Now Open

Our museum on the National Mall is currently transforming. Eight new galleries are now open, inviting visitors to explore air and space in new ways. We are continuing to work on transforming the building, reimagining more galleries. The reimagined galleries will open in phases over the next few years. While we continue that work, portions of the building will be closed. The full building is anticipated to be open in 2026. Free timed-entry passes are required.

Plan a visit

One of the most popular museums in the world. Visit our transformed museum on the National Mall.

Reserve Your Free Timed-Entry Passes

Free Timed-Entry Passes for Groups of 10 or More

Hours

10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Open every day except December 25

Contact

202-633-2214
NASM-VisitorServices@si.edu

Location

6th Street and Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20560
Please Note: The only public entrance is on Independence Ave

Getting here

Tickets

Frequently Asked Questions

More about free timed-entry passes
  • The Museum will release individual passes for six-week periods on the following dates: 

Release Dates

Passes Available for Reservation
Friday, December 15, 2023 at 12:00 pm ET Tuesday, January 16 - Thursday, February 29, 2024
Friday, January 26, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET Friday, March 1 - Monday, April 15, 2024
Friday, March 15, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET Tuesday, April 16 - Friday, May 31, 2024
Please Note: Due to ongoing renovations at the Museum, limited passes and no group passes will be available for May 1-22, 2024.
Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET Saturday, June 1 - Monday, July 15, 2024
Friday, June 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET Tuesday, July 16 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
Friday, July 26, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET Sunday, September 1 - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Friday, September 13, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET Wednesday, October 16 - Saturday November 30, 2024
Friday, October 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET Sunday, December 1 - Wednesday January 15, 2025
Friday, December 13, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET Thursday, January 16 - Friday, February 28, 2025

If you do not initially find passes for the day you would like to visit, check back on our website; additional passes may become available.  

  • Visitors may enter the Museum for up to one hour after the time on their entry pass. Anyone arriving more than an hour after the time on their entry pass will only be granted entrance if walk-up passes are available and can be secured.  
  • Free timed-entry passes do not limit the amount of time you can spend in the Museum, but once you exit, you cannot re-enter later the same day without securing a separate timed-entry pass.  

More Information

Our museum on the National Mall is currently transforming. Eight new galleries are now open, inviting visitors to explore air and space in new ways. We are continuing to work on transforming the building, reimagining more galleries. The reimagined galleries will open in phases over the next few years. While we continue that work, portions of the building will be closed. The full building is anticipated to be open in 2026.

Now Open

Our museum on the National Mall is currently transforming. Eight new galleries are now open, inviting visitors to explore air and space in new ways. We are continuing to work on transforming the building, reimagining more galleries. The reimagined galleries will open in phases over the next few years. While we continue that work, portions of the building will be closed. The full building is anticipated to be open in 2026. Free timed-entry passes are required.

Plan a visit

One of the most popular museums in the world. Visit our transformed museum on the National Mall.

Reserve Your Free Timed-Entry Passes

Free Timed-Entry Passes for Groups of 10 or More

Hours

10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Open every day except December 25

Contact

202-633-2214
NASM-VisitorServices@si.edu

Location

6th Street and Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20560
Please Note: The only public entrance is on Independence Ave

Getting here

Tickets

Frequently Asked Questions

More about free timed-entry passes
  • The Museum will release individual passes for six-week periods on the following dates: 

Release Dates

Passes Available for Reservation
Friday, December 15, 2023 at 12:00 pm ET Tuesday, January 16 - Thursday, February 29, 2024
Friday, January 26, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET Friday, March 1 - Monday, April 15, 2024
Friday, March 15, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET Tuesday, April 16 - Friday, May 31, 2024
Please Note: Due to ongoing renovations at the Museum, limited passes and no group passes will be available for May 1-22, 2024.
Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET Saturday, June 1 - Monday, July 15, 2024
Friday, June 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET Tuesday, July 16 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
Friday, July 26, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET Sunday, September 1 - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Friday, September 13, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET Wednesday, October 16 - Saturday November 30, 2024
Friday, October 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET Sunday, December 1 - Wednesday January 15, 2025
Friday, December 13, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET Thursday, January 16 - Friday, February 28, 2025

If you do not initially find passes for the day you would like to visit, check back on our website; additional passes may become available.  

  • Visitors may enter the Museum for up to one hour after the time on their entry pass. Anyone arriving more than an hour after the time on their entry pass will only be granted entrance if walk-up passes are available and can be secured.  
  • Free timed-entry passes do not limit the amount of time you can spend in the Museum, but once you exit, you cannot re-enter later the same day without securing a separate timed-entry pass.  

More Information

Our museum on the National Mall is currently transforming. Eight new galleries are now open, inviting visitors to explore air and space in new ways. We are continuing to work on transforming the building, reimagining more galleries. The reimagined galleries will open in phases over the next few years. While we continue that work, portions of the building will be closed. The full building is anticipated to be open in 2026.

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Explore how we took flight, how we fly today, how one gets to the Moon, how air and space connect us all, and much more in our eight new galleries. 

Events

From lectures to hands-on family days and more, discover all the events the National Air and Space Museum has to offer. 

Collection Highlights

Where to find the most popular items from our collections at this museum.

Discovery Stations

Discovery Stations encourage informal learning through active looking, discussion, and hands-on activities related to aviation, space exploration, astronomy, and planetary geology. 

On-Site Drop In Story Time

Thursdays at 11:00 am, drop in to hear a story about air and space read by one of our Museum educators. Perfect for the youngest air and space enthusiasts!

Drop In Science Demonstrations

Saturday and Sundays at 12:00 pm, join us for drop-in science demonstrations, exploring the science in flight, space, and more. 

Planetarium

Explore the universe with a brief show at the planetarium.

Plan a field trip

Learn in new ways while making memories at a unique field trip to one of our two locations. 

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During your visit Health & Safety

We ask that all visitors follow these safety measures to protect everyone’s health. 

Accessibility

The National Air and Space Museum is committed to providing inclusive experiences. We welcome all visitors.

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    Our transformation

    The National Air and Space Museum is undergoing a monumental multi-year renovation, which began in 2018. Transforming every visitor's experience, the Museum will use creative and dynamic techniques to engage visitors while they are at the Museum and after they leave.

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