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National Air and Space Museum

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The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, also called the Air and Space Museum, is a museum in Washington, D.C., US.

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Apr 11, 2024
Great spot to take kids but need to book in advance. This place books up. Our son loves this place and will spend hours there. You should book beforehand though. Day-of passes are tough to get Full review by seth c
Apr 3, 2024
Where else can you go to see the original Wright Brothers' flyer and the Apollo 11 Command Module? Even during the renovation, this museum is a real treat. I recommend going in the morning when it … Full review by scodecoy
Mar 31, 2024
Having timed tickets for arrival, we were sure looking forward to this museum, but it fell short. Over half of the museum was hidden away under construction. If you're expecting to see Lindberg's S… Full review by Global33402361937
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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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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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Facts

Established:1946
Director:Chris Browne
Visitors:267,003 (2020)

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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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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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