About this campground
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.
Activities
- INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
- VISITOR CENTER
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