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Visit us in Washington, DC and Chantilly, VA to explore hundreds of the world’s most significant objects in aviation and space history. Free timed-entry passes are required for the Museum in DC.

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Apollo 11: Buzz Aldrin on the Moon

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Women in Aviation and Space Family Day

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Many of your questions may be answered by visiting our FAQ.

When writing your request, please:

  • Make your request as specific as possible by listing specific aircraft types, spacecraft types, people, places or dates. Broad subject areas, like "WW1," "WWII," "early airplanes," or "space" do not usually produce good results.
  • Describe how you intend to use the material in your request.
  • Please limit aircraft-related requests to three models or serial numbers. It is helpful to be as specific as possible, for example, "B-17G" instead of "B-17."
  • Please limit requests to one per project at a time.

The Archives Division reference desk answers requests in the order in which they are received. Please allow 2-3 weeks for a reply. Replies are sent via postal mail. For more in-depth topics, we may ask that you plan a visit to the Archives.

If you are interested in donating materials to the Archive, please see our donation FAQ before submitting a donation form.

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National Air and Space Museum

National Air and Space Museum 650 Jefferson Drive SW
Washington, DC

202-633-2214

Free Timed-Entry Passes Required

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
Chantilly, VA 20151

703-572-4118

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