A view of the Destination Moon gallery. Neil Armstrong's spacesuit and the command module Columbia are both visable.

Mission: Commemorate, Educate, Inspire

Vision: Helping Build a Nation of Innovators and Explorers

One Museum, Two Locations

The National Air and Space Museum operate two landmark facilities. Together, both locations welcome millions of visitors a year. 
At both locations, visitors can explore exhibitions on aviation, space, and planetary science and enjoy programs and educational activities. 

Exterior view of the National Air and Space Museum under a bright sun, featuring its modern architecture with symmetrical design and unique metallic elements.

National Air and Space Museum

Washington, DC, on the National Mall

Immerse yourself in newly-renovated, in-depth exhibits filled with icons of flight. 

Plan Your Visit

Photo of the Udvar-Hazy Center exterior at dusk

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Chantilly, VA, near Dulles Airport

Three hangars hold hundreds of aviation and space artifacts.

Plan Your Visit

A black and white image from above, of visitors in a gallery looking at planes and space capsules on display in a large atrium.
Since 1976

Over 375 million visitors

What We Do

Dozens of various aircraft of all type hang suspended from the ceiling in a large hangar. More aircraft dot the ground.

About the Collection

The National Air and Space Museum holds the world's largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, encompassing all aspects of human flight, as well as related works of art and archival materials.

Explore the Collection

70,000+

objects

12,000+

cubic feet of documents

1,750,000+

photographs

14,000+

films and videos

The warm yellow tone of this photograph and the fashions date it to the 60s or 70s right away. Visitors lean in to an exhibit about the Apollo program in the central core of the Museum.

Celebrating 50 Years

On July 1, 1976, the doors of the National Air and Space Museum's iconic location on the National Mall opened to the public for the first time.

In 2026, the Museum is celebrating the 50th anniversary of that milestone moment. Find out how we're marking the anniversary. 

Celebrate with Us