National Air and Space Museum
8.9Locals Score / 10#3 of 8 Museums in Washington, DC
free
Known forsmithsonianfreenational malltimed entry
The Smithsonian's blockbuster museum of flight and space on the Mall, home to the Wright Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, an Apollo lander and a touchable Moon rock. A multi-year renovation has been reopening galleries in phases, so a few halls may still be closed, and it is worth checking before you go. Free entry now requires a timed-entry pass reserved online; book ahead in peak season.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
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| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.9/10- Value9.5
- Iconic9.5
- Excellence9.0
- Crowd level8.5
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility8.5
Nearby in Ask Washington DC
- National Air and Space MuseumMuseum0.02 km · 0 min walk
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture GardenMuseum0.27 km · 3 min walk
- National Gallery of ArtMuseum0.34 km · 4 min walk
- National MallPark0.34 km · 4 min walk
- How to Do DC's Free Museums RightAttraction0.56 km · 7 min walk
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