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# National Air and Space Museum

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10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. dailyClosed Dec. 25

Free timed-entry passes required

airandspace.si.edu

## About

Launch into the history of flight by surrounding yourself with icons of air and space travel. The flagship building on the National Mall in Washington, D.C, exhibits aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, and other flight-related artifacts. While the museum undergoes transformation, half of the building is open with eight new and renovated exhibitions. 

The museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, in Chantilly, Virginia, houses many additional artifacts in an open, hangar-like setting, including a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and space shuttle *Discovery*.

## Highlights

1903 Wright Flyer; Apollo 11 Command Module *Columbia,* Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 spacesuit, *Star Trek* Starship *Enterprise* Studio Model, Lilienthal Glider, Fuselage, Northrop, T-38 Talon

## Getting Here

We encourage the use of Metrorail and Metrobus.

### Metrorail

**Metro Station:** L'Enfant Plaza (Maryland Ave. exit)

**Nearest Accessible Metro Entrance:**L’Enfant PlazaSW corner of the Department of Transportation courtyard; D St. SW between 6th & 7th St.

Check MetroRail's Elevator and Escalator Service Status page for service disruptions.

### MetroAccess

To provide an address for MetroAccess Paratransit, please use 600 Independence Ave., SW.

### Parking

There is **no public parking facility** for Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. A limited number of city-operated metered parking spaces are available, including several accessible parking spaces.

View a map of accessible parking spaces.

Reserved parking near the museums can be purchased in advance through ParkWhiz.Note: *ParkWhiz is a third-party vendor (ParkWhiz Privacy Policy).*

## Dining and Shopping

### Dining

**Mars Café**(Lower Level)Coffee and full espresso bar, featuring locally roasted “Bird Friendly” artisan coffees, specialty teas, and a selection of seasonally inspired sandwiches, warm paninis, salads, and pastries.10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

### Shopping

Take home a piece of air and space history from the Museum Store or shop online.

## Accessibility

See **Getting Here**for information on accessible parking and public transportation.

**Accessibility Information and Programs**
                    - Smithsonian accessibility for visitors
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**Access services for guided tours**: NASMtours@si.edu

**All other access service requests:**: NASM-VisitorServices@si.edu

                - Exhibitions
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                        -  **  Early Flight				              October  14, 2022 – Permanent														              Air and Space Museum										 
                        -  **  One World Connected				              October  14, 2022 – Permanent														              Air and Space Museum										 
                        -  **  The Wright Brothers & the Invention of the Aerial Age				              October  14, 2022 – Permanent														              Air and Space Museum										 
                        -  **  America by Air				              October  14, 2022 – Permanent														              Air and Space Museum										 
                        -  **  Nation of Speed				              October  14, 2022 – Permanent														              Air and Space Museum										 
                        -  **  Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery				              October  14, 2022 – Permanent														              Air and Space Museum										 
                        -  **  Thomas W. Haas We All Fly				              October  14, 2022 – Permanent														              Air and Space Museum										 
                        -  **  Destination Moon				              October  14, 2022 – Permanent														              Air and Space Museum										 
                        -  **  Voyage - A Journey Through Our Solar System				              October  17, 2001 – Permanent														              Air and Space Museum										 

View all Air and Space Museum exhibitions

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                          -          National Air and Space Museum        1903 Wright Flyer 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Pressure Suit, A7-L, Armstrong, Apollo 11, Flown 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Command Module, Apollo 11 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Fuselage, Northrop, T-38 Talon 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Model, Mars Science Laboratory, Mars Rover Curiosity 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Lilienthal Glider 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        North American X-15 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Model, Starship Enterprise, Television Show, "Star Trek" 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        1909 Wright Military Flyer 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Cabin, "EXPLORER II" 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Pitcairn PA-5 Mailwing 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Coat, Service, Type M1940, United States Army Air Forces, Gen. Hap Arnold 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Fokker T-2 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Structural Dynamic Test Vehicle, Hubble Space Telescope 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Albatros D.Va 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Beechcraft C17L Staggerwing 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Eastern Airlines Florida 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Sopwith 7F.1 Snipe 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Douglas A4D-2N/A-4C Skyhawk 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        American Airlines New Reduced Fares 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Badge, Identification, Flight Attendant, Delta Airlines 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        American Airlines Sky Lounge, DC-7 Flagship 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        SpaceShipOne 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        TWA Trans World Airlines Washington 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Lunar Roving Vehicle, Qualification Test Unit 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Command Module, Skylab 4 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        North American P-51D-30-NA Mustang 
                          -          National Air and Space Museum        Sunglasses, Collins, Apollo 11 

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