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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

National Air and Space Museum

Science Museum and History Museum
Southwest Washington, Washington
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    Shane M.
    "Put aside the day so you can also view Imax and Planetarium"(21 Tips)
    Suzette V.
    "The moon rocks are amazing to see!"(19 Tips)
    Richard H.
    "This museum is jam packed with amazing aircraft and artifacts."(20 Tips)
    Lorena R.
    "The flight simulator is the very best!"(12 Tips)
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  • Nils B.heart icon on user image
    Nils BuurmanApril 15, 2014
    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!
    Upvoted 1 week ago
  • Shravan A.
    Shravan ArasJuly 27, 2013
    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.
    Upvoted 4 weeks ago
  • Michael G.
    Michael GalusJuly 27, 2018
    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!
  • Jackie D.
    Jackie DOctober 18, 2012
    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!
  • Camillaheart icon on user image
    CamillaMay 8, 2016
    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 :)
  • Jaspio H.heart icon on user image
    Jaspio HeidenstamJune 17, 2016
    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.
  • AFAR Media
    AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014
    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
  • Christine L.heart icon on user image
    Christine LMarch 18, 2017
    Try to go early. It gets pretty packed in the afternoon. Great exhibits. My faves were Exploring the Planets, Amelia Earhart, and the one w/ the ISS.
  • Andra Z.heart icon on user image
    Andra ZapartanSeptember 1, 2016
    My all time favorite museum by far! If you've never visited it... go in right now and be sure you have 4-5 h to tour it properly!
  • Dennis B.
    Dennis BonillaOctober 6, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't forget to check out the awesome block of aerogel beside the comet sample return capsule downstairs.
  • Judson M.
    Judson MooreNovember 29, 2013
    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.
  • Pavel T.
    Pavel TcholakovDecember 10, 2016
    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.
  • Guido G.heart icon on user image
    Guido GybelsSeptember 2, 2016
    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.
  • Aniruddha M.
    Aniruddha MandkeSeptember 15, 2014
    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.
  • Nela L.
    Nela LichtscheidlNovember 18, 2013
    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!
  • T L.heart icon on user image
    T LJanuary 5, 2016
    Take the chance to visit this places. It's better if u arrive early because it's huge and has a lot of pavilions for visiting.
  • Jvflpzheart icon on user image
    JvflpzMarch 26, 2016
    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!
  • The Wall Street Journal
    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
  • Serhii L.heart icon on user image
    Serhii LutskoAugust 17, 2017
    The museum looks pretty fine and you can see a lot of air and space items which makes you feel like you lived in those times
  • Martin S.heart icon on user image
    Martin SAugust 27, 2017
    The first gift shop that I liked in my life. Don't forget to check out the aircraft carrier exhibit. It's something you normally don't find out.
  • Putu K.heart icon on user image
    Putu KamayanaMay 27, 2016
    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.
  • Leslie L.heart icon on user image
    Leslie LinaresAugust 23, 2017
    Super crowded during the summer, but you can't beat the amount of amazing info you'll learn. Plus perfect for awesome pictures. Go touch the moon!
  • Jeremy K.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy KrantzAugust 26, 2014
    Outstanding museum that will appeal to all ages and genders. Don't forget to buy some cosmonaut ice-cream in the gift shop; it's a fun novelty.
  • Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
    The Museum attracts 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
  • Jenna Rose R.
    Jenna Rose RobbinsApril 28, 2018
    Possibly my favorite of all the Smithsonian museums, as there's more interaction and the exhibits are — pardon the pun — out of this world.
  • Tom C.heart icon on user image
    Tom CoatesApril 7, 2018
    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.
  • Thomas C.heart icon on user image
    Thomas CraenenJanuary 21, 2017
    In this museum you can behold some of the items that have sparked human progress in the previous century. Must see when visiting Washington.
  • Adam C.heart icon on user image
    Adam CohenAugust 31, 2017
    Best aerospace museum I've ever done !! Staff are super knowledgeable and so friendly :) make sure you go to the planetarium..... Just epic!!!!
  • Ellie P.
    Ellie PinesAugust 29, 2014
    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.
  • Ана Л.
    Ана ЛековићFebruary 17, 2017
    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.
  • Ray Y.
    Ray YMarch 10, 2012
    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.
  • Tatiana B.heart icon on user image
    Tatiana BermanMarch 31, 2013
    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.
  • Victoria C.heart icon on user image
    Victoria CraigJuly 25, 2016
    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.
  • Patrick M.
    Patrick MillerJuly 11, 2013
    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!!
  • Ана Л.
    Ана ЛековићFebruary 17, 2017
    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👇🏻)
  • Tim P.heart icon on user image
    Tim PerryAugust 18, 2018
    Located nearby both Union Station (Amtrak) and L'Enfant Plaza Metro 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.
  • Ricky A.heart icon on user image
    Ricky AlvaradoNovember 24, 2015
    Really cool museum, I think we all gravitated towards the space stuff, no pun. Would've paid to see this but glad all museums are free in DC.
  • The Ritz-Carlton
    The Ritz-CarltonJuly 22, 2015
    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.
  • US National Archives
    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
  • Filbert W.
    Filbert WApril 21, 2018
    Don't miss this if you're into aviation or space. Take time to read the plaques, or join one of the free tours
  • Tony P.heart icon on user image
    Tony PadillaJuly 22, 2016
    This place is great, highly recommend to anyone visiting DC. Anyone who's an airplane or Spaceflight junkie can spend all day here.
  • Kinan W.
    Kinan WirastaniFebruary 17, 2013
    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.
  • Steven V.heart icon on user image
    Steven VegaSeptember 16, 2015
    Totally love it! The museum is stunning, everything is organized in a fun way. A great place to learn and have fun.
  • Bradley C.heart icon on user image
    Bradley CookAugust 1, 2016
    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!
  • Omkar K.heart icon on user image
    Omkar KurodeAugust 14, 2017
    don't miss to touch the rock from the moon, amazing to see space crafts, old jets, planeterium, first flown aircraft and items from apollo mission.
  • Byron W.heart icon on user image
    Byron WilkesDecember 18, 2015
    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!
  • Brian E.
    Brian EibertNovember 29, 2013
    Favorite of the Smithsonian museums so far. The Time and Navigation section is a must see for those interested in the history of global navigation.
  • IWalked Audio Tours
    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
  • - R.heart icon on user image
    - RMarch 26, 2016
    100% am absolute must visit. You'll find yourself lost in here for hours and hours.
  • Markus T.heart icon on user image
    Markus TarjamoNovember 20, 2015
    Fantastic museum relating to air travel and space exploration. Very scientific and incredibly informative! A DC must!
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