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Fighter pilot. Gemini and Apollo astronaut. Command module pilot for Apollo 11. Former director of the National Air and Space Museum. Michael Collins's life and work left an indelible mark on both air and space. Join the National Air and Space Museum in reflecting on Collins's legacy.
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National Air and Space Museum

655 Jefferson Drive, SW
Washington, DC 20560
202-633-2214

Closed through January 17th

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
Chantilly, VA 20151
703-572-4118

Daily: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, Opening 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 4th

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