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Veterans' Voices Speak at Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum
Acoustiguide Brings Personal Stories to Thousands of Visitors; Programs in English, Spanish, German, French, Chinese, Japanese
(New York) - In this Acoustiguide audio tour, visitors to the Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum, one of the most popular tourist attractions in New York, hear the personal stories of veterans who served aboard the aircraft carrier during World War II. Acoustiguide's programming in English and five foreign languages complements the exciting exhibitions aboard the USS Intrepid, including an interactive Navy Flight Simulator and the world's only guided missile submarine open to the public.
During the two-hour audio tour written and produced by Acoustiguide, veterans tell of surviving kamikaze attacks, launching Navy fighters and living aboard a ship with 3,500 officers and men. Among the celebrity narrators is Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter, who remembers being scooped up by the Intrepid crew upon his return to Earth. Other narrators include Walter Cronkite, Mike Wallace, Tom Brokaw and museum director Lt. Gen. Martin Steele, USMC Ret.
The voices, sound effects and music all come across clearly on Acoustiguide's Inform wand players, which are lightweight and ideal for both outdoor and indoor use. The audio tour is included with admission ($12 for adults; $9 for veterans, seniors, students; additional discounts available for children under 12). This Acoustiguide program is one of the most widely heard in North America with 600,000 visitors to the Intrepid each year.
"The most comprehensive audio program is one that is offered to every visitor," said Barbara Roberts, President and CEO of Acoustiguide. "We are pleased to partner with the Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum to offer an audio tour that allows visitors to connect with the experiences of veterans whose service shaped our world."
The Acoustiguide program covers the history of the Intrepid and the many permanent exhibits on board, including the impressive military aircraft displayed on the flight deck. The tour also includes an overview of Intrepid's sister ships - the guided missile submarine USS Growler and the USS Edson, a Forrest Sherman Class destroyer.
"The Acoustiguide audio tour takes the Intrepid experience to a higher level," Gen. Steele said. "The program brings to life the selfless sacrifices of those who served and continue to serve in order to preserve our democracy."
The Intrepid audio tour is offered in English, Spanish, German, French, Chinese and Japanese. The Intrepid is one of several historic naval sites that offer Acoustiguide programs. Other Acoustiguide productions are heard at the USS Arizona and USS Missouri in Honolulu, USS Constellation in Boston and the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard in the United Kingdom.
More than 40 years ago, Acoustiguide invented the audio tour, and the company has remained at the leading edge of creativity and technology ever since. Acoustiguide provides audio programs for museums, heritage and historic sites, tourism attractions, zoos, aquariums and corporate clients in 22 countries around the world. Acoustiguide offers complete creative and production services, the most advanced audio technology and comprehensive on-site management.
To plan a trip to the Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum, visit www.intrepidmuseum.org.
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