National Air and Space Museum

Everybody who likes the topic Air and Space will love this Museum . There is so much to see. Special Tip: The Fly or Ride Simulator. Personally for me the best museum I ever been to!

Keep a good 5-6 hrs free for this visit if you want to check all the 23 galleries out. The free android / iPhone app is very helpful. Come at around 10, it gets very crowded in the afternoon.

It had been awhile since I have been down to see this museum but was worth the trip from Reston! Still one of the best with plenty of interactive exhibits and kid friendly stuff to do!

The "how things fly" exhibit is designed for kids but is really good for adults as it explains the physics of flight in a clear and fun manner. Pitch, roll, yaw, drag, lift, thrust!

Fantastic overview of the history and innovations of aviation and space exploration. Exhibits are fairly adult but there are plenty of activity stations to keep the young occupied.

This was probably one of the best museums I've visited. It is for all ages and the admission is free! I can recommend going here especially if you are into planes , like me :)

My all time favorite museum by far! If you've never visited it... go in right now and be sure you have 4-5 h to tour it properly!

It is the most visited museum in the U.S., the second most visited museum in the world (behind the Louvre), and contains the world's largest collection of air and spacecrafts. Read more

A must see when in Washington. The exhibits include the Apollo 11 capsule and the Spirit of St Louis. Parking nearby is a real problem, so use a cab or public transport .

For people not over-the-top in ♥️ with natural sciences, ✈️s and 🚀s, it's actually pretty dull. This is only interesting thing I've seen and that's only because it made history ( Apollo 11👇🏻)

If you're able to visit the Museum next to the airport , don't forget to go! It's bigger than the one in DC downtown, there are more historical planes , Concorde, Discovery, Enola Gay, Blackbird, wow!

Without question this is a great museum , but if you really want to blow your mind go to the sister museum half an hour’s drive from DC - which has a complete Space Shuttle plus the Enola Gay.

Don't forget to check out the awesome block of aerogel beside the comet sample return capsule downstairs.

If you are an Air and Space buff, this is the spot for you. You can touch a moon rock , learn about US and Soviet space programs and immerse yourself in total avionics history awesomeness....for free!!

Try to go early. It gets pretty packed in the afternoon. Great exhibits . My faves were Exploring the Planets, Amelia Earhart, and the one w/ the ISS.

Take the chance to visit this places. It's better if u arrive early because it's huge and has a lot of pavilions for visiting.

Planes all around, and that's great. Tons of people make it hard to move and get to see anything, though. Try to get on the flight simulator , it's the best!

Faelen and I are visiting the reopened Air & Space museum in DC. PSA: free timed entry tickets must be obtained online in advance!

Amazing! Definitely make a plan to visit the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in addition to the museum , well worth it and you could easily spend a full day at each.

As you explore, make sure you pay a visit to The Spirit of St. Louis, the world famous aircraft that took Charles Lindbergh on the first non-stop flight from New York to Paris in 1927.

Possibly my favorite of all the Smithsonian museums , as there's more interaction and the exhibits are — pardon the pun — out of this world.

Fun place. Best place for teaching your kids about developments in science. Some of the shows are worth paying for. Always crowded but there's always enough space for everyone.

Really cool museum , I think we all gravitated towards the space stuff, no pun. Would've paid to see this but glad all museums are free in DC.

Located nearby both Union Station (Amtrak) and L'Enfant Plaza Metro station for out of town same day trips to visit here. Fly into DCA and take the Yellow Line to L'Enfant or a short walk from Union.

The museum looks pretty fine and you can see a lot of air and space items which makes you feel like you lived in those times

Considered by most to be the most popular of all of the Smithsonian Museums ; keep this in mind - get here early to avoid the crowds!

While looking at all the cool air crafts this July 4th, take a look at this photo from 1986 depicting the U.S. Air Force band performing . Let freedom ring indeed! Read more

50k+ objects in museum . Noted exhibits include 1903 Wright Brothers plane flown at Kitty Hawk, Apollo 11 space capsule & a wooden model of the Enterprise from Star Trek. Full history via<LINK> Read more

In the 2 decades since I was last here, I could not tell that there have been any exhibit additions. Here are wonders of air and space achievements, but it now seems a bit dated.

don't miss to touch the rock from the moon, amazing to see space crafts, old jets, planeterium, first flown aircraft and items from apollo mission.

It’s fun to see the Apollo that landed on the moon and Neil Armstrong space suit. The most touristy of all this Smithsonian’s.

The first gift shop that I liked in my life. Don't forget to check out the aircraft carrier exhibit . It's something you normally don't find out.

My favorite exhibit is always anything space related. It's incredible that humanity has achieved that level of exploration. Here's hoping for the future!

Outstanding museum that will appeal to all ages and genders. Don't forget to buy some cosmonaut ice-cream in the gift shop ; it's a fun novelty.

Don't miss the Space Race and the WWI exhibitions . I found them most enthralling. End your busy day with an imax movie . I got to see the D Day movie . Just awesome

If you are a fan of aviation and airspace , you could not avoid to spend time in this fantastic museum ; old aircraft , space rockets , airliners , just enjoy

The Museum attracts more than 9M visitors annually. You'll want a full morning or afternoon in this kid-friendly attraction . Don't miss the Milestones of Flight gallery ! -- Green Guide Editor

Visit the NASA sponsored exhibit "Moving Beyond Earth" which through interactive displays and artifacts will highlight our moving into space, living and working there, and then envisioning our future.

It's FREE!!! So there is no reason not to visit! Need another reason? Fine ... It's educationally fulfilling, family friendly , and simply incredible! The Imax costs money, but everything else is free!

IMHO, best Smithsonian museum . Lots of cool things to see. My two teen girls & wife were less into it, but I (Dad) thought it was awesome.

Super crowded during the summer, but you can't beat the amount of amazing info you'll learn. Plus perfect for awesome pictures. Go touch the moon!

We spent whole day there! Tested all science exhibits . Rode the Gyro circle thingy! Amazing! Touched the moon rock ! Was amazed at the space capsules! To think these were actually in outer space!

This is one of the more updated museums in the Smithsonian complex, though it is still a bit outdated. We all enjoyed the exhibits and had plenty to do there.

In this museum you can behold some of the items that have sparked human progress in the previous century. Must see when visiting Washington.

The number of historical aircraft and rockets is mind-boggling. So many informative interactive displays although some were under repair. Very crowded though. You really need a full day.

It's the most popular museum in DC, second most popular in the world (after the Louvre). Definitely go on off hours.

Best aerospace museum I've ever done !! Staff are super knowledgeable and so friendly :) make sure you go to the planetarium ..... Just epic!!!!

This place is great, highly recommend to anyone visiting DC. Anyone who's an airplane or Spaceflight junkie can spend all day here.

You could spend a week in here! If your limited on time snuggle up to a person who sounds like they know what they're talking about and go for the ride.

My favorite museum in DC, from the airplanes to the space exploration, the Air and Space museum is incredible. Look Up when you walk in!!! Free parking after 5pm...