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 to reimagine all 23 exhibitions, add new presentation spaces, and conserve thousands of artifacts.
- New key features include the "We All Fly" gallery, dedicated to general aviation and showcasing aircraft like Jerrie Mock's Cessna, and a new Wright Brothers exhibition providing closer access to the 1903 Wright Flyer.
- The project, which started in 2018 with galleries set to open in 2022, will introduce 1,400 new objects on display and involve moving over 5,200 artifacts.
- Significant funding for the renovation comes from donors, including a $200 million gift from Jeff Bezos, a portion of which is also earmarked for a new education center.
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