Verified Oct 7, 2026
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Museum · Washington Dc · USA 🇺🇸
Only official site
airandspace.si.edu
Admission prices
Free
Timed-entry pass (required for all visitors)
Free entry
Free
stated on airandspace.si.edu/visit/museum-dc/guidelines · checked 2026-10-07
Free timed-entry passes are currently required for all visitors, regardless of age.
Practical
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: address
650 Jefferson Drive SW Washington, DCOpen in Google Maps →✓ airandspace.si.edu · 2026-10-05Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: opening hours
Open daily 10:00 am – 5:30 pm✓ airandspace.si.edu · 2026-10-05Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: closing days
Free and Open Every Day Except December 25✓ airandspace.si.edu/visit · 2026-10-05Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: what should I know before visiting?
All visitors will go through a security checkpoint when entering the building. This includes passing through a metal detector-like machine. This may include additional bag inspection.✓ airandspace.si.edu/visit/museum-dc/guidelines · 2026-10-07Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: how to get there
The Museum is near Metrorail (subway) stops on the Blue, Yellow, Orange, Silver, and Green lines. The closest stations are L’Enfant Plaza (use Exit A). From Exit A, it is about a 10 minute walk from the Museum.✓ airandspace.si.edu/visit/museum-dc/directions · 2026-10-07Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: parking
A limited number of designated accessible parking spaces are located on Jefferson Drive across from the Museum. Visitors with disability hang tags or license plates can park for free at metered spaces along Independence Avenue SW. Please pay attention to time of day restrictions.✓ airandspace.si.edu/visit/museum-dc/accessibility · 2026-10-07Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: is it wheelchair accessible?
A limited number of standard and bariatric wheelchairs are available for loan at the Security Desk. … Visitors are welcome to bring manual or motorized wheelchairs, scooters, and other manual or power-driven mobility devices when visiting the Smithsonian. Gasoline-powered devices are not allowed inside Smithsonian buildings.✓ airandspace.si.edu/visit/museum-dc/accessibility · 2026-10-07Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: are dogs allowed?
Service animals are welcome at the Museum. Under the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals are not considered service animals.✓ airandspace.si.edu/visit/museum-dc/accessibility · 2026-10-07Immerse yourself in exhibits filled with iconic historic objects like the 1903 Wright Flyer, the spacesuit worn by the first human to walk on the Moon, and more.
Free entry — official site →
You will be redirected to tickets.si.edu — This is the venue’s own ticketing page.