The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia is now open.

Visitors will notice changes to how you visit the Museum such as requiring each visitor to reserve free timed-entry passes and to follow the safety requirements. Find out more. 

The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC remains temporarily closed. See our COVID-19 message for more information.

Free, Timed Entry Passes

  • Smithsonian visitors, regardless of age, must have a free, timed-entry pass. 

  • Visitors can acquire timed-entry passes by reserving them online or by phone at 1-800-514-3849, ext. 1. 

  • Visitors will be able to secure up to six passes maximum for personal use only.  

  • For the safety of our visitors and staff, groups larger than six are strictly prohibited. 

  • All children (under the age of 18) must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. At least one adult chaperone is required to accompany up to five children. 

  • Passes may not be sold or transferred. Passes are valid only for the issued date and time and void if altered. 

  • Visitors can choose to print timed-entry passes at home or show their timed-entry passes on their phone or other mobile device. Printed and digital passes will be scanned at the entrances. 

  • Passes are available on a 30-day rolling basis.

The Udvar-Hazy Center displays thousands of aviation and space artifacts, including the Space Shuttle Discovery and a Concorde, in two large hangars.

To plan your visit, explore the list of exhibitions and what activities are and are not available. 

Hours & Admission

10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Open every day but December 25
Free-Timed Entry Passes Required
Parking $15

Location

14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
Chantilly, Virginia 20151
Phone: 703-572-4118

See Directions

Visitor Requirements

illustration of ticket for entry into museum

Reserve a free timed-entry pass
Illustration of face covering
 

Wear a face covering
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Maintain a safe social distance
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Wash hands, sanitize and practice good hygiene

 

Plan Your Visit

1. Before you come:

  • Make sure your free timed-entry pass is printed out or available on your phone.
  • Pack your face covering, which are required for all visitors ages 2 and over. Face coverings should fit properly, covering the nose, mouth, and chin with no large gaps on the outside of the face, and they should have at least two layers. Face shields are not permitted as a substitute for a face covering but may be worn over a face covering or mask. Face coverings or masks with an exhalation valve are not permitted. 
  • Print the floor plan of the museum.
  • Prepare for the security screening to enter the building by minimizing bags and reviewing the list of prohibited items. We encourage you to limit the number of personal belongings and bags you bring into our facilities as they will be subject to a thorough search. Limiting the items you bring will increase your speed through security checkpoints, helping us all maintain a safe social distance. Please note that we do not offer coat or bag storage. 
  • If sick, stay home. We’re asking all visitors who are sick or feel unwell to please stay home. If you are at increased risk of severe illness, you may also want to consider staying home. 

2. While you’re here:

  • Wear a face covering, which is required for entry and must be worn during your visit. Face coverings are required for all visitors over the age of two. Face coverings should fit properly, covering the nose, mouth, and chin with no large gaps on the outside of the face, and they should have at least two layers. Face shields are not permitted as a substitute for a face covering but may be worn over a face covering or mask. Face coverings or masks with an exhalation valve are not permitted. 
  • Practice social distancing. Please maintain a safe social distance of six feet or more between households or groups at all times. There will be social-distancing signage and directions throughout our facilities. 
  • Please wash and sanitize hands frequently during your visit and practice good hygiene. Hand-sanitizing stations will be available throughout the museum. 
  • If you need help during your visit, speak to a staff member near the front entrance.
  • Enjoy your visit. Explore the list of exhibitions and what activities are and are not available to plan your visit. 

3. When you leave:

    A sign advises visitors to "Please maintain a space social distance of 6 feet."

    Visitors enter the James S. McDonnell Space Hangar.

    Two people stare down at artifacts in a case.

    Guests view the displays in the James S. McDonnell Space Hangar. 

    A family engages with a volunteer through video conferencing.

    Children ask questions with Amanda Elliott working remotely at the Visitors Welcome desk.

    Two capsules that traveled in space, one larger than the other. Both are conically shaped.

    Where can you see the capsule that carried both the first American to travel to space and the first people to walk on the moon? The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy in Virginia, when it reopens on May 5, 2021.

    Boeing Aviation Hangar

    The Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.

    photograph of aircraft inside the udvar hazy museum

    A view of the Boeing Aviation Hangar inside the Udvar-Hazy Center showing the Boeing B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay and other aircraft on display.

    photo of the discovery space shuttle surrounded by artifacts within the Udvar-Hazy museum

    The McDonnell Space Hangar, featuring the Space Shuttle Discovery surrounded by other museum artifacts.

    Front-side view of engine on Sopwith F.1 Camel aircraft

    The Sopwith Camel is among the most significant and famous World War I aircraft. During World War I, Camels downed 1,294 enemy aircraft, which was more than any other Allied fighter. The cowling over the two Vickers machine guns created a distinctive ?hump,? making the name Camel a natural choice. Highlighted in this image are the propellers and engine of the Sopwith F.1 Camel.

    Concorde at the Udvar-Hazy Center

    Concorde on display in the Boeing Aviation Hangar at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.

    The Bucker Bu-133C Jungmeister at the Udvar-Hazy Center

    The Bucker Bu-133C Jungmeister, hanging upside down to demonstrate one of the many aerobatic maneuvers it performed during its time as a thrilling air show performer. The photo of the Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Udvar-Hazy Center also shows the red, white and blue de Havilland-Canada DHC-1A Chipmunk, Pennzoil Special; the second Learjet ever built, hanging to the left; the Global Flyer hanging in the read center; the first Air France Concorde on the floor on the left and the Boeing Stratoliner on the right.

    Lockheed SR-71 and Space Shuttle Enterprise at the Udvar-Hazy Center

    Shown in this 2006 photo are two of the most popular artifacts at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird (foreground) in the Boeing Aviation Hangar and Space Shuttle Enterprise (background) in the James S. McDonnell Space Hangar. Enterprise was replaced by Space Shuttle Discovery in 2012.

    A conical shaped command module with an orange patina and a small window on display in the museum.

    The Apollo 11 Command Module, "Columbia," was the living quarters for the three-person crew during most of the first manned lunar landing mission in July 1969.

    View of the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center tower at sunset

    The glass and steel architecture of the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center looking beautiful in the reflective glow of a Virginia sunset.

Contact

Phone: 703-572-4118
Email: NASM-VisitorServices@si.edu

Smithsonian information specialists are also available Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Email: info@si.edu

COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that is believed to mainly spread from person-to-person contact. The Smithsonian is doing its part to mitigate transmission intensity, and we ask you, our visitors, to do the same and help us reduce the spread of COVID-19. You must follow all posted instructions while visiting the Smithsonian, including instructions about wearing face coverings and social distancing. Despite these measures, the risk of contracting COVID-19 could increase by visiting the Smithsonian. By visiting the Smithsonian, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.  

The Smithsonian reserves the right to modify its hours of operations, capacity, or visitor guidelines as circumstances require and to deny entry or access to any person who fails to follow these guidelines or whose conduct puts Smithsonian staff, visitors, or property at risk.