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Free

Early Morning Opening: To the Stars! Space Exploration (sensory-friendly)

A free space-exploration morning at the Intrepid for kids 3–18 with autism or sensory sensitivities and their families, before the museum opens.

✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Intrepid Museum, Manhattan · official listing on intrepidmuseum.org · checked Oct 29
IS IT REALLY FREE?

Free. Free · advance registration required · for kids 3–18 with autism or sensory sensitivities + families

WHEN & WHERE

SAT, NOV 7 · 8:30 AM–11 AM
Saturday, November 7 · 8:30–11 AM (check-in 8:30–9:30)
Free
No cost, no ticket · Free · advance registration required · for kids 3–18 with autism or sensory sensitivities + families
Intrepid Museum
Pier 86, W 46th St & 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036

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Families explore the history of the U.S. space program before the Intrepid opens to the public, with a sensory bag of activities and a social narrative sent ahead. Activity stations on the hangar and flight decks run 8:30–10 AM; the Exploreum stays closed to the public until 11 AM for extra hands-on activities.

For children ages 3–18 with autism or sensory sensitivities and their families. Free with advance registration; space is limited.