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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
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Science & Discovery

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

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USANo ticket recorded38.8878° N · 77.0198° WScience / Aviation Museum

About this site

Smithsonian flagship museum on the National Mall covering aviation, rocketry and spaceflight with major historic aircraft and spacecraft.

Why it made the universeHigh-value U.S. expansion: flagship Smithsonian aviation and space museum

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Opening hours
Daily 10:00 AM–5:30 PM; closed December 25.
Last entry
Entry follows the timed-pass system; visitors may enter from the time shown on the pass under current guidance.
Time to allow
Allow 2–4 hours for highlights; longer for extensive gallery viewing or ticketed shows.

Tickets & entry

Tickets
Free timed-entry pass required for the Washington, DC museum.
Price
Free admission; timed-entry pass required. Some planetarium, IMAX or special experiences may be separately ticketed.

Getting there

Public transport
National Mall location; Smithsonian and L’Enfant Plaza Metro stations are nearby.
Parking
No dedicated Smithsonian public parking on the National Mall; use transit, meters or commercial garages.
Accessibility
Exterior ramps, elevators, accessible restrooms, assistive listening/captioning, sensory resources, wheelchair loans and accessibility support are provided.

Know before you go

Bags
Security screening required; weapons and various camera/support items are prohibited under Smithsonian guidelines.
House rules
Major renovation/phased gallery openings can affect available exhibitions; check current gallery status before visiting.

On site

Food & drink
Museum café/dining options operate on site; bottled water and current security rules apply.

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Record verified 18 Aug 2026

Position checked 18 Aug 2026

Identity: airandspace.si.edu

Enrichment: Full baseline

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