South Smithsonian Air and Space Museum

National Air and Space Museum

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The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution is a museum in Washington, D. C. , in the United States, dedicated to human flight …

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Mar 12, 2025
This museum requires timed entry tickets in order to enter. There is a giant lineup at each hour in order to access the building. During my visit, half the museum was closed and under renovation. Whi…Full review by Rebecca Y
Mar 7, 2025
We totally enjoyed this museum. We did know parts were closed, but the exhibits are excellent. Highly recommend spending time hereFull review by Gail P
Feb 8, 2025
We didn't realise the museum was under renovation when we booked our time slot online. As a result only about a third of the museum was open so we only spent an hour in there. What we got to see was …Full review by Sian P
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The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution is a must-see for all aviation and space aficionados. It houses the …
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Dating back to 1946, the National Air and Space Museum is home to quite a few aircraft that narrate fascinating stories. Everything from th…
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At the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, guests are able to learn about the history of flight through a variety of exhibits. T…
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Facts

Established:1946 (as the National Air Museum)
Located:Washington, D.C.
Visitors:3.1 million visitors (2023)
Director:Chris Browne
Curator:Peter Jakab
Type:Aviation museum

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Is there a retired ‘Air force one’ on display?
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Not that we saw, the biggest part with the planes and stealth was closed for remodeling and will be for 3 or 4 years , big disappointment.
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This attraction listing needs to be expanded to include the Dulles Airport location
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Yes it does as its in two locations and it is not obvious what is in each location
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Looking at this museum, Natural museum of History and Holocaust Museum. We have been to Kennedy Space …
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Looking at this museum, Natural museum of History and Holocaust Museum. We have been to Kennedy Space Center in Florida (which was amazing!!). I know this museum has some exhibits closed down due to remodeling. If we have to cut out a museum due to lack of time I am thinking this one because we have been to NASA. Thoughts?
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If you have been to NASA, then it will be ok if you miss this one. I would definitely do the Holocaust!!
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Does this museum have the Air France Concorde?
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Yes, it does. May be new since the others were there, but there was a Concorde about 6 months ago when I was there.
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I just read about some of the gallery closings. I was disappointed to learn that the WW II area including the …
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I just read about some of the gallery closings. I was disappointed to learn that the WW II area including the simulators will be closed.(along with the moon area) Did these closures affect your trip? We were planning on visiting in August.
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Frankly we didn't plan to cover everything at museum so it was okay for us. It depends how much it is of your interest area, for us it was a mandate visit hearing the reviews
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