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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 … See more

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Oct 9, 2024
Overall it’s pretty good. There’s a LOT to see! From the creation of flight by the Wright Brothers to the space age. Definitely need a ticket to get in. I was in the first wave at the beginning of th… Full review by pixismiler
Oct 8, 2024
I looked forward to visiting this museum more than any of the other Smithsonian Museums. To say this was a let down, would be an understatement. Half of the exhibits were closed for renovation and … Full review by BrysonC
Oct 3, 2024
The museum was very interesting seeing everything from the first flight and also into space. Children and adults have plenty of things to see and do. Full review by GoldenHill206
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The largest collection of aircraft and spacecraft in the world is available in this breathtaking, admission-free museum in the heart of Washi…
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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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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 at the Air and Space Museum. There is another place outside of Washington that has like a Space Shuttle and jets and that kind of stuff though. I don't know what its called …
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Not at the Air and Space Museum. There is another place outside of Washington that has like a Space Shuttle and jets and that kind of stuff though. I don't know what its called though. Sorry
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This attraction listing needs to be expanded to include the Dulles Airport location
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You most definitely need to visit this attraction, like Russell D mentioned there is a fairly large refurbishment going on at the moment but at the time we went this was mostly outside, …
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You most definitely need to visit this attraction, like Russell D mentioned there is a fairly large refurbishment going on at the moment but at the time we went this was mostly outside, and does not effect the exhibits / cinema showings inside
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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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Hi I would agree with you if you have been to NASA. I loved the historic planes they had in the collection but the Space collection would not be in the same league as NASA. …
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Hi I would agree with you if you have been to NASA. I loved the historic planes they had in the collection but the Space collection would not be in the same league as NASA. Have a lovely holiday
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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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When is the museum open?
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The Museum in Washington, DC, is open every day except December 25 from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Free timed-entry passes are required to visit...
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