Smithsonian
National Air &
Space Museum
6th & Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20560
Phone: (202) 357-2700
Hotels near the Smithsonian Museums on the National Mall
The
National Air and Space Museum is the world's most visited museum houses the Wright Brothers' 1903
Flyer, John Glenn's Freedom 7 Mercury Capsule, Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, Apollo 11 lunar
command module and an incredible collection of aviation and
space technology treasures. Samuel P. Langley Theater shows
spectacular IMAX film daily (admission). Albert Einstein
Planetarium presents a free program on the constellations
(daily at 3 p.m.).
Open:
Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (except
December 25); extended summer hours determined annually.
Group tours, tours for visitors with disabilities and
theater/planetarium bookings by appointment; call (202)
357-1400 or (202) 357-1505 (TTY).
Admission:
Free.
Metro: L'Enfant Plaza, Maryland Ave. exit.
Related Links:
National Air and Space
Museum Homepage
See also - National Air & Space Museum
Chantilly,
Virginia
