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, planetarium show, or observe the Sun and nearby planets at our Public Observatory.
Major Renovation Underway - Museum Open Through Construction
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 the North American X-15.
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
EARLY CLOSURE:
4:00 pm on Tuesday, May 14
Admission FREE
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
Women’s Air Races, Aviation Business, and Astronaut...
Events at Udvar Hazy
Innovations in Flight Family Day and Aviation Display
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.
