National Air and Space Museum

Museum Washington, District of Columbia, United States

What to expect

The National Air and Space Museum is one of the world's most popular museums, with a mission to commemorate, educate, and inspire visitors by preserving and displaying aeronautical and spaceflight artifacts. The museum has two public display facilities: the flagship building on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. The museum's collection includes over 68,000 objects, including historic aircraft and spacecraft, and offers a range of exhibitions, public programs, educational activities, and research opportunities. The museum is currently undergoing a major renovation, with all 23 galleries and public spaces being transformed to present the story of flight in new and engaging ways

Plan your family visit to the National Air and Space Museum with these blog insights 👇

Washington, D.C. Museums for Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the National Air and Space Museum, focusing on the interactive flight simulators, experiencing exhilarating 360-degree rolls, and then exploring the museum's vast collection

Highlights: The interactive flight simulators were a huge hit with the kids, and the museum's collection of historic aircraft like the Wright 1903 Flyer and Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis left a lasting impression ✨

Visiting Washington D.C. With Teens - Fun 4-Day Itinerary's Not Focused on History

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum and enjoyed the exhibits

Highlights: My daughter was amazed by the airplanes and spacecraft on display ✨

Washington with kids: 12 family activities!

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the National Air & Space museum and saw the history of aviation and space travel

Highlights: The museum is very interactive for kids and the museum also has a planetarium ✨