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.
Discover our exhibitions and participate in programs both in person or virtually.
Browse our collections, stories, research, and on demand content.
Bring the Air and Space Museum to your learners, wherever you are.
Your support will help fund exhibitions, educational programming, and preservation efforts.
The dream of free flight for humans was realized by the Montgolfier brothers in 1783. In an age before photography, purchasing an item with a balloon on it was a way for people to take this moment with them.