Catch the 'Apollo: When We Went to the Moon' Exhibit at NYC's Intrepid Museum

Through Sept. 2, you still have time to head to NYC's Intrepid Museum to see its largest temporary exhibition to date, Apollo: When We Went to the Moon. This groundbreaking exhibition, located in the Museum’s Space Shuttle Pavilion, spans 9,000 square feet and provides a comprehensive look at humanity’s remarkable journey to the Moon, offering a unique opportunity to delve into the past, present, and future of space exploration.

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The exhibition, a collaboration between the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and the globally recognized traveling exhibition company Flying Fish, is an immersive experience that highlights the Space Race, the technological achievements of the Apollo missions, and the legacy of international cooperation in space exploration. With rare artifacts from the U.S. Space & Rocket Center archives, interactive displays, and engaging experiences, the exhibit offers a deeper understanding of the people, technology, and world events that propelled humanity to reach the Moon.

"We are honored and excited to present Apollo: When We Went to the Moon, the largest temporary exhibition in our Museum's history,” said Susan Marenoff-Zausner, president of the Intrepid Museum. “This exhibition underscores our commitment to delivering impactful and awe-inspiring experiences to our visitors, reinforcing the Intrepid Museum's status as a premier destination for exploration and discovery. It also celebrates the Intrepid’s historical connection to the space program, having served as a primary recovery vessel for the Mercury-Atlas 7 and Gemini 3 space missions, where astronauts and their capsules were retrieved after ocean landings."

Interactive Experiences Await

The exhibition offers numerous interactive experiences for visitors of all ages. Guests can climb aboard a model of a lunar rover, leave their footprints on a virtual Moonwalk, and more, bringing the wonders of space exploration to life. Former NASA astronaut and Intrepid Museum space senior advisor Mike Massimino expressed his enthusiasm for the exhibition, stating in a press release, "As a child, the awe-inspiring marvel of humans landing on the Moon fueled my dream of becoming an astronaut. Now, witnessing the unveiling of the groundbreaking exhibition Apollo: When We Went to the Moon at the Intrepid Museum, I'm excited to see this transformative moment for me on display for all.”

The Science and Unity of Space Exploration

The exhibition doesn’t just celebrate the technological achievements of the Apollo missions; it also explores the unifying power of space exploration. Dr. Kay Taylor, vice president of education at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, emphasized in a press release, “Apollo: When We Went to the Moon explores how the technological achievement of Apollo 11 transformed our understanding of humanity’s potential on Earth and in space. At heart, this exhibition reflects how the scientific discovery of space exploration is a unifying drive that brings nations together and moves humankind forward.”

Jay Brown, principal & managing director of Flying Fish, echoed this sentiment, saying in a press release, "We’re extremely excited for visitors to experience Apollo: When We Went to the Moon. Our second project with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, this state-of-the-art exhibition was a once-in-a-lifetime experience to work on. Together, we’ve accessed the depths of the Rocket Center’s archives and collections to create a spectacular exhibition.”

For more information, visit Intrepid Museum.