Smithsonian Air & Space Museum
Washington DC, United States
About This Activity
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is the world's most visited museum dedicated to aviation and spaceflight. See the Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer, Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 command module, and touchable moon rock. Interactive flight simulators are available for a small fee. Free admission like all Smithsonian museums.
Seasonal note: Open year-round; timed-entry passes recommended in summer
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