National Air and Space Museum Archives

NASM Soars Into Its Second Half-Century

Five new galleries debut July 1, marking the museum’s 50th anniversary and completion of an eight-year renovation.

Spirit of St. Louis on display in the Boeing Milestones of Flight exhibit at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. [Credit: Eric Long/National Air and Space Museum]

Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Preps for Closure

Ongoing redesign project faces uncertainty due to government shutdown.

The Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. [Credit: National Aviation and Space Museum]

National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center to Expand

More historic aircraft to go on display in a new 44,000-square-foot addition in Virginia.

‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Funds $85M Cross-Country Space Shuttle Move

‘Discovery’ will soon be headed to Houston, home of NASA Mission Control.

National Air and Space Museum to Soon Open New Galleries

Five aviation-themed exhibits are set to welcome visitors in late July.

Textron Loans Pipistrel Velis Electro to Smithsonian

The electric aircraft is the first of its kind in the U.S. to be used to obtain a private pilot certification.

All Flight Jackets Tell a Story

Original or tribute, flight jackets are cherished articles.

Completion Countdown on for Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Galleries

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum reveals details on the last 12 galleries, providing a unique window into aviation history and the next era of flight exploration.

National Air and Space Museum’s Internship Program Accepting Applications

College students can nestle into the heart of aviation history through the National Air and Space Museum’s 2024 summer internship program in Washington, D.C.

Six Aviation Museums Where You Can Land and Linger

Many airports across the country have on-site air museums that can be a real treat.