Transforming Air and Space
Bezos Learning Center

The National Air and Space Museum is one of the most visited museums in the world. It maintains the world's largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts. 

The Museum is undertaking major projects to transform the Museum experience for every visitor.

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Transforming the Museum in Washington, DC

The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC is undergoing a monumental multi-year renovation. Transforming every visitor's experience, the museum will use creative and dynamic techniques to engage visitors while they are at the museum and after they leave. All 20 exhibitions will be completely reimagined. 

About the Transformation

Bezos Learning Center

The Smithsonian received a $200 million donation from Jeff Bezos, founder and executive chair of Amazon, and founder of aerospace and space flight company Blue Origin. A $70 million portion of the donation will support the renovation of the National Air and Space Museum and $130 million will launch a new education center at the museum.

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Support this Work

With your help, we will bring about the most monumental change in the history of the world’s most popular museum, outside and in. Preserving and presenting artifacts both celebrated and seldom seen, in ways never experienced before. Sharing groundbreaking stories of innovation that are fueling the next chapters of flight.

Money from the federal government keeps the Smithsonian's buildings open, funds research, and safeguards the collections, but we rely on the generous support of people like you to bring the museum to life.

Your gift makes our exhibitions possible, funds our educational programming, and ultimately creates countless unforgettable experiences.

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