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National Air and Space Museum

Sixth and Independence Ave., SW, Washington DC, DC 20560 (National Mall)
202-357-1686
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Ranked #15 of 228 attractions in Washington DC
Type: Science Museums, Speciality Museums, History Museums, Museums
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Description: The most popular of the Smithsonian museums features the Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Tooele, Utah
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

From the Spirit of St. Louis to the moon lander it is easy to see why this is the Smithsonian's most popular museum. Very well done and interesting.

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Appleton, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We had a fairly quick visit here. Mainly cause it was packed with hundreds and hundreds of school groups. Probably would have been better early AM. Nonetheless a few cool things on national space and airplane history. a few extra simulators to pay extra for. Definitely a good few hours to cover it well. But crowded crowded crowded and that... More

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Reno, Nevada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This museum is interesting and informational. If you are a lover of planes, space shuttles, etc., then this is the place for you. Go early to avoid lines, and remember that in the spring many 8th grade classes take a trip to Washington D.C.

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Lyons, Georgia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This building is chock full of vital artifactssurrounding how far advanced science and how far the space program has advanced. I would recommend this to everyone wanting ;recognizing that The National Air And Space Museum.

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Auckland
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Can't believe that its free! Amazing experience but really needed more time than we had to fully appreciate this place.Great interactive areas for children and displays were well spaced out and informative.

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Calgary, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I wasn't really interested in going here but read many reviews. I am a girl after all going with my daughters and thought we would not find it interesting. All 3 of us were extremely impressed and it was super interesting. The exhibits were phenomenal and incredible. There was someone from NASA there the day we went and he had... More

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Mesa, Arizona, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We spent most of the day here there is so much to see! It is good for all ages-the space suits and capsule, were really interesting. Because of the budget cuts some exhibits were closed which was disappointing

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This is well worth the time and it's free. If you like anything to do with the sky this is the place for you.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Most interesting museum in Washington. Dont miss the Wright brothers airplane. Lots to see for all ages

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Kladno, Stredocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

If you are a fan of aeronautics, never miss this museum! If not the fan then you will be impressed anyway. The museum is in walking distance from Capitol so you have all great places you must visit together. I don’t have kids (yet) but I can imagine how amazing this could be. When you see all those aircrafts and... More

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