Everybody who likes the topic Air and Space will love this Museum. There is so much to see. Special Tip: The Fly or Ride Simulator. Personally for me the best museum I ever been to!
Keep a good 5-6 hrs free for this visit if you want to check all the 23 galleries out. The free android / iPhone app is very helpful. Come at around 10, it gets very crowded in the afternoon.
It had been awhile since I have been down to see this museum but was worth the trip from Reston! Still one of the best with plenty of interactive exhibits and kid friendly stuff to do!
The "how things fly" exhibit is designed for kids but is really good for adults as it explains the physics of flight in a clear and fun manner. Pitch, roll, yaw, drag, lift, thrust!
This was probably one of the best museums I've visited. It is for all ages and the admission is free! I can recommend going here especially if you are into planes, like me :)
Fantastic overview of the history and innovations of aviation and space exploration. Exhibits are fairly adult but there are plenty of activity stations to keep the young occupied.
It is the most visited museum in the U.S., the second most visited museum in the world (behind the Louvre), and contains the world's largest collection of air and spacecrafts. Read more
In the 2 decades since I was last here, I could not tell that there have been any exhibit additions. Here are wonders of air and space achievements, but it now seems a bit dated.
Amazing! Definitely make a plan to visit the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in addition to the museum, well worth it and you could easily spend a full day at each.
A must see when in Washington. The exhibits include the Apollo 11 capsule and the Spirit of St Louis. Parking nearby is a real problem, so use a cab or public transport.
Fun place. Best place for teaching your kids about developments in science. Some of the shows are worth paying for. Always crowded but there's always enough space for everyone.
It's FREE!!! So there is no reason not to visit! Need another reason? Fine ... It's educationally fulfilling, family friendly, and simply incredible! The Imax costs money, but everything else is free!
If you're able to visit the Museum next to the airport, don't forget to go! It's bigger than the one in DC downtown, there are more historical planes, Concorde, Discovery, Enola Gay, Blackbird, wow!
It has terrific aviation artifacts, including the Discovery space shuttle. There's also an observation tower where kids can watch planes taking off and landing at Dulles. Read more
The number of historical aircraft and rockets is mind-boggling. So many informative interactive displays although some were under repair. Very crowded though. You really need a full day.
The Museumattracts more than 9M visitors annually. You'll want a full morning or afternoon in this kid-friendly attraction. Don't miss the Milestones of Flight gallery! -- Green Guide Editor
Without question this is a great museum, but if you really want to blow your mind go to the sister museum half an hour’s drive from DC - which has a complete Space Shuttle plus the Enola Gay.
If you can only visit one museum in D.C., make it this one. Singles, couples, families, kids, grandparents, young adults and generally everyone else will love it.
Tip: You're really hungry, but McD inside of the building looks packed with tourists? No worries, just get outside and find their food truck (right from main entrance).The only catch is 3-items menu.
The Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum houses the original shooting model of the USS Enterprise from TV's Star Trek series in the lower level of the gift shop in the National Mall building.
The best place to share with your children - little ones and the older ones. Some of them can give you a a full tour if you take time to listen. Guaranteed.
This is one of the more updated museums in the Smithsonian complex, though it is still a bit outdated. We all enjoyed the exhibits and had plenty to do there.
If you are an Air and Space buff, this is the spot for you. You can touch a moon rock, learn about US and Soviet space programs and immerse yourself in total avionics history awesomeness....for free!!
For people not over-the-top in ♥️ with natural sciences, ✈️s and 🚀s, it's actually pretty dull. This is only interesting thing I've seen and that's only because it made history ( Apollo 11👇🏻)
Located nearby both Union Station (Amtrak) and L'Enfant PlazaMetro station for out of town same day trips to visit here. Fly into DCA and take the Yellow Line to L'Enfant or a short walk from Union.
As you explore, make sure you pay a visit to The Spirit of St. Louis, the world famous aircraft that took Charles Lindbergh on the first non-stop flight from New York to Paris in 1927.
While looking at all the cool air crafts this July 4th, take a look at this photo from 1986 depicting the U.S. Air Force band performing. Let freedom ring indeed! Read more
Don't hesitate to get yourself a pack of Space Ice Cream! Each pack costs $6 and you don't have to be an astronaut, nor fly to outer space, to get one.
Planes all around, and that's great. Tons of people make it hard to move and get to see anything, though. Try to get on the flight simulator, it's the best!
My favorite exhibit is always anything space related. It's incredible that humanity has achieved that level of exploration. Here's hoping for the future!
50k+ objects in museum. Noted exhibits include 1903 Wright Brothers plane flown at Kitty Hawk, Apollo 11 space capsule & a wooden model of the Enterprise from Star Trek. Full history via<LINK> Read more