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National Air and Space Museum
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The National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall houses famous icons of flight: the original Wright Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, the Mercury Friendship 7 capsule that was piloted by John Glenn, SpaceShipOne, and a touchable lunar rock.
Free guided tours are offered daily at 10:30 am and 1:00 pm. Interactive activities are available for younger visitors in the "How Things Fly" gallery and Design Hangar. Visitors can also take in an IMAX movie or Planetarium show, or test out their piloting skills in a flight simulator (fees apply),
Extended hours (10:00 am - 7:30 pm) may be available during cherry blossom season and the summer. To verify late hours call 202-633-1000 or check the website at airandspace.si.edu.
The Museum also has a second location, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, located next to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Chantilly, Virginia.
Capacity, Theatre-style: 485
Meeting Space
| Room Name | Dimensions | Total Sq. Ft. | Ceiling Height | Theater Capacity | Banquet Capacity | Classroom Capacity | Addl Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| America by Air | --x-- | -- | -- | -- | 250 | -- | |
| Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall | --x-- | -- | -- | -- | 400 | -- | |
| Space Race | --x-- | -- | -- | -- | 400 | -- | |
| Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery | --x-- | -- | -- | -- | 230 | -- | |
| All Galleries | --x-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater | --x-- | -- | -- | 485 | -- | -- |
(202) 633-2214 / (202) 357-4749 fax or caulkm () si ! edu
WebsiteTotal Square Footage: 0
Number of Rooms: 6
Min to Airport: 0
Distance to Conv Center: 0