Visit - National Air and Space Museum
WEB10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Open every day except December 25. Free admission. No passes required. Parking $15. 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway. Chantilly, VA 20151. 703-572-4118. Learn in new ways while making memories …
Homepage | National Air and Space Museum
WEBThe Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum maintains the world's largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, encompassing all aspects of human flight. It operates two landmark facilities that, together, welcome more …
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center | National Air and Space Museum
WEBLocation. 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway. Chantilly, Virginia 20151. Contact. Preview what you'll see at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, with galleries dedicated to the story of aviation and space exploration, over 3,000 artifacts on display, expert preservation and restoration on view, and more to discover. Exhibition.
Apollo 11 Timeline | National Air and Space Museum
WEBOn July 20, 1969, a human walked on the Moon for the first time. Relive the full journey to and from the the Moon with the timeline below. Vice President Spiro Agnew and former President Lyndon B. Johnson view the liftoff of Apollo 11 from pad 39A. July 16, 1969. 13:32:00 UTC (Universal Coordinated Time)
National Air and Space Museum in DC
WEBFree timed-entry passes are required. One of the most popular museums in the world. Visit our transformed museum on the National Mall. Hours. 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Open every day except December 25. Contact. 202-633-2214. [email protected].
The Wright Brothers | National Air and Space Museum
WEBThe 1909 Wright Military Flyer is the world's first military airplane. In 1908, the U.S. Army Signal Corps sought competitive bids for a two-seat observation aircraft. On June 3, 1909, the Wrights returned to Fort Myer with a new airplane to complete the trials begun in 1908, that were cut short by a crash. Satisfying all requirements, the Army ...
Plan a Field Trip | National Air and Space Museum
WEBBuses can drop off and pick up at the Independence Avenue entrance. View thousands of aviation and space artifacts, including the Space Shuttle Discovery and a Concorde, in two large hangars. No reservations or passes are required to visit the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. If your field trip group is 250 people or larger, please email our Tours ...
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird | National Air and Space Museum
WEBOne SR-71 was lent to NASA and designated YF-12C. Including the SR-71C and two SR-71B pilot trainers, Lockheed constructed thirty-two Blackbirds. The first SR-71 flew on December 22, 1964. Because of extreme operational costs, military strategists decided that the more capable USAF SR-71s should replace the CIA's A-12s.
Apollo 11: The Moon Landing | National Air and Space Museum
WEBA Saturn V rocket carrying the three Apollo 11 astronauts blasted off from Cape Kennedy. Over a million spectators, including Vice President Spiro Agnew and former President Lyndon Johnson, came to watch the lift off. After four days traveling to the Moon, the Lunar Module Eagle, carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon.
Frequently Asked Questions - National Air and Space Museum
WEBA queue may form at the top of each hour, and it will be accessible along the Independence façade of the Museum. Space around the exterior of the Museum is limited due to ongoing construction. To prevent excess time queuing in warm or inclement weather, do not arrive earlier than the time on your pass. Pre-K through 3rd Grade: 1 adult for ...