National Air and Space Museum
About
Launch into the history of flight by surrounding yourself with icons of air and space travel. The flagship building on the National Mall in Washington, D.C, exhibits aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, and other flight-related artifacts. While the museum undergoes transformation, part of the museum is closed. Thirteen new and renovated exhibitions are open, while the entire museum will reopen July 2026.
The museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, in Chantilly, Virginia, houses many additional artifacts in an open, hangar-like setting.
Highlights
1903 Wright Flyer; Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 spacesuit, Star Trek Starship Enterprise Studio Model, Lilienthal Glider, Fuselage, Northrop, T-38 Talon
MetroAccess
To provide an address for MetroAccess Paratransit, please use 650 Jefferson Dr., SW.
We encourage the use of Metrorail and Metrobus.
Metrorail
Metro Station: L'Enfant Plaza (Maryland Ave. exit)
Nearest Accessible Metro Entrance:
L’Enfant Plaza
SW corner of the Department of Transportation courtyard; D St. SW between 6th & 7th St.
Check MetroRail's Elevator and Escalator Service Status page for service disruptions.
Parking
There is no public parking facility for Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. A limited number of city-operated metered parking spaces are available, including several accessible parking spaces.
View a map of accessible parking spaces.
Reserved parking near the museums can be purchased in advance through ParkWhiz.
Note: ParkWhiz is a third-party vendor (ParkWhiz Privacy Policy).
Dining
Mars Café
(Lower Level)
Coffee and full espresso bar, featuring locally roasted “Bird Friendly” artisan coffees, specialty teas, and a selection of seasonally inspired sandwiches, warm paninis, salads, and pastries.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nearby: The Mitsitam Native Foods Café is located half a block away in the National Museum of the American Indian. Show your free timed-entry pass to the National Air and Space Museum to the cashier for a 10% discount.
Note: Once you leave the National Air and Space Museum, you will need a new free timed-entry pass to re-enter.
Shopping
Take home a piece of air and space history from the Museum Store or shop online.
See Getting Here for information on accessible parking and public transportation.
Accessibility Information and Programs
Access services for guided tours: NASMtours@si.edu
All other access service requests:: NASM-VisitorServices@si.edu
