Matzav.com readers in the New York Metropolitan area should note that The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, a popular destination for Chol Hamoed outings by frum families, will be closed tomorrow, Monday, the first day of Chol Hamoed. More information can be obtained on the museum’s website.
The Intrepid, which opened in 1982, has welcomed more than 10 million visitors. The Museum is centered on the aircraft carrier Intrepid (CVS-11), one of the most successful ships in US history, and now a national historic landmark and one of the most unique attractions in New York City. In 1943, Intrepid was commissioned and served proudly in World War II. She went on to serve as one of the primary recovery vessels for NASA, three tours of duty off Vietnam, and submarine surveillance in the North Atlantic during the Cold War. Today she continues her service as a premiere educational center and a monument to all who have served the USA in uniform.
The Museum features a range of interactive exhibits and events providing a snapshot of heroism, education, and excitement.
More than 750,000 people visit each year.
{Noam Amdurski-Matzav.com Newscenter}
