National Air and Space Museum
National Air and Space Museum
National Air and Space Museum

National Air and Space Museum Tours and Tickets

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Among the largest and most popular Smithsonian museums, Washington D.C.’s National Air and Space Museum is devoted to all things aeronautics. Its three galleries house historic flying machines, from early airplanes—including the original 1903Wright Flyer—to Apollo command modules, as well as state-of-the-art digital displays chronicling the history and science of flight in the United States. An on-site IMAX theater shows films throughout the day, and a planetarium offers further insight into the wonders of our solar system.

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MarieMegan_K, Nov 2023
Fantastic experience!
Leigh was a fantastic storyteller and brought the museum to life for not only my 10 and 11 year old, but also the parents.
n7trbn4qww, Nov 2023
Excellent
The space museum. To see the outfit Neal Armstrong wore and the capsule that they came back in plus te explanation of how different arts broke of was great! Plus Mr Spock and is ears!
Doug_S, Oct 2023
Great job
The guide was knowledgeable and did a great job of highlighting the main items in each museum Thanks
Isabel_J, Oct 2023
Amazing!
Very insightful tour, Rebecca was awesome! Made our trip and experience a lot better as we loved hearing the extra stories and history behind some of the exhibits!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What are National Air and Space Museum hours of operation?
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Q:How much does it cost to go to the National Air and Space Museum?
A:It's free to enter both National Air and Space Museum locations. You need a free timed-entry ticket to visit the Washington, DC, branch. Same-day passes are released at 8:30am and 12:30pm, and typically go quickly. No tickets are needed for the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.
Q:Can I take a backpack into the National Air and Space Museum?
A:Yes, you can take a backpack into the National Air and Space Museum. To speed up entry at the security check, it’s recommended that you leave large bags behind. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center branch in Chantilly, Virginia, has free (first-come, first-served) lockers that can accommodate small backpacks and coats.
Q:Is the National Air and Space Museum part of the Smithsonian?
A:Yes, the National Air and Space Museum—with branches in Washington, DC, and Virginia—are part of the Smithsonian. It’s the largest museum of the Smithsonian’s 21 institutions. As well as its public-facing exhibits, the museum engages in research on earth and planetary science and the history of aviation and spaceflight.
Q:Which Smithsonian Air and Space Museum is better?
A:Both branches of the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum—in Washington, DC, and Virginia—are worth visiting. The DC one is more popular, but the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly has its charms. Its large hangar accommodates oversized vehicles, and it's less busy than the DC original.
Q:How long does it take to walk through the Air and Space Museum in Washington DC?
A:Walking through the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, can take anywhere from 45 minutes to a full day. The amount of time you'll want to spend depends on your interests. Free guided tours take 90 minutes, but for most visitors two hours is the minimum.
Q:What is the largest aerospace museum in the world?
A:If you judge by collection size, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is the world's largest aerospace museum. It contains more aviation and space artifacts and related art and archival materials than anywhere else. It's split between the main Washington, DC, branch and Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia.