Nearly a year ago, the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City re-opened to much fanfare after a multi-million dollar renovation that took almost 2 years. Over the weekend, I finally got to visit the institution for the first time since its face lift and I was really pleased. In addition to the usual historical information presented inside the massive aircraft carrier, there are now a number of interactive exhibits and even several rides. The aircraft collection on the ship’s top deck is as impressive as ever, but now you can actually get on-board the now defunct British Airways Concorde and see what it was like to ride in the epitome of speed and luxury. I think many people are surprised at how simple and small it was considering that it was a first class airliner. Visitors can also board The Growler, a naval submarine built in the 1950s.

My only gripe about the Intrepid is the steep admission cost. At over $20/person for a basic adult ticket plus facility fees, a visit could be quite expensive for a family, but it is NYC so I suppose it’s par for the course. Overall, it’s a great museum and a fun place to visit, especially when the weather is nice and you can enjoy being outside on the Hudson River.

Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum