Collections

Extra 260 Panorama

See inside Patty Wagstaff's one-of-a-kind aircraft Extra 260.

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Exhibitions

Close-Up of Tycho's Central Peak

Explore striking lunar landscapes in our new exhibition A New Moon Rises.

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Research

Victoria Crater -- Mars

Our scientists are involved in current research about the Martian climate and geology.

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Milestones

<em> Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall</em>

Get the latest on the renovation of our Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall.

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Stem in 30

STEM in 30 Logo

Don't miss our live, fast-paced webcasts designed for the classroom.

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On the Blog

Northern Hemisphere of Venus

Observing the Surface of Venus with the Arecibo Telescope

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Restoration

Horten H IX V3

Learn how we're preserving one of the most unusual WWII aircraft.

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Membership

Detail of Friendship 7

Support the Museum by becoming a National Air and Space Society member.

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Upcoming Events

Women in Aviation and Space Family Day
Spotlight Event
March 12
Women in Aviation and Space
Udvar-Hazy Center in VA
Thea Rasche with US pilot Clarence Chamberlin
March 9
Women's History Month: German Pilot Thea Rasch
Presenter: Evelyn Crellin
Museum in DC
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO)
March 10
Astronomy Chat
Presenter: Dawn Myers
Museum in DC
LROC Image of Earthrise
March 10
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera
Speakers: Tom Watters and Jim Green
Museum in DC
Smithsonian TechQuest: Astronaut Academy
March 11
Astronaut Academy
Udvar-Hazy Center in VA