From Service to Accessibility for All

Intrepid, the centerpiece and keystone artifact of the Intrepid Museum, has transformed from a mighty aircraft carrier in World War II into a symbol of innovation and accessibility. Charlotte Martin, the Museum’s accessibility expert, shares the unique challenges of adapting tight corridors, steep stairways, and historic structures to welcome visitors of all abilities. Explore the Museum’s tailored programs for children, veterans, and individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities alongside cutting-edge technologies and sensory-friendly events that make history come alive for everyone.

This inspiring story highlights the Intrepid Museum’s mission to honor its past while embracing a future where its stories of courage and resilience are accessible to all.

Links to everything we discussed: 

• Intrepid Museum
• Intrepid Commissioning 1943 (YouTube)
• Japan during WW2 (Wikipedia)
• Fisher Family Charities
• 1982 Grand Opening Article (New York Times)
• Accessibility at the Intrepid
• National Treasure Movie Trailer (YouTube)
• Summer Movie Series
• I Am Legend Movie Trailer (YouTube)
• Film Your Movie on the Intrepid
• Space Shuttle Pavilion
• Space shuttle being craned onto the Intrepid (YouTube)
• Interactive Intrepid Map
• A-12 Preservation
• Intrepid loaded with planes in 1944 (Wikipedia)
• Growler Submarine
• Cold War (Wikipedia)
• Intrepid Virtual Tour (Google StreetView)
• Photo Lab Exhibit (Charlotte’s current favorite exhibit)
• 8ft long Cake 
• Accessibility on the Intrepid
• Matti Wallin Episode 
• All Access Maker Camp
• Early Morning Openings
• After Hours
• Concorde
• Apollo 11 (NASA)
• Intrepid Tickets  
• Overnights on the Intrepid
• Host An Event
• Dining Options on the Intrepid (Get the Tuna Melt!)
• Intrepid on Instagram
• Intrepid Membership
• Astronomy Nights