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Is Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum worth it solo?

Worth itSolo

Solo, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum works.

Standing under the actual Wright Flyer and the Apollo 11 command module is a real thrill, especially for anyone who grew up on space. The catch: it's been in a multi-year phased renovation, so galleries close and reopen unpredictably, and free timed-entry passes are required at peak times.

Price
Free (timed-entry pass)
Time
2–3 hrs
Last verified
2026-06-17
Is Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum worth it…
How we verified
  • Multi-year transformation began in 2018; five new galleries plus a redesigned Mall entrance and the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater opened July 28, 2025, with the remaining galleries due to open July 1, 2026 (the museum's 50th anniversary in DC). · airandspace.si.edu
  • Admission is free but free timed-entry passes are required to visit, reserved online via the Smithsonian. · airandspace.si.edu
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