The National Air and Space Museum is undergoing a massive multi-year renovation project that will see all 23 exhibitions being completely reimagined and the addition of new presentation spaces and attractions.
NASM’s New General Aviation Gallery Moves to Installation Mode
Key Takeaways:
- The National Air and Space Museum is undergoing a massive, multi-year renovation, started in 2018, to reimagine all 23 exhibitions, conserve thousands of artifacts, and introduce new immersive learning experiences, with galleries beginning to open in 2022.
- Key additions to the museum include the Thomas W. Haas “We All Fly” gallery, dedicated to general aviation and featuring several iconic aircraft, and a new Wright Brothers exhibition offering unprecedented access to the 1903 Wright Flyer.
- The renovation project is partially funded by $250 million, notably including a $200 million donation from Jeff Bezos, part of which is allocated for the renovation and the rest for a new education center.
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