Does the Smithsonian have a gift shop?

Smithsonian museum stores carry a collection of gifts curated just for you. Each museum features unique merchandise, so be sure to visit them all or shop online.

Is the Air and Space Museum closing?

The National Air and Space Museum will close for at least six months starting in March 2022 while new galleries are under construction in the facility’s west wing, the Smithsonian announced Tuesday. The flagship museum on the National Mall is undergoing a massive $1 billion renovation that began in 2018.

Why is National Air and Space Museum closed?

The museum has been undergoing a major renovation since late 2018. This closure is needed to ensure the continued safety of visitors. To provide the best visitor experience, the museum’s west-end galleries will open all at one time; their opening date will be announced next year. The Steven F.

Where is the other Air and Space Museum?

About. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport is the companion facility to the museum in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of historically significant air- and spacecraft, along with thousands of small artifacts, are on display in an open, hangar-like setting.

Does the Smithsonian take Apple pay?

We accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay touchless payment options. Contactless pick up is available upon request.

What are Smithsonian Books?

The publishing program covers categories where the Smithsonian’s authority is unparalleled, such as history; natural history; science and technology; space, aviation, and military; art; and signature illustrated books, as well as works based on museums, collections and artifacts.

Is the National Air and Space Museum open?

Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia is open daily. Read our COVID-19 message for more. The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC is temporarily closed through fall 2022.

On what holiday is the Air and Space museum closed in DC?

Every museum in DC is packed, but don’t worry we’re open every day except Christmas.

Are all the museums in Washington, DC free?

Washington, DC is filled with free museums, from Smithsonians including the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the National Museum of Natural History and the National Air and Space Museum, to art-filled museums like the National Portrait Gallery and the National Gallery of Art.

Are there two air and space museums in DC?

National Air and Space Museum, American museum of aviation and space exploration, part of the Smithsonian Institution, housed in two facilities: a building on the Mall in Washington, D.C., and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia.

Is the National Air and Space Museum open in DC?

The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC will be closed until March 3rd. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia is open daily. The National Air and Space Museum’s building on the National Mall will temporarily close to the public March 28, 2022 until fall 2022. Learn More

What is a good gift for an air and Space Museum?

Here are some gift suggestions from the National Air and Space Museum: Guests wander around the James S. McDonnell Space Hangar social distancing. A membership in The National Air and Space Society is a wonderful gift for enthusiasts of aviation and space history. Give a gift membership today.

Where can I buy astronaut ice cream?

Browse Museum Publications. A selection of products featured in the Museum Stores can be purchased online at SmithsonianStore.com. Look in the Air and Space shop for gifts like portable planetariums, models, aviation- and space-themed ties and shirts, books, stuffed animals, and of course, freeze-dried astronaut ice cream.

What does the National Air and Space Museum