Set sail for adventure

Children get ready to set sale on a great adventure during Kids Week aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Feb. 16 through Feb. 24.

This year’s themed days include Under the Big Top Weekend on Feb. 16 and 17. Children get hands-on advice and practice time to polish up their circus skills in the Circus Zone.

Science Meets Science Fiction on Feb. 18 is a day of sci-fi fun with Star Wars characters and the delightful science of bubbles.

On Broadway on Feb. 19 brings the best of Broadway to the Intrepid and presents exciting exclusive performances.

Ports of Call on Feb. 20 and Feb. 22 allows children to travel the world without ever leaving the city. Visit each of USS Intrepid’s ports of call and complete the challenge.

Winding up the week, on Feb. 23 and Feb. 24, children get physical with the Rangers, Mets, Jets, and more. Yippee!

There will also be interactive education demonstrations throughout each day, provided by the staff of the Intrepid Education Department.

The Intrepid is open from 10 am to 5 pm each day. General admission, which may be purchased at www.intrepidmuseum.org, is $22 for adults; $18 for seniors and college students; $17 for youth 7 to 17 years old; $15 for veterans and $10 for children 3 to 6 years old. Active military, retired military and children under 3 years old are free.

Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum complex (Pier 86th Street, 46th St. and 12th Avenue; www.intrepidmuseum.org/).

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