National Air and Space Museum

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 that, together, welcome more than eight million visitors a year, making it the most visited museum in the country. It also is home to the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies.

One Museum, Two Locations
The Museum's two buildings house thousands of artifacts showcased in exhibitions on aviation, space exploration, and planetary science. At both of its locations, the Museum presents programs, educational activities, lectures, and performances that reflect the American spirit, and the innovation, courage, and optimism that have led to triumphs in the history, science and technology of flight. At the Museum in Washington, DC, which opened in 1976 and is located in the heart of the Smithsonian complex in Washington, DC, some of the most awe-inspiring icons of flight are on display. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, located near Washington Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Virginia, is a massive structure with open, hangar-like settings that accommodate large aircraft and spacecraft, as well as entire collections of aviation and space artifacts.

The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC has thousands of objects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and a lunar rock you can touch. In addition to our exhibition galleries, you may want to visit the Albert Einstein Planetarium, Lockheed Martin IMAX® Theater, and the Public Observatory on the east terrace.

There are many things to do at the Museum in DC. We offer daily tours and educational activities for both children and adults. We also have scheduled lectures and events throughout the year. For more information, look at our calendar.

Other venues

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Smithsonian Institution

1000 Jefferson Drive, Washington, D. C., United States of America

Freer Gallery of Art / Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

1050 Independence Avenue, Washington, D. C., United States of America

Anacostia Community Museum

1901 Fort Place, Washington, D. C., United States of America

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Independence Avenue at Seventh Street, Washington, D. C., United States of America

National Museum of African Art

950 Independence Avenue, Washington, D. C., United States of America

National Museum of American History: Kenneth E. Behring Center

14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D. C., United States of America

National Portrait Gallery

Eighth and F Street, Washington, D. C., United States of America

National Postal Museum

2 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, D. C., United States of America

Renwick Gallery

1661 Pennsylvania Avenue , Washington, D. C., United States of America

Smithsonian American Art Museum

750 9th Street, Washington, D. C., United States of America