National Air and Space Museum
Facility · District of Columbia ·
Managed by the Smithsonian Institution
National Mall (Other Designation) · Restricted Access
- 20 ft
- Elevation
The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum (NASM) maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. It is also a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight. Located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the Museum has hundreds of artifacts on display including the original Wright 1903 Flyer, the "Spirit of St. Louis," Apollo 11 command module, and a Lunar rock sample that visitors can touch. The museum continues to develop new exhibits to examine the impact of air and space technology on science and society.
Getting there
The National Air and Space Museum is located on the National Mall at 7th and Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C., just west of the Capitol building. The closest metro stations are L'Enfant Plaza or Smithsonian.
38.88816, -77.02206 · 38°53'17.4"N 77°1'19.4"W
Typical weather
Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 48 | 57 | 68 | 77 | 85 | 90 | 88 | 81 | 69 | 58 | 49 |
| Low °F | 30 | 32 | 39 | 48 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 71 | 64 | 52 | 42 | 35 |
| Precip in | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Free
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
Member photos
Common questions about National Air and Space Museum
- Can you reserve a site at National Air and Space Museum?
- No. National Air and Space Museum is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near National Air and Space Museum
- National Archives 0.3 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Riggs Washington D.C. 0.2 mi · Facility
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden 0.2 mi · Facility
- National Museum of African Art 0.2 mi · Facility
- Smithsonian Institution Building, the Castle 0.2 mi · Facility
- Arts and Industries Building 0.2 mi · Facility
- National Museum of Asian Art 0.3 mi · Facility
- National Museum of the American Indian 0.3 mi · Museum
- National Archives Building 0.3 mi · Archives
- National Museum of Natural History 0.3 mi · Facility
- USDA Visitors Center 0.5 mi · Facility
- National Museum of American History 0.5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 202-633-2214
- Email info@si.edu
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
Comments