Intrepid Museum

The battle is almost here… This Saturday is the musical showdown of the year! 🚢✨ Last week, our fearless bandleaders @dannyjonokuchi and @eyal_vilner_big_band and producer @patricksoluri met on the flight deck of the Intrepid to survey the battlefield. The horns are polished, the arrangements are tight, and the energy is like a cannon ready to explode. These two powerhouse big bands go head-to-head to see who can make the Hudson swing the hardest. 🌊🎷 • When: Saturday, May 23rd @ 7:00 PM • Where: The Intrepid Museum (Flight Deck) • The Vibe: Two elite big bands, world-class lindy hoppers, and a 1940s vintage atmosphere under the NYC stars. ⚠️ TICKET UPDATE: We are in the “Final Call” phase! Tickets are disappearing by the hour. If you’ve been waiting to secure your spot on the deck, now is the time. Don’t be the one watching the clips from home—be the one on the dance floor! 🗓 Saturday, May 23, 2026 📍 The Intrepid Museum, NYC 🎟 Link in bio for tickets & info! . . . Intrepid Battle of the Bands NYC 2026, swing dance Intrepid Museum, big band concert New York City, vintage swing dance events NYC, aircraft carrier dance party Manhattan, 1940s themed events New York, live big band music Intrepid, swing era celebration NYC, Battle of the Big Bands Pier 86, WWII era dance party NYC, swing dance competitions New York City, vintage fashion contest NYC, flight deck concerts Intrepid Museum, Prohibition Productions big band events, outdoor swing dance NYC 2026.

Celebrate Pride Month by remembering the activism of LGBTQ+ sailors. On June 4, Inspiration Academy: Pride in Numbers connects history to practical strategies for building inclusive classrooms. Use the link in our bio to learn more and to register!

Meet the MiG-17, a fast and agile fighter jet flown by North Vietnamese forces, and one of the U.S. military’s toughest adversaries in the Vietnam War. At the Intrepid Museum, you can see the MiG-17 and an A-1 Skyraider. During the Vietnam War, an Intrepid crew member flying the Skyraider, which is not designed for dogfighting, went head-to-head with a MiG-17 in combat and pulled off an impressive and rare victory!

Watching Top Gun on an aircraft carrier feels a little unfair to every other movie night. The Intrepid Museum’s free Summer Movie Series is returning this year, turning the aircraft carrier’s flight deck into one of NYC’s coolest outdoor movie setups. This year’s lineup includes Top Gun on May 22, followed by Independence Day, National Treasure, and An American Tail: Fievel Goes West throughout the summer. The series is also part of celebrations tied to America’s 250th birthday. Admission is completely free and first come, first served, so arriving early is probably a very good life decision. Doors open at 6 p.m., movies begin at sunset, and seating is limited. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks, though concessions will also be available onsite. By the way, we have a weekly newsletter rounding up what’s worth doing and knowing about in NYC. One newsletter. Once a week. Link in bio. Media via @intrepidmuseum #mustdonyc #nycmovienights #nycoutdoormovies #intrepidmuseumnyc

NYC BUCKET LIST: Watching a movie on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Intrepid 🚢   ☑️ Save and Share - Full movie list for the summer below!   Experience the Intrepid Museum’s summer movie series! On select Friday nights, visitors can enjoy a FREE outdoor film screening from the dramatic setting of the aircraft carrier’s historic flight deck. 
The first movie of the year is just one week away!  Here’s the movie line up for the 2026 season:
 🎥Friday, May 22: Top Gun 🎥Friday, June 26: Independence Day 🎥Friday, July 31: National Treasure 🎥Friday, August 28: An American Tale: Fievel Goes West   WHEN: ⏰ Doors open at 6:00pm; movie begins at sunset. Doors close at 8:30pm.

WHERE:📍Intrepid Museum. Pier 86. W 46th St and 12th Ave. Movies are located on the flight deck.  
PRICE: 🎟️ FREE! No ticket needed. Seating is limited. Guests will be admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Line starts early!! 
GOOD TO KNOW:📕 Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets. Light concessions will be sold onsite, and visitors can bring their own food and beverages. Alcohol is not permitted. All exits are final; there is no re-entry allowed.  @intrepidmuseum #intrepidmuseum #nyc

We’re returning to Pier 86 for another paranormal weekend of slime-making fun at the Intrepid Museum! Join us Saturday and Sunday, May 23–24, stop by and make some positively charged slime with us aboard one of NYC’s most iconic attractions! 🍎👻🚨🧪⚓️🫟 @intrepidmuseum . . . #Ghostbusters #GB #NYCGB #Intrepid #MDW

