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The experience

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, the Intrepid Museum will host a new exhibition Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience, opening July 9 on our Pier 86. The Experiencewill feature interactive activities and unique technology, including Leap Motion, table projections, projection mapping and holograms. In addition to Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience, the Museum will feature special Star Trek–themed programs and tours. The experience will run from July 9-October 31, 2016 and is an additional cost to the package price. Click here for more info:  http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/Startrek.aspx

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum's newest exhibition On the Line: Intrepid and the Vietnam War considers the war through the lens of the aircraft carrier Intrepid, which served three tours of duty off the coast of Vietnam between 1966 and 1969. Set in the spaces where the crew lived and worked, the exhibition provides insight into this complicated chapter of American history. For more information and to learn about education and public programs related to the exhibition, visit intrepidmuseum.org.

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a nonprofit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world's fastest jets and a guided missile submarine. Through exhibitions, educational programming and the foremost collection of technologically groundbreaking aircraft and vessels, visitors of all ages and abilities are taken on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery.

For more information, visit www.intrepidmuseum.org or, call 877-957-SHIP (877-957-7447).

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The deal

ADMISSION: Discount Museum/Space Shuttle Pavilion admission: adults, $23.50; seniors/disabled/ individuals receiving Medicare, college students (with valid student identification), $21.50; veterans, $19.50; children 7 -17, $18.50; children 3-6. $13.50; children under 3, retired and active duty U.S. Military/Museum members, free.

RAIL FARE: Discount round-trip rail fare. Check for price from your boarding station.

Purchase your rail/admission ticket from any Metro-North ticket office, full-service ticket vending machine (excluding Grand Central) [up to day of event] or through WebTicket [at least five business days before the event].

Getting there

Address: Pier 86, One Intrepid Square (West 46th Street and 12th Avenue)

Take the Hudson, Harlem or New Haven Line to Grand Central Terminal. From there take the following:

Bus: Take the westbound M42 (located on 42nd Street, between Park and Vanderbilt Avenues) to Twelfth Avenue (the last stop) and walk north to 46th Street.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to print an ITINERARY. It contains important information about your package.