NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
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It is undoubtedly the most popular museum in Washington, both for children and their parents! Throughout the two vast floors of this museum, you will discover the history of aviation and the conquest of space. The staging is spectacular between reconstructions, explanations and animations. We can see aerodynamic aircraft, the ancestors of modern aircraft, such as Lindbergh's Spirit of Saint-Louis, or a vast panorama of aviation pioneers by country. But it is of course the conquest of space that holds a vast place here. We will be able to see a reconstruction of the Apollo 11 shuttle and even enter a Skylab orbital station to see the astronauts' way of life. For space lovers, know that a real piece of the Moon is on display and that you can touch this precious mineral. To travel without moving from Earth, then. Finally, for the bravest or most adventurous - and with a financial supplement - you should know that flight simulators are available. IMAX sessions are also presented.
A major renovation project of the National Air and Space Museum was launched in 2018, with a view to reorganizing and modernizing it. If the museum is expected to remain open for the estimated seven-year construction period, the galleries and exhibition spaces will be closed in turn. Check out the website before your visit to follow the progress of the project. While waiting for the work to be completed, some objects were moved to the museum's annex, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia.
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Members' reviews on NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
It is free.
We saw a film on the landing in 3d: without much interest. Very expensive.
a bad duck is needed everywhere. Here it will be me; - (
Musée très intéressants que ce soit pour les enfants, pour les adultes, ou bien même les ingénieurs en aéronautique. LA collection d'avions anciens mais aussi de combinaisons d'astronautes est impressionnantes. Le musée est tellement grand qu'il convient de faire certains choix concernant ce qui nous intéresse, car après plusieurs heures tout le monde se lasse un peu.