Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Tours

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Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Tours

About this experience

Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Tours offer guided access to one of the most visited museums in Washington DC, holding the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world. The museum, part of the Smithsonian Institution, opened on the National Mall in 1976 and spans galleries covering powered flight, space exploration, and aviation history. Guided tours move through key galleries including those dedicated to the Wright Brothers' Flyer, the Apollo 11 command module Columbia, and the Hubble Space Telescope. Visitors see artefacts from early aviation through to modern spaceflight among Washington DC attractions that draw millions annually. Tickets typically cover guided commentary and access to permanent collection galleries, with schedules and group options varying by booking.

Highlights

  • Tour the world's largest historic aircraft and spacecraft collection
  • See the Apollo 11 command module Columbia up close
  • Visit galleries covering the Wright Brothers' original Flyer
  • Museum located on the National Mall, opened in 1976
  • Covers powered flight, space exploration and aviation history
  • Guided access through key Smithsonian galleries in Washington DC

What is included

  • Guided tour of the Air and Space Museum
  • Access to key aviation and space galleries
  • View of Apollo 11 command module Columbia
  • View of the Wright Brothers Flyer exhibit
  • View of the Hubble Space Telescope display

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

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