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.

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 

Shot of an IMAX movie screen with viewers seated in the theater.

Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater

Temporarily Closed, Reopening July 28

When the IMAX theater reopens this summer, enjoy short documentaries or the latest holiday movies in a moving-going experience unlike anywhere else. 

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