Escape Air and Space

A team of astronauts is stranded in space, and time is running out.

Think you have what it takes to escape the National Air and Space Museum? Join us for a unique museum escape program. At Escape Air and Space, your group will put your puzzle skills to the test to uncover clues using the Museum’s galleries.

This experience is free, but timed entry tickets are required. Tickets are available in 30-minute increments (7 pm, 7:30 pm, 8 pm, 8:30 pm). Reservations must be in teams of 2-6 people. One person makes the reservation on behalf of the entire team by selecting the total number of tickets needed for your team.

Included in Your Free Ticket:

• Access to a holding area in Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall from 6:30 - 10 pm. Holding area includes a light snack (free, while supplies last) and drinks (beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages) available for purchase.
• Timed entry to the escape game, which takes place in seven of the Museum’s galleries. Teams start their adventure from the Futures in Space gallery at their reserved ticket time. Game is approximately 60-90 minutes.
• An Escape Air and Space packet with mission materials.

Details:

• Groups receive a self-guided packet with game materials they will use to journey through the galleries.
• The game takes approximately 60-90 minutes.
• Groups must be in teams of 2-6 people. We will make every effort to keep all teams private, but please note that teams of 2-3 may be paired with other teams.
• This program is for guests 21 or older. Guests must present a valid ID for entry.

Game Storyline: Mission Critical
A team of astronauts is stranded in space, and time is running out. Luckily, years ago, an eccentric aerospace engineer created a secret emergency backup plan for exactly this scenario. Instead of filing it away to get lost and forgotten, he concealed the instructions within the museum’s exhibits. He knew clever scientists and engineers would be able to uncover the plan when they needed it most.

Players must communicate with the astronauts, search the museum for hidden clues, and reconstruct the contingency plan to bring the astronauts home safe and sound.