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.
One of the most popular museums in the world. Visit our transformed museum on the National Mall.
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
Tickets
Release Dates | Passes Available for Reservation |
---|---|
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.
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.
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.
One of the most popular museums in the world. Visit our transformed museum on the National Mall.
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
Tickets
Release Dates | Passes Available for Reservation |
---|---|
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.
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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