The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum maintains the world's largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, encompassing all aspects of human flight. It operates two landmark facilities that, together, welcome more than eight million visitors a year.

One museum, two locations, countless incredible stories. The National Air and Space Museum has two locations: one in Washington, DC and one in Virginia. Both locations are open every day except Christmas, and admission is free.

The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center displays thousands of aviation and space artifacts, including the Space Shuttle Discovery, a Blackbird SR-71, and a Concorde, in two large hangars. Hours 10:00 am to 5:30 pm

From lectures to hands-on family days and more, discover all the events the National Air and Space Museum has to offer.

The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum maintains the world's largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, encompassing all aspects of human flight, as well as related works of art and archival materials. It operates two landmark facilities.

National Air and Space Museum Visit one of the most popular museums in the world to explore the history of aviation in space, from the first airplane, to the first people to walk on the Moon, and beyond.

Visit us in Washington, DC and Chantilly, VA to explore hundreds of the world’s most significant objects in aviation and space history. Free timed-entry passes are required for the Museum in DC.

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!

The first half of the renovated National Air and Space Museum opened in October 2022 with eight new or reimagined exhibitions, the planetarium, the museum store, and the Mars Café. Free timed-entry passes are required to visit the museum …

The National Air and Space Museum is committed to ensuring all visitors feel welcome. Below are just some of the accessible services we offer. For questions related to accessibility and museum resources, contact us : Phone: 202-633-2211 from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm ET Email: NASM-VisitorServices@si.edu