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National Air and Space Museum

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 271 attractions in Washington DC
Traveler Description: The most popular of the Smithsonian museums features the Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis.
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Attraction type: Transportation museum, History museum, Science museum, Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery, Other
Address: Sixth and Independence Ave., SW Washington DC, DC 20560
Tel: 202-357-1686

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Reviews of National Air and Space Museum

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5 of 5 stars
Jönköping
Aug 17, 2008

The exhibits are truly unique and you will not see this stuff anywhere else. It is awe-inspiring to stand next to the actual pods that took man to the Moon and back. Take the docent tour, otherwise you will walk around and take pictures of things that you do not know the story behind. My docent took over three hours,... more

5 of 5 stars
Porto, Portugal
Aug 9, 2008

I was actually surprised with the variety and amount of collections they have there. Also the museum is very organized, so you won't get lost or loose anything isf you start in one of the sides of the museum. And the best of it: it's free! more

5 of 5 stars
baton rouge, louisiana
Aug 6, 2008

This is a fabulous museum if you have any interest in the race to the moon, the Wright brothers and other aviation firsts. My only regret is that we didn't have more time to devote to it. We went in July and it was incredibly crowded both times we went. All we had was an hour each time, so we... more

5 of 5 stars
Upstate, SC
Aug 2, 2008

Great collection of actual planes. There were some interactive parts that captured the attention of the the youngsters with plenty to enjoy everyone. Plan to spend a few hours absorbing the history of air and space. more

4 of 5 stars
Central Oregon
Jul 31, 2008

During our visit one of the other museums was being renovated, and the favorite displays, such as Star Wars things and Wizard of Ozabilia and television favorites, were moved into this museum. The crowding was so great that you could barely see the objects, much less navigate. I did enjoy seeing these things, but the constant shoving of people wanting... more

4 of 5 stars
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Jul 9, 2008

My whole family loved the Air & Space Museum. We stayed 2 blocks away at the Holiday Inn and walked right to it with no problem. Admission of course is free but the museum is an awesome place for any age group. more

3 of 5 stars
mandeville, la
Jul 6, 2008

I was really disappointed and so were my two sons, 10 & 13. It was crowded, noisy and the displays just weren't interesting. I did enjoy seeing things like the Wright Brothers plane, The Spirit of St. Louis, etc. but I was overwhelmed by the exhibits...it just didn't seem organized properly. The place needs to be updated - a complete... more

Jun 17, 2008

The items on display here are priceless, but I soon learned that a Saturday afternoon in the middle of summer is not the best time to visit the Air and Space Museum. Admission here is free and an endless line of tour buses unload their passengers at the front door. The museum was very crowded and overcrowded. It seemed like... more

3 of 5 stars
Upstate, NY
Jun 16, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

Great if you love planes and space. I remember going a couple times when I was younger and loving it, but I didn't find it that great when I went this time. We wanted to see the artifacts from the American History Museum, but they were no where to be found. I think we spent only 20 mins in this... more

1 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
Jun 12, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

I am spending the summer in DC, and this gives me ample time to visit all the museums on the national mall. Since I was a kid I have always been intrigued by air and space exploration, this museum however was a huge disappointment. My biggest problem is that the museum has a collection of some of the greatest objects... more

Reviews of National Air and Space Museum

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National Air and Space Museum Address

Sixth and Independence Ave., SW, Washington DC, DC 20560
Tel: 202-357-1686