Getting to know the National Air and Space Museum

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Today I invite you to visit and discover the incredible Museo National Air and Space USA from the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C.

During my visit to, National Air and Space Museum, one of the most sought after museums by AvGeeks and aviation lovers, also being the greatest of the smithsonians, It is one more than recommended point for your visit in Washington D.C..

National Air and Space Museum

We start this experience with an Aero Report on the YouTube channel where I show you more details about this museum and encourage you to visit it very soon.:

Once they have seen the video, I leave you with information that will surely be very useful prior to and during your obligatory visit to this Smithsonian museum..

rates

the entrance to Museo National Air and Space USA it's totally free. Having said that, It is necessary to consider that some shows and special exhibitions inside the museum have an additional cost.

schedule reservation

To enter this museum, you must previously reserve a schedule that you must comply with according to the reservation. If you can't get an appointment for the day and time that suits your trip, the same day the museum releases additional shifts from 8 am, but you must be pending in the reservations section of the Museum.

You can book at this link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1029945/timed-entry-washington-the-smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum-general-public

Location

The address of the museum is: 600 Independent Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560.

How to get?

Too easy, you can do it with a rented car (limited and expensive parking options), bus and even Metro have stops very close to the museum. Just plan your way of arriving in advance so that you meet your reserved time.

Time

The museum is open from Monday to Sunday, except Thanksgiving and Christmas (consult previously). If there are no changes, opening hours are from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Closing time is at 17:30 hours, but this extends two more hours during summer.

If you consult the museum's website you will find updated information according to your time of visit, since there may even be special events or closings for private events in advance.

travel time

Personally, took me close to 3 hours including visit to the gift shop, but everything will depend on what hurry you have or what topics you like more than others, but this base time will help you plan your visit and time during your stay in D.C..

The main attractions of the Air and Space Museum

Really, Telling you what are the main attractions that you will find here would be not very subjective, since it all depends on what you like more. Here you will find something for all tastes, history, general aviation, commercial, space and even cars, so it all depends on what you like.

Despite this, I'm going to tell you some, of the many attractions that you will find in this museum, that it will undoubtedly take them hours to finish touring and to know everything:

• Wright brothers plane: the Flyer of 1903 which ushered in the era of aviation.
• Apollo command module 11: the capsule that carried Neil Armstrong and company to the Moon in 1969.
• Space Shuttle Discovery: vehicle used on the last space shuttle mission.
• American by air: a great overview of the history of commercial aviation in the United States, there is even the cockpit of a Boeing 747.
• Destination Moon: the entire history of the space race with original objects used by the astronauts, I loved.
• Thomas W. Haas We All Fly: the history of business and general aviation, you will learn a lot about Cessna, Piper y Beechcraft.
• Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery: if you like space exploration, you must visit this exhibition.

further, if you want to see the Space Shuttle Discovery, a Blackbird SR-71 and even a Concorde, you can move some 20 minutes to the Stephen F Center. Yard-Hazy, located in Chantilly, Virginia next to Washington Dulles International Airport, this center is an extension of the main Museum, with a larger space containing even more aircraft, spaceships and others.

Gallery

The commercial aviation area will surely be your favorite.

if you like space, this museum is also for you.

There's even room for science fiction.

The original and real Flyer

Do you know this museum? Tell me what you think in the comments.

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