Dance the night away on an aircraft carrier with @prohibitionproductions and Intrepid Museum's Battle of the Big Bands — a one-night-only event celebrating the big band music, dancing, and vintage style of the swing era, an evening you won’t forget! ✨ Here's what's in store: 🎶 Live music 💃 Dance performances + FREE lessons 🎤 Barbershop quartet 👗 Costume contest 🗓️ Saturday, May 23 | 7:00 PM–11:00 PM 📍 Intrepid Museum, Pier 86 Grab your tickets before they're gone! 🎟️

🎬🍿 Summer Movie Nights are returning to the flight deck of the iconic Intrepid Museum — and the best part? They’re FREE! Watch your favorite films under the stars with the NYC skyline and Hudson River as your backdrop ✨⚓ 🎥 2026 Movie Lineup: ✈️ Top Gun — May 22 🇺🇸 Independence Day— June 26 🗺️ National Treasure — July 31 📖 An American Tale: Fievel Goes West — August 28 📍 On-site at the Flight Deck 🕕 Doors open at 6PM 🌅 Movies begin at sunset 🎟️ First come, first served — arrive early! Guests are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Light concessions will also be available onsite. #intrepid #newyorkertours #nycsummers #nycmovies #intrepidmuseum

Calling science lovers of all ages! Visit us at @hudsonriverpark ’s free SUBMERGE Marine Science Festival on Saturday, May 16. We’re excited to be a part of this special annual event that welcomes everyone to explore NYC’s coastal waters, meet wildlife critters up close, dive into local research and more! Our team will explore how submarines work, and participants will have the chance to build their own submersible vessel! 📍: #HRPK’s Pier 84 at W 44 St. 📅: Saturday, May 16 ⏰: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

✈️ Planes aren’t the only thing taking flight on May 23. When we say “Battle of the Big Bands,” we aren’t just talking about the music. We’re talking about an explosive showcase of the finest Lindy Hoppers on the planet! 💃✨ This Memorial Day weekend, the flight deck of the Intrepid becomes the ultimate stage for: • The Harvest Moon Hoppers 🌙 • Hell’s Kitchen Kilowatts ⚡ • 1940’s style Pinup Gals👠 • ...and so many more! From gravity-defying aerials to lightning-fast footwork, you’ll be inches away from the most incredible swing dancing you’ve ever seen. Whether you’re here to dance or just to witness the spectacle, the energy is going to be electric. ⚠️ WARNING: Tickets are selling fast! We are officially less than 2 weeks away and moving toward a total sell-out. Don’t miss the flight. Grab your tickets now! 🗓 Saturday, May 23, 2026 📍 The Intrepid Museum, NYC 🎟 Link in bio for tickets & info! . . . Intrepid Battle of the Bands NYC 2026, swing dance Intrepid Museum, big band concert New York City, vintage swing dance events NYC, aircraft carrier dance party Manhattan, 1940s themed events New York, live big band music Intrepid, swing era celebration NYC, Battle of the Big Bands Pier 86, WWII era dance party NYC, swing dance competitions New York City, vintage fashion contest NYC, flight deck concerts Intrepid Museum, Prohibition Productions big band events, outdoor swing dance NYC 2026.

After repairs or upgrades, aircraft carrier crews test their catapults. They fire "dead loads," heavy vehicles that simulate the weight of different aircraft. This photograph captures a dead load test on Intrepid in 1965, during an overhaul at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. According to a handwritten note on the back, "These things went over halfway across the East River."

✨ A night beyond your wildest dreams is coming to NYC. Imagine this: The sun is dipping below the Manhattan skyline, painting the sky in hues of gold and violet. You’re standing on the flight deck of a legendary aircraft carrier, surrounded by history and the sound of two massive big bands tuning their horns. As the first note hits, the deck comes alive. You aren’t just at a dance—you’re in another era. INTREPID: Battle of the Big Bands is more than an event; it’s a living, breathing celebration of music, movement, and the spirit of the Swing Era and the Big Apple. Whether you’re a seasoned Lindy Hopper swinging under the stars or a vintage enthusiast soaking in the glamour with a drink in hand, there is nothing else like this in the world: • 360-degree views of the NYC skyline from the middle of the river. • Non-stop, high-octane swing from two of the best Big Bands in the business. • A community of dancers, history buffs, and fashionistas coming together for one unforgettable night. This is the night you’ll be talking about all summer, and for years afterwards. But fair warning: the flight deck has a capacity, and we are nearing it! May 15 is last day for discounted tickets, and they’re disappearing fast. 🗓 Saturday, May 23, 2026 📍 The Intrepid Museum, NYC 🎟 Link in bio for tickets & info! . . . Intrepid Battle of the Bands NYC 2026, swing dance Intrepid Museum, big band concert New York City, vintage swing dance events NYC, aircraft carrier dance party Manhattan, 1940s themed events New York, live big band music Intrepid, swing era celebration NYC, Battle of the Big Bands Pier 86, WWII era dance party NYC, swing dance competitions New York City, vintage fashion contest NYC, flight deck concerts Intrepid Museum, Prohibition Productions big band events, outdoor swing dance NYC 2026.