2003
Visitor count at museum's Udvar-Hazy Center passes half million mark. (Feb. 29)
 
The Udvar-Hazy Center welcomes its one millionth visitor. (June 9)
 
"Generous Friends: Building an Art Collection for the National Air and Space Museum" exhibition opens in the Mall building's reopened gallery "Flight and the Arts." (Oct. 8)
 
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar populated with artifacts and fully accessible to the public. (Nov. 1)
 
Museum marks first anniversary of Udvar-Hazy Center with special celebration for visitors to the facility. (Dec. 11)

 

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