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The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum maintains the world's largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, encompassing all aspects of human flight. It operates two landmark facilities that, together, welcome more than eight million visitors a year.

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Explore the world’s premier collection of air and space artifacts, stories, and expertise.

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One museum, two locations

[National Air and Space Museum](/visit/museum-dc)

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**Washington, DC**

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[Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center](/visit/udvar-hazy-center)

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**Chantilly, VA**

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America's First Women Combat Pilots

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Women in Aviation and Space

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[More Stories](/explore/stories)

Story

### [Laura Bromwell and the Legacy of Aerial Policewomen](/stories/editorial/laura-bromwell-legacy-aerial-policewomen)

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### [Space Race: The Prequel (Part One)](/editorial/venus-transit)

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### [The Story Behind the Zambian Space Program](/stories/editorial/story-behind-zambian-space-program)

[More Stories](/explore/stories)

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### Featured deep dives

Deep dive

[Sally Ride](/explore/stories/sally-ride)

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Deep dive

[Space Shuttle _Discovery_](/explore/stories/space-shuttle-discovery)

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From the collection

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### [1903 Wright Flyer](/collection-objects/1903-wright-flyer/nasm_A19610048000)

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### [Apollo 11 Command Module _Columbia_](/collection-objects/command-module-apollo-11/nasm_A19700102000)

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### [_Star Trek_ Starship _Enterprise_ Studio Model](/collection-objects/model-starship-enterprise-television-show-star-trek/nasm_A19740668000)

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### [Space Shuttle _Discovery_](/collection-objects/orbiter-space-shuttle-ov-103-discovery/nasm_A20120325000)

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### [Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird](/collection-objects/lockheed-sr-71-blackbird/nasm_A19920072000)

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### [Northrop T-38 Talon](/collection-objects/fuselage-northrop-t-38-talon/nasm_A20040215000)

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[Explore the Collection](/explore/collections)

What's On

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Event

### [Virtual Planetarium Show](/whats-on/events/virtual-planetarium-show-03-15-25)

Presented Online

March 15, 2025 | 1 - 2pm

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### [Oceans Across the Universe](/whats-on/events/oceans-across-universe)

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC and Presented Online

March 19, 2025 | 8 - 9pm

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Exhibition

### [Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery](/exhibitions/griffin-exploring-planets)

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

On View Exhibition

Exhibition

### [The Wright Brothers & The Invention of the Aerial Age](/exhibitions/wright-brothers)

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

On View Exhibition

Exhibition

### [Destination Moon](/exhibitions/destination-moon)

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

On View Exhibition

Museum Transformation

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A major renovation is underway as we reimagine all 23 galleries and presentation spaces in our iconic National Mall building in Washington, DC.  Join us as we inspire a new generation of pioneers and explorers.

[Learn About Our Transformation](/about-transformation)

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