Website FAQ

Q: How do I find photos of Museum artifacts on the National Air and Space Museum Web site?

A: The National Air and Space Museum Collections Database gives information and images about aircraft and space-related artifacts in the Museum's collection. Online photos are also available for major artifacts on display in the Museum via the Exhibition Galleries page. The Garber Preservation, Restoration and Storage Facility pages offer photos of aircraft undergoing restoration work . Unfortunately, we cannot fulfill individual requests to put artifact images online, but check back as artifact images are continually added to the Web site.

Q: Can I use Smithsonian copyrighted and other images found on the National Air and Space Museum Web site?

A: Image use requires written permission from the National Air and Space Museum. All images and graphics (logos, etc.) on the Museum's Web site are under copyright of the Smithsonian unless otherwise noted. Generally, some images may be free to use for individual, nonprofit purposes (i.e. educational). Images or graphics on the Museum Web site may NOT be used on public Web pages, publications, CDs or commercial uses of any kind without prior approval from the Museum's Archives Division. Icons, banners, content, and general format and presentation of Museum web pages are all under Smithsonian copyright and may not be duplicated elsewhere. For more information on copyright and image use permissions, see Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum Copyright Restrictions.

Q: Does the Museum trade links with other web sites?

A: It depends. Please see the Museum's linking policy available online.