Early Morning Opening: Life Submerged

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

Explore the A View from the Deep exhibition and submarine Growler to learn about the adventures and challenges of sailing on and underwater! Then, explore the aircraft carrier Intrepid and compare these different Navy ships, before the Museum opens to the public.

A View from the Deep: The Submarine Growler & the Cold War is fully accessible. The submarine Growler is a narrow, one-way experience that requires the use of stairs and stepping through raised hatches. Any guest who wants to go through Growler is required to go through a practice hatch without assistance first.

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 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 with autism?

Yes! We offer Sensory Friendly Evenings for teens and adults with autism and their families. For more information about Early Morning Openings and Sensory Friendly Evenings 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 and the J.E. & Z.B. Butler 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.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Intrepid Museum, West 46th Street, New York, United States