posted 10-05-2023 12:43 PM               

Welcome Aboard to a New Era!

We are thrilled to unveil some bold changes happening at the museum, reflecting the next stage of our evolution as a leading cultural institution.

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, which opened its doors more than four decades ago in 1982, will now be officially named the Intrepid Museum. The museum also introduces a new logo and website that continue to honor and pay homage to our storied past and all who served aboard Intrepid, while also reflecting the Intrepid Museum's commitment to remaining dynamic and relevant for generations to come.

The new icon is a stylized depiction of the aircraft carrier Intrepid as seen from the bow. It is framed by three color panels that suggest the museum's collection of space vehicles (black), seafaring vessels (sea blue) and aircraft (sky blue).

The logo simplifies the shape of the bow of the ship, which is the view most people encounter when approaching the museum's entrance. When this shape is rotated, it cleverly transforms into the silhouette of an aircraft in flight and a spacecraft ascending into the sky.

The simplified name and new logo are accompanied by a tagline that incorporates our visitor experience: "Be Curious. Be Inspired. Be Intrepid."

Message from Museum President Susan Marenoff-Zausner

As we've grown and evolved as a world-class cultural institution, it became clear that our brand needed to evolve with us as well.

The new, more contemporary design of our logo broadens our ability to define ourselves, becoming less limiting and allowing us to elevate the perception to meet who and what we are. This refreshed iconography and name better capture where we are today and where we aspire to be, while also providing exciting opportunities to expand our reach.

Message from USS Intrepid Former Crew Members Association President Al Schumacher (USS Intrepid, 1971-1973)

For more than 40 years, the dedicated Intrepid Museum team has diligently carried on the legacy of all who served aboard USS Intrepid. I am proud of how the history of the ship, its innovations and the stories of its crew continue to educate and inspire people of all ages, and I am delighted about the new logo. It duly pays tribute to our history, while also helping to ensure that these important stories live on.