One museum, two locations

A conical brown command module seemingly floats in front of a photograph of the moon's surface and the sun behind it.

National Air and Space Museum

Washington, DC

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The Space Shuttle is visible in the background as masked visitors practice social distancing.

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Chantilly, VA

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No passes required for this location

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Social Change in the Airline Industry
Under Ancient Skies

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A missile with fresh new paint hangs diagonally from the ceiling in a hangar.
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Restoring the Museum’s V-1 Missile

Photo of the Viking Lander at the Museum in DC. There is a purple color wash over it and it has the AirSpace logo on it.
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The Science Never Stops

Illustration of a spacecraft approaching the Sun.
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Solving Mysteries of the Sun with the Parker Solar Probe

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Featured deep dives

Tuskegee Airmen Bessie Coleman

From the collection

1903 Wright Flyer

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Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia

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Star Trek Starship Enterprise Studio Model

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Space Shuttle Discovery

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Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

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Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat

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What's On

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Outline of a Big Dipper in a virtual night sky
Event

The Sky Tonight: Live Planetarium Show

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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Young visitors sit at a table, decoration eclipse viewers, while assisted by adults.
Event

Soar Together Family Day: What Makes a Place Livable?

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC and Presented Online
In Person: February 8, 2025 | Virtual: Launches February 7, 2025
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A photo of of exploring the planets gallery. A large sign reads Tour the Solar System and planets hang from above.
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Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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A view of the Wright Flyer in situ, with images and text on the wall behind it.
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The Wright Brothers & The Invention of the Aerial Age

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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A large metal dome-like structure, as seen from underneath it, hangs from the ceiling. A mirror is used to create the illusion that there are four of these structures hanging.
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Destination Moon

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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Museum Transformation

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A major renovation is underway as we reimagine all 23 galleries and presentation spaces in our iconic National Mall building in Washington, DC.  Join us as we inspire a new generation of pioneers and explorers.

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