National Air and Space Museum
Washington, DC
The 1903 Wright Flyer and the Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis are just a few of the historic firsts on display at the Museum in Washington, DC. Explore exhibitions on the history of aviation and spaceflight. Take in an IMAX film or observe the Sun and nearby planets at our Public Observatory.
Major Renovation Underway - Museum Open Through Construction
Starting October 7, 2019 please enter through the Jefferson Drive entrance on the National Mall Side of the Museum.
Over the next several years we will be renovating all of our exhibitions and welcoming a bold new future. The Museum will remain open throughout the seven-year project with phased closures and openings of our galleries, as well as our shops, theaters, and cafe. Museum favorites will remain on display including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Spirit of St. Louis, Bell X-1, and Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 spacesuit..
Explore a full list of exhibitions to visit. Learn more about our mission to transform the National Air and Space Museum, and subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter for the latest news and renovation schedule.
Regular Hours: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Open daily except December 25
Admission FREE
655 Jefferson Drive, SW
Washington, DC 20560
202-633-2214
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Chantilly, VA
Hundreds of aircraft and spacecraft are on display in two massive hangars, including a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay, and the Space Shuttle Discovery. View aircraft flying in and out of Dulles International Airport from our Observation Tower. Watch restoration specialists restore artifacts in our Restoration Hangar.
Regular Hours: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Open daily except December 25
Admission FREE - Parking $15
Events in DC
Events at Udvar Hazy
African American Pioneers in Aviation and Space
Navigate Air and Space with Aira - a free app that connects you with sighted agents who provide visual descriptions on-demand. This subscription service is free when visiting the Smithsonian and connected to our wi-fi. Learn more and download the app.
