Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (Closed Temporarily)
Popular museum with free admission
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As the most visited Smithsonian museum, the Air and Space Museum draws crowds with its vast collection of aviation and space artifacts. You'll find the Apollo 11 command module, a moon rock sample, and planes suspended overhead. Admission is always free. It's currently closed temporarily, so check online before planning your visit. A quintessential stop for any traveler curious about flight and exploration.
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“Airline Buffs”
We had to go here since both of us work for an airline and love aviation. The collections are excellent, and it's really neat to see planes hanging in the air.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Most Visited Smithsonian Museum”
This is the most popular among all the Smithsonian museums. It displays thousands of aviation and space artifacts, such as the Wright Brothers' Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 command module, and a piece of moon rock. The museum is situated directly on The Mall, and entry is free.
A guest · Over a year ago
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