Early Morning Opening: Underwater Archaeology

Early Morning Opening

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.

Underwater Archaeology

Underwater archaeology brings together people from around the world who use specialized tools and techniques to uncover clues about our shared history. Explore the Intrepid Museum’s special exhibition Mysteries from the Deep: Exploring Underwater Archaeology at your own pace, without the crowds. Then, participate in science and art-making activities based on science and stories of underwater archaeology!

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.

Entire exhibition including all video content is available in both Spanish and English.

FAQs

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

Before the Museum opens at 10:00am, families may explore the hangar deck, flight deck, and special exhibition Mysteries from the Deep: Exploring Underwater Archaeology in the Space Shuttle Pavilion. The rest of the Museum, including the 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 access@intrepidmuseum.org 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.