SCIENCE MUSEUM
National Air and Space Museum
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Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560 · On the National Mall
- Hours today
- 10 AM – 5:30 PM
- Visit time
- 2.5–3 hours
- Best for
- Aviation, space, families
- Founded
- 1976
About this museum
The Smithsonian's flagship aviation museum on the Mall. Houses the original Wright Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 command module Columbia, and Glamorous Glennis (the X-1 that broke the sound barrier). The Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles Airport holds the larger aircraft including a Concorde and the shuttle Discovery. Read the full review →
Visitor tips
- FREE Free entry, but timed passes are required — reserve online ahead of time.
Don't miss
- MILESTONES OF FLIGHT Wright Flyer, Spirit of St. Louis, X-1, Apollo 11 capsule
The full review
Major renovation that began in 2018 has reopened in phases; check which galleries are open before visiting. The Wright Flyer, Spirit of St. Louis, and Apollo 11 capsule are the consistent headliners. For the larger aircraft — Concorde, B-29 Enola Gay, Space Shuttle Discovery — visit the companion Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles, also free.
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