When is Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum open?
Every day, 10 AM–5:30 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
- 4.650k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Smithsonian museum of aviation and spaceflight with the Wright Flyer, Apollo 11 command module, planetarium and IMAX theater.
Quick answers
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in short
When is the best time to visit Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum?
About 2.5 hours.
Where is Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum?
650 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20004.
Is Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: hearing loop, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 9:00 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 10 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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- 60°
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- 5mph
- 10am
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
- 2 Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden · 4 min
- 3 Sami’s Hot Dog Cart · 5 min
- 4 Museum of the Bible · 7 min
- 5 Enid A. Haupt Garden · 9 min
Good to know
- Tickets Free; planetarium/IMAX extra
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Book ahead
- Allow about 2.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 50k reviews
Known for
- Wright Flyer
- Apollo 11 capsule
- Planetarium
- IMAX
What people say
- People like:
- Wright brothers exhibit, Apollo 11 capsule, planetarium, IMAX
Around The Wharf
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Hirshhorn Sculpture GardenLandmark · 4 min walk
Sami’s Hot Dog CartHot dog · 5 min walk
Museum of the BibleMuseum · 7 min walk
Good nowEnid A. Haupt GardenGarden · 9 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer until 11 am. Sunglasses from 11 am.
Light layerUntil 11 am
SunglassesFrom 11 am
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.