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National Air and Space Museum

HistoryScienceClosed · Opens 10amFreeL'Enfant Plaza Metro (Blue/Orange/Silver/Green/Yellow, Exit A — about 10 minutes' walk)

隸屬 Smithsonian 的 National Air and Space Museum 擁有全球規模最宏大的航空及太空飛行文物收藏,包括 1903 年的 Wright Flyer、Spirit of St. Louis、Bell X-1、John Glenn 乘坐的 Friendship 7 太空艙,以及 Apollo 11 的指令艙 Columbia。這座由 Gyo Obata 於 1976 年設計的建築物,以玻璃中庭串連起四座大理石展館;館方耗資 3.6 億美元歷時八年完成大規模翻新,不僅全面重鋪外牆石材、翻新了全部 20 個展廳,更於 Jefferson Drive 增設了全新的門廊入口。2026 年 7 月 1 日適逢大樓落成 50 週年,五個煥然一新的展廳正式開放,當中包括 TEXTRON How Things Fly 以及全新的 Flight and the Arts Center。最後兩個展廳 At Home in Space 與 Modern Military Aviation 則於 2026 年秋季開放,標誌著整個翻修工程圓滿竣工。

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Getting there

650 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC 20560, United States

Nearest station: L'Enfant Plaza Metro (Blue/Orange/Silver/Green/Yellow, Exit A — about 10 minutes' walk), Federal Center SW Metro (Blue/Orange/Silver), Smithsonian Metro (Blue/Orange/Silver)

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Mon10:00–17:30
Tue10:00–17:30
Wed10:00–17:30
Thu10:00–17:30
Fri10:00–17:30
SatToday10:00–17:30
Sun10:00–17:30

Admission

Free

Admission is always free, but free timed-entry passes are required for every visitor regardless of age. Reserve up to nine passes at a time; members get access to a members-only pass pool. Passes do not limit how long you can stay.

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Is National Air and Space Museum free to visit?
Yes, general admission to National Air and Space Museum is free. Admission is always free, but free timed-entry passes are required for every visitor regardless of age. Reserve up to nine passes at a time; members get access to a members-only pass pool. Passes do not limit how long you can stay.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of National Air and Space Museum?
National Air and Space Museum is open Open daily 10:00–17:30. Closed 25 December. Free timed-entry passes are required for all visitors. All visitors enter through the Jefferson Drive doors on the National Mall. The At Home in Space gallery is closed until 30 October 2026 and Modern Military Aviation until 11 November 2026 while they are installed.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is National Air and Space Museum?
National Air and Space Museum is located at 650 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC 20560, United States, in the National Mall area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are L'Enfant Plaza Metro (Blue/Orange/Silver/Green/Yellow, Exit A — about 10 minutes' walk), Federal Center SW Metro (Blue/Orange/Silver), Smithsonian Metro (Blue/Orange/Silver).
What can I see at National Air and Space Museum?
親睹 Wright Flyer、Apollo 11 的指令艙 Columbia,以至可親手觸摸的月球岩石——座落於 National Mall 的展館歷經八年翻修後煥然新生。 Current highlights include The Ascent of Rauschenberg:重塑飛行藝術 (The Ascent of Rauschenberg: Reinventing the Art of Flight), 航空與太空的藝術:飛行的詮釋 (The Art of Air and Space: Interpretations of Flight), Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall 航空里程碑展廳 (Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall).
Do I need to book National Air and Space Museum in advance?
National Air and Space Museum is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Admission is always free, but free timed-entry passes are required for every visitor regardless of age. Reserve up to nine passes at a time; members get access to a members-only pass pool. Passes do not limit how long you can stay.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit National Air and Space Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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