Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. The museum features 22 exhibition galleries, displaying hundreds of artifacts including the original Wright 1903 Flyer, the "Spirit of St. Louis," and the Apollo 11 command module.

Address: Independence Ave. at 7th St. SW
Washington, DC 20560
(202) 357-2700
See a map and directions to the National Mall

Nearest Metro Station to the National Air and Space Museum: Blue, Orange lines to Smithsonian or Green, Yellow, Blue, Orange lines to L’Enfant Plaza

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Hours : Open daily except December 25.
Regular hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Admission Price : Free

About Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum:
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is a must-see for visitors to Washington, DC. It is the most visited museum in the world and appeals to all ages. Many of the exhibits are interactive and great for kids.

You can ride in several 4-minute flight simulator rides for $6.50 per ride. Take a journey through space or to natural and manmade wonders of the world at the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater. Watch a film projected on a five-story-high screen with six-channel digital surround sound. Take a 20-minute tour of the universe at the Albert Einstein Planetarium with its high tech dual digital projection system, Sky Vision. IMAX movies and the Planetarium each cost $8 per adult or $6.50 per child. Shows often sell out, so purchase your tickets before viewing the rest of the museum. Tickets can be purchased in advance at (877) WDC-IMAX.

The National Air and Space Museum continues to develop new exhibits on the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight. The museum is a center for research and provides guided tours, educational programs and school group activities.

The museum’s three-story gift shop is a great place to find memorable souvenirs and gifts. A food court style restaurant is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See more about restaurants and dining near the National Mall.

In 2003, the museum expanded by opening a companion facility, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.