Plan a visit

Visit one of the most popular museums in the world. Explore our newly-opened galleries, and see the first airplane, the spacesuit worn by the first person to walk on the Moon, and much more.

Hours 
10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Open every day but December 25

Free Admission 

Required Free Timed-Entry Passes

If you're planning a visit for a group of 10 or more, please use our Group Visit resources and reserve group passes.

Location 
6th Street and Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20560 
All visitors must enter through the doors on Independence Ave.

Getting Here

A digital rendering of a museum gallery shows several people standing in front of a display of three vintage biplanes. Behind the airplanes is a huge, floor-to-ceiling projection screen.

Five New Exhibits Opening July 28

We're updating every space in the Museum. Eight reimagined exhibits are open now. Five new galleries will open on July 28, 2025 with more opening next year.

While we continue that work, portions of the building will be closed. The full building will be open on July 1, 2026.

Check Out the New Exhibits
A spacecraft with a large dish and a long boom hanging in a space gallery lit with purple and orange light.

Required

Free Timed-Entry Passes

Free timed-entry passes are currently required for all visitors, regardless of age.

  • One person can reserve up to six passes.
  • Active National Air and Space Society members receive access to a special members-only pool of passes. Join today.
  • Visitors may enter the Museum for up to one hour after the time on their entry pass.
  • Free timed-entry passes do not limit the amount of time you can spend in the Museum, but once you exit, you cannot re-enter without securing a separate timed-entry pass.  
  • For more information, including the schedule for releasing passes, visit our Frequently Asked Questions. 
Reserve Passes

Featured Exhibitions

A view of the Wright Flyer in situ, with images and text on the wall behind it.
Exhibition

The Wright Brothers & The Invention of the Aerial Age

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
A large metal dome-like structure, as seen from underneath it, hangs from the ceiling. A mirror is used to create the illusion that there are four of these structures hanging.
Exhibition

Destination Moon

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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Things to do

An activity that involves a map of the Moon on the floor.

Events

From lectures to hands-on family days and more, discover all the events the National Air and Space Museum has to offer. 

Star Trek Enterprise

Collection Highlights

Where to find the most popular items from our collections at this museum.

Three boys look up at a planetarium show that is above their heads.

Planetarium

Explore the universe with a brief show at the planetarium.

A family looks at examples of astronauts gloves.

Discovery Stations

Discovery Stations encourage informal learning through active looking, discussion, and hands-on activities related to aviation, space exploration, astronomy, and planetary geology. Look for carts around the Museum from Friday through Tuesday. 

A museum educator reads a picture book to onlooking children.

Story Time

Hear a story about air and space read by one of our Museum educators. Perfect for the youngest air and space enthusiasts! Drop in on Thursdays at 11:00 am.

Explainer interacts with visitor at museum

Science Demonstrations

Join us for drop-in science demonstrations, exploring the science in flight, space, and more. Looks for cards around the Museum on Saturday and Sundays at 12:00 pm.

Child looking through glass case at museum

Plan a field trip

Learn in new ways while making memories at a unique field trip to one of our two locations. 

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During your visit

Several beige biplanes hang from the ceiling over exhibitry.

Health & Safety

We ask that all visitors follow these safety measures to protect everyone’s health. 

A red and white airplane hang in front of a mural of a Western landscape.

Accessibility

The National Air and Space Museum is committed to providing inclusive experiences. We welcome all visitors.

Members of the public sit in the newly opened Mars Cafe.

Amenities & Recommendations

Here’s how to get the most out of your visit to the museum.

Map

Three floors, cafe on the bottom level, east wing closed on the first and second level.