National Air and Space Museum Visit Experience

National Air and Space Museum Visit Experience provides access to the world’s largest collection of aviation and space artifacts across two locations, along with free admission, exhibitions, and educational programs.

{"Students and educators (K-12 and higher education)","Families","Researchers","General public interested in aviation and space history"}

Two distinct locations (National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC and Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA) housing iconic artifacts (e.g., 1903 Wright Flyer, Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, Space Shuttle Discovery, Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, Concorde) plus a breadth of exhibitions, IMAX/Planetarium experiences, restoration activities, and extensive education programs.

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