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National Air and Space Museum

Front entrance of the National Air and Space Museum with the sun overhead

Launch into the history of flight by surrounding yourself with icons of air and space travel. The flagship building on the National Mall in Washington, D.C, exhibits aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, and other flight-related artifacts.

What's on View

Side view of two glass displays containing art work in red, blue, and black mediums
Gain a richer understanding of Robert Rauschenberg’s innovative techniques, sustained legacy, and unique perspective on all things that fly. Explore 30 works by Robert Rauschenberg, many that have never been displayed before. Rauschenberg often. Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
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A rendering of a museum gallery that has different types of art related to aviation and space on display.
The National Air and Space Museum holds one of the most comprehensive collections of aeronautical and space-related art in the world. There are approximately 7,000 works in the collection with pieces by notable artists including: Alexander . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
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The Apollo 11 Command Module, a small space capsule designed for three people headed to the moon
The Destination Moon exhibition features iconic objects from the Museum's unrivaled collection of Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo artifacts, including Alan Shepard's Mercury spacesuit and spacecraft, a Saturn V F-1 engine, and Neil Armstrong's . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
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Upcoming Events

A model spacecraft from Star Trek on a black background
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Soar Together at Air and Space: Exploring Air and Space through the Arts
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Free