For Researchers
For Researchers
The National Air and Space Museum offers a wealth of resources for researchers of aerospace history and planetary science at all levels, including for those conducting original research.
Research geologist Emily Martin and postdoctoral researcher Erica Jawin discussing geologic mapping of planetary surfaces at the National Air and Space Museum's Center for Earth and Planetary Studies.
The National Air and Space Museum offers a wealth of resources for researchers of aerospace history and planetary science at all levels, including for those conducting original research.
Research geologist Emily Martin and postdoctoral researcher Erica Jawin discussing geologic mapping of planetary surfaces at the National Air and Space Museum's Center for Earth and Planetary Studies.
The Archives' collections span the history of flight from ancient times to the present day and include a wide range of visual and textual materials, including documents, photographs, motion picture film and video, and more than two million technical drawings.
Our staff is ready and willing to answer your questions on aviation and space flight, or to assist with your research project.
A premier aviation and aerospace history collection, the National Air and Space Museum Library supports research by the Museum’s curatorial staff and aviation researchers around the world.
Staff and fellows at the National Air and Space Museum conduct original research in three major areas: Aeronautics, Earth and Planetary Science, and Space History.
We rely on the generous support of donors, sponsors, members, and other benefactors to share the history and impact of aviation and spaceflight, educate the public, and inspire future generations. With your help, we can continue to preserve and safeguard the world’s most comprehensive collection of artifacts representing the great achievements of flight and space exploration.