Smithsonian Aviation Museum

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, …

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Oct 30, 2024
Went to see the famous warbirds in the museum. After checking their not so user friendly website. Looked good. After waiting in line next to the idling stinking food trucks for a half a hour. Only to… Full review by Bob G
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
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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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It is one of the Smithsonians.
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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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If you have been to NASA, then it will be ok if you miss this one. I would definitely do the Holocaust!!
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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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There is still plenty to see!
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