One Museum, Two locations

The National Air and Space Museum has two locations: one in Washington, DC and one in Chantilly, VA.
Admission is free.

The sunset paints the sky a rainbow ombre outside of the National Air and Space Museum. A triangular metal sculpture stands silhouetted against the multicolor sky.

National Air and Space Museum

Washington, DC
Free and Open Every Day Except December 25
10 am - 5:30 pm

Experience one of the most popular museums in the world. Immerse yourself in recently opened exhibits with historic objects like the 1903 Wright Flyer (first successfully powered airplane) and the spacesuit worn by the first person to walk on the Moon. 

Plan a Visit   Reserve Free Passes 

Passes Required 

Part of the Museum is closed while we complete renovations.
Five new galleries opening July 28, 2025.
The entire building will open July 2026.

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

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Chantilly, VA
Free and Open Every Day Except December 25
10 am - 5:30 pm

Explore even more air and space in two giant hangars filled with over 3,000 aviation and space objects including the Space Shuttle Discovery and Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. Watch as Museum staff work to conserve our collection in the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar.

Plan a Visit

No Passes Required

Our Locations

A group of school children and an educator stand in front of the Space Shuttle Discovery.

Plan a Field Trip or Group Visit

We welcome groups, including school groups, youth groups, and adult groups, to discover history first-hand at either of our world-class locations. Check out these resources for groups of 10 or more.

Plan a Field Trip
Plan a Group Visit for Adults