National Air and Space Museum

Smithsonian museum in Washington, D.C. that showcases aviation and space artifacts.

650 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC · Washington, DC

About National Air and Space Museum

The Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum in Washington holds a large collection of aircraft, spacecraft, and related objects that trace the history of flight and space travel. Visitors can view exhibitions, attend IMAX and planetarium programs, and explore stories about aviation and spaceflight. The museum shares a name with a second location, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, which has no passes required. Timed-entry passes are needed for the Washington building.

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
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Sports & Outdoors
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National Mall
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Sports & Outdoors
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