Explore the far reaches of the universe or see air and space phenomenon larger than life in our planetarium and IMAX theaters. 

At the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

A woman stands at a control booth while images of constellations are projected on a curved planetarium screen.

Northrop Grumman Planetarium

Explore the universe with a show at the planetarium, located at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Tickets are available for purchase on site at the National Air and Space Museum. We also offer free planetarium shows throughout the month.

What We Offer 

Empty seats face a large screen, stacked in stadium seating. On the screen two blue angels zoom to the upper left hand side of the screen.

Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater

Enjoy short documentaries or the latest feature films in a moving-going experience unlike anywhere else. 

Tickets are available for purchase on site at the National Air and Space Museum. Tickets for after hours film screenings are also available online. 

Showtimes and Tickets

At the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

A semi-crowded theater watches a feature on Top Gun.

Airbus IMAX Theater

The Airbus IMAX Theater at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA houses the biggest IMAX screen in Northern Virginia. Enjoy an array of films from aerospace documentaries to new Hollywood releases.

Showtimes and Tickets