Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Dulles

National Air and Space Museum

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The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum maintains the world's largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, … See more

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Sep 9, 2024
We booked our time in advance (you book top of the hour and have until the next one to arrive), we came half past and just breezed in but there was a line forming for the next slot around the buildin… Full review by 957tamiz
Sep 6, 2024
I visited the Air and Space Museum with my husband and had a fantastic time. We took one of the free highlights tours and our docent Leslie Graham was amazing! He was incredibly knowledgeable and pas… Full review by Laura F
Sep 4, 2024
It was a great museum, it's amazing they have it near the center of Washington D.C. They had many airplane models, including a description of it, and they had dome theaters for some 'aviation enterta… Full review by Marion G
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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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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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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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A good portion of the museum was closed but we still spent over two hours there
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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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