See what it was like for sick and injured crew members who visited Intrepid’s medical clinic or sick bay, from when it was in operation, at this new exhibit that features three original doors from sick bay, each featuring a medical-themed cartoon painted by sailors; objects, photographs, archives and oral histories will reveal the complexities of medical care on board an aircraft carrier at sea; and 360-degree photographs of sick bay, showing the current condition of the ship’s operating room, pharmacy, x-ray room and more.
“We are so excited to launch this sneak peek exhibit to help bring key stories of sick bay to our visitors, as well as illustrate our plans to refurbish the actual space on the aircraft carrier,” said Museum SVP, Exhibits, Education & Programs, Elaine Charnov. “As a site of living history, telling these important stories and ultimately opening the space where history happened, is vital in our efforts to illuminate the intersection of history and innovation.”