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IMAX and Planetarium

From the first flight, to the first steps on the moon, and beyond, discover stories of air and space in our unique exhibitions.

Completely Reimagined

The National Air and Space Museum is undergoing a monumental multi-year renovation, which began in 2018. Eventually, all 23 exhibitions will be completely reimagined, with new presentation spaces and attractions.

Watch a trailer highlighting the first eight reimagined exhibits that opened in 2022, and learn more about each below!

See What's to Come in Our Transformation
A view of Early Flight featuring the Lilienthal Glider.

Early Flight

Two silver airplanes suspended in midair. One large one is for Eastern Airlines, one smaller one reads TWA on the side.

America by Air

A huge engine hangs from the ceiling in front of a mirror, giving the effect of multiple engines. It is lit from below giving a warm glow of a rocket about to blast off.

Destination Moon

A photo taken from one of the corners of the Nation of Speed exhibit. Three aircraft hang from the ceiling in front of a sign that says Nation of Speed and a corvette is under the sign.

Nation of Speed

A view of the Wright Flyer in situ, with images and text on the wall behind it.

The Wright Brothers & The Invention of the Aerial Age

A photo of of exploring the planets gallery. A large sign reads Tour the Solar System and planets hang from above.

Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery

A view of the Thomas W. Haas We All Fly Gallery, showing cases on the ground under a suspended red and white airplane.

Thomas W. Haas We All Fly

A view of the One World Connected gallery. There is a large glowing globe visible at the center of the room, images around it, and a silver and red plane hanging overhead.

One World Connected

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    A panoramic view of Destination Moon, featuring Neil Armstrong's spacesuit and the Command Module Columbia.

    Virtual Tours

    Walk through our exhibitions without ever leaving your computer with these virtual tours.

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    Black and white historic photo of Wright Brothers' first flight

    Online Exhibitions

    We bring the museum to you through our digital exhibitions. Explore air and space from anywhere!

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