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National Air and Space Museum

A sight in National Mall, Washington, DC, free to visit and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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National Air and Space Museum in National Mall, Washington, DC
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Why go

Wright Flyer, Apollo 11 command module and the Spirit of St. Louis.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Washington, DC, alongside 4 sights, 3 places to eat and 1 activity. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with National Gallery of Art and National Museum of Natural History.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
National Mall
Price
Free
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Washington, DC. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    National Gallery of Art

    Free galleries including the only Leonardo da Vinci painting in the Americas.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    National Museum of Natural History

    Smithsonian museum of the Hope Diamond, dinosaur hall and ocean hall; free, and open on Jan 1.

    Sight · National Mall & Downtown · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Rasika

    Ashok Bajaj's modern Indian restaurant in Penn Quarter, known for its crispy spinach palak chaat.

    Food · National Mall & Downtown · 0.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

    Free guided tours of the Capitol Rotunda and crypt.

    Activity · 0.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    The Wharf

    Southwest waterfront district of piers, bars, restaurants and The Anthem concert hall on the Washington Channel.

    Activity · National Mall & Downtown · 0.7 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Smithsonian museum tracing African American history from slavery to today.

    Sight · 0.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

National Air and Space Museum is a stop on our Capital Cities Corridor route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Washington, DC

2 more curated sights in Washington, DC. See the full Washington, DC guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Washington, DC run from 40°F in January to 88°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For National Air and Space Museum itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Washington, DC from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Washington, DC weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for National Air and Space Museum, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
650 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Coordinates
38.88821, -77.01982
Destination
Washington, DC, District of Columbia
Website
airandspace.si.edu

National Air and Space Museum: quick answers

How much time do you need at National Air and Space Museum?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at National Air and Space Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit National Air and Space Museum?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Reserve free timed-entry passes online.

Is National Air and Space Museum free?

Yes, we list National Air and Space Museum as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is National Air and Space Museum?

National Air and Space Museum is at 650 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20004, USA, in National Mall. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include National Air and Space Museum?

National Air and Space Museum appears on Capital Cities Corridor, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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