Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

The crown jewel of the Smithsonian Institution on the National Mall, showcasing the Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer, Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and revolutionary aerospace exhibits.

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Dispatches on Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Smithsonian museums and monuments along the National Mall in Washington D.C.

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Completes Multi-Year Revitalization on the National Mall

The world's premier aerospace repository on the National Mall debuts transformed interactive galleries, historic artifact restorations, and digital planetarium upgrades.

By Clara VanceSep 6, 2026