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Oct 07, 2022

The Renovated Smithsonian Air And Space Museum Reopens Next Week With A Bunch Of New Stuff

The beloved museum will feature a “Star Wars” X-wing, along with many historic objects that aim to tell the stories of our space exploration in a more inclusive way.

Sep 07, 2022

National Air And Space Museum Tickets Available Starting Next Week

The museum, which has been closed for several months, is reopening Oct. 14, but free timed passes are required for visitors.

Aug 02, 2022

Portions Of National Air And Space Museum To Reopen In October, With Timed-Entry Passes Required

Eight renovated galleries in the museum’s west wing will open to the public on Oct. 14, even as extensive renovations continue on other portions of the building.

Feb 28, 2022

Three Smithsonian Museums Reopening After Omicron Closures

The Anacostia Community Museum, the National Postal Museum, and the National Air and Space Museum are reopening next week.

May 05, 2021

A ‘Star Wars’ X-Wing Is Now On Display At The Air And Space Museum In Chantilly

Last seen in 2019’s “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” the full-sized fictional spacecraft is being conserved in preparation for moving to the museum downtown next year.

Jul 16, 2019

Neil Armstrong’s Spacesuit Is On Display For The First Time In 13 Years

Following a $500,000 conservation.

Feb 01, 2019

Air And Space Museum Closes Nine Galleries As Part Of Massive Renovation

The museum has also announced some lane and sidewalk closures.

Oct 25, 2017

Air And Space Museum Will Undergo Seven Years Of Renovations

Officials say it will mark a “new era” for the second-most popular museum in the world.

Apr 26, 2017

Tried And True: DCist Rides Air And Space Museum’s New Virtual Reality Machine

“We can transcend time and space.”

Jun 28, 2016

Photos: Air And Space Museum’s ‘Milestones Of Flight’ Hall Fully Reopens After Two Years

It will reopen on Friday, coinciding with the museum’s 40th anniversary.

 
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