Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

A Smithsonian Institution museum, the National Air and Space Museum opened in 1976 and is dedicated to the history of aeronautics, aviation, and space.. Read more » technology and innovation. It’s also a center for research into planetary science and terrestrial geology. Among the nerd-out items on display are the Apollo 11 command module, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis and the Wright brothers' plane. Air & Space Museum Tip: To avoid the bulk of the aviation-loving crowd, visit in the afternoon, as the museum is at its busiest in the mornings. Like much of DC, it’s also more crowded during the summer, so a winter visit all but guarantees you’ll enjoy a bit more breathing room among the historic planes and aviation artifacts. (while simultaneously beating DC’s oppressive summer heat.)

The best Smithsonian for kids and adults. It is the only place where you can touch a moon rock. It also has the original Wright brothers plane and you.. Read more » can walk around a small replica space station.

It takes you into an interesting world when visiting the Air and Space Museum; it has a beauty and fascination of its own. I would love to visit it ag.. Read more »ain.

I want to thank our tour guide so much! His name is William Causey. He was a brilliant story-teller. The museum itself is just fabulous and beyond of .. Read more »any praise. You can easily spend here a day with your family. This is the place where you want to come back over and over.

If you are visiting Washington, DC and looking to visit some of their museums, then you have to add the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum to y.. Read more »our list of tourist destinations. When visiting Washington, DC we decided to visit this museum. Firstly the entrance is free, but the amount of aircrafts and space crafts on display was mind blowing. I have never experienced a museum that has got so much to see and experience. This was definitely one of my highlights when touring Washington, DC - so add this to your list when visiting - you won’t regret it.

There are a few museums that intrigue the mind and this one definitely does a great job of keeping one hooked with its exhibits and presentation. Bein.. Read more »g in science, it was tough to not be able to get some basic answers but overall it was a great learning experience. Probably one of my most favourite museums of the national mall and definitely worth a visit no age limit whatsoever.

Wow! That's a common statement from visitors when they enter the National Air and Space Museum. It is a must-see destination in the region. The Boeing.. Read more » Aviation Hangar has nearly 200 aircraft on display. The Museum also has a restoration hangar with an overlook for watching the conservation work underway on a number of artifacts, which flew more missions than any other American plane during World War II. The museum also displays a complete history of aircraft invention by Wright Brothers. Can see some tools and items used by them in the course of their invention.

First of all anyone who remotely works at the Aerospace Industry must visit here! This place holds the origins of field of aerospace! The first plane .. Read more »in the world, the fastest plane in the world, the most expensive plane in the world and the most important planes of the world. This is an unbelievable museum that showcase so much history and I believe this Museum is indeed one of the greatest places on earth to study and get close to airplanes!

Coolest museum ever!! This is a great place for the kids you can spend hours here. We were trapped in the museum because of a storm and we didn't even.. Read more » noticed.

One of the best museums to visit which showcases the history of aviation & space exploration, with displays of vehicles!!!

A great museum.. i had so much fun here seeing the wright brothers plane, a piece of moon space suits.. so many things. I really enjoyed myself here... Read more » An amazing place with amazing collection of things. Its so good for kids. Although its quite big and we need to walk to cover the whole place but its definitely worth it..