discover how symbols and paint schemes make planes unique, and learn about other ways sailors expressed themselves through art-making activities and storytelling!

Visit the Intrepid Museum on select Saturday afternoons throughout 2022 during Intrepid Family Days! Explore the historic ship with themed, guided tours and drop-in activities for the whole family. Activities free with admission. Pre-registration is required for educator-led tours.

Registration opens May 16,2022

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will host Intrepid Family Days: Fun with Photography! on Saturday, January 22, 1-4pm at the Museum.  Celebrations aboard Intrepid during its time of service brought the crew together and boosted morale as they carried out their jobs at sea. Participants will explore historic spaces of the ship as they learn about the various holidays and events celebrated on board Intrepid and make some festive holiday crafts to take home!

Visit the Intrepid Museum on select Saturday afternoons throughout 2022 during Intrepid Family Days! Explore the historic ship with themed, guided tours and drop-in activities for the whole family. Activities free with admission. Pre-registration is required for educator-led tours.

Registration opens October 10,2022

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum presents Codebreakers, a virtual learning opportunity on Thursday, January 27, 3-4pm (EST) for children ages 5-15.  Investigate coded forms of Naval communication and stealth techniques by examining artifacts from Intrepid’s time in service. Then test out your decoding skills and learn to construct your own secret messages!

An Intrepid Museum educator will engage families online each Thursday at 3:00pm (EST), exploring themes is history, science and ingenuity.  The Museum requests that adults participate in the program with their children. Programs run between 45 minutes and one hour. Advance registration for this drop-in online program is required to receive Zoom information and print-at-home materials when necessary.

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The Elizabeth Dole Foundation presents Military Kids Have Talent 2021!

Calling all performers, singers, dancers, tricksters, magicians, and more. Show off YOUR talents!

The grand prize winners for each of the six categories will receive a FREE three-night family vacation for four to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.  Hotel accommodations and airfare are provided. 

**Deadline to submit your videos is Friday, May 28th**