About
Vast companion to the National Mall's Air and Space Museum, preserve thousands of awe-inspiring artifacts, Space Shuttle Discovery, SR-71 Blackbird, B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay, Air France Concorde, aircraft conservation in the glass-walled Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar, airfield views from the Donald D. Engen Observation Tower, and experience immersive films on the giant screen of the Airbus IMAX® Theater.
Why go
- Made me fall in love with aviation all over again
- Truly blown away by this one
- Awe-inspiring artifacts
Must try
- Space Shuttle Discovery
- SR-71 Blackbird
- B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay
- Air France Concorde
- Watch aircraft conservation in the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar
Pro tips
- Wear your walking shoes because it's huge
- Watch planes land from the observation tower
- Plan at least three to four hours
- Bring a stroller
Good to know
- Parking is fifteen dollars per car
- IMAX theater is an additional charge
- Simulators are an additional charge
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Rating
4.9 / 5 (29328 reviews)
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 5:30 PM |
Phone: (703) 572-4118