Early Morning Opening: Sea Signals: Communication Aboard

The Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism or sensory sensitivities (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.

When words won’t do, sailors and aviators get creative! Discover the clever signals, symbols and codes used to communicate on Intrepid at sea and in the sky. Then, try out some of these ways to communicate with hands-on activities.

Families must check in between 8:30am and 9:30am. After the Museum opens to the public at 10:00am, the interactive Exploreum will have special activities and stay closed to the public until 11:00am.

What areas of the Museum will be open during the museum exploration?

Before the Museum opens at 10:00am, families may explore historic spaces on the ship and areas of the hangar deck and flight deck. The rest of the Museum, including the Space Shuttle Pavillion and submarine Growler will open at 10:00am.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Please visit our Getting Here page for directions. There is no parking available at the Museum.

Do you have programs for adults?

Yes! We offer Access Family Programs for teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. For more information about Early Morning Openings and Access Family Programs at the Intrepid Museum, click here.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please email [email protected] or call 646-381-5158.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, but if you can bring a paper or digital copy of your ticket it expedites the check-in process!

Access programs at the Intrepid Museum are generously supported by The FAR Fund, the J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation, Frank J. Antun Foundation and The Barker Welfare Foundation. The Museum’s Access programs are supported, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Info: Visit activity stations on the hangar deck and flight deck without the crowds. (The rest of the Museum, including the Space Shuttle Pavilion and the submarine Growler, will open at 10:00am).

Info: When the Museum opens, the interactive Exploreum stays closed to the public for an extra hour of hands-on activities.

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