Intrepid Museum - Signed Tour with voice interpretation

01/28/2012 2:00 pm

Intrepid Museum

 

Ejection Seats & Pilot Safety –Saturday, January 28th 2-4pm & Sunday, February 5th 2-4pm

Focused on the temporary exhibition, Eject!, this ASL-led tour will cover the history and mechanics of the ejection seat, which has kept pilots safe for decades. Participants will also explore other life-saving equipment related to Intrepid’s service and aircraft. For more information about the exhibition, please visit http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/Eject!.aspx.

ASL-led tour is provided at no cost but space is limited to 25 people per tour. Recommended age for participants is 8 years old and up. Assistive Listening Devices with hearing loops are available upon request.

The tour will be led in ASL by Guthrie Nutter. To RESERVE YOUR SPOT please contact us at access@intrepidmuseum.org. Please label the subject of the email with the program date. At this time, we are unable to accommodate ASL students. If you are interested in observing a program, please contact us at the above email address.

Upcoming Tours:
Women in Aviation: World War II – Sunday, March 4th 2-4pm & Saturday, March 17th 2-4pm
Intrepid celebrates Women’s History Month with a temporary exhibition on the accomplishments of
female pilots during World War II. Participants will also learn about the role of women on the home front during Intrepid’s time in service.

Address/Contact Information:
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
One Intrepid Square
12th Ave and West 46th St.
New York, NY 10036
Phone: 646-381-5163
Fax: 646-381-5184
Email: access@intrepidmuseum.org
Webpage: www.intrepidmuseum.org

Directions:
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Getting-Here.aspx
Directions by NYC Metro Bus - Take cross-town buses west. M34 (34th Sts), M42 (42nd St.) or M-50 (49th St.) to 12th Ave. and Hudson River. Intrepid is a short walk North from the M34 and M42. The M50 drops off immediately in front of the Intrepid.

Directions by NYC Metro Subway - Take the A, C, E, N, Q, R, S, W, 1, 2, 3, 7, or 9 train to 42nd St., then walk or take the M-42 West Bus to Hudson River (12th Ave). Walk North to Intrepid.

Accessibility/Additional Information:
For more information about accessibility, please contact access@intrepidmuseum.org

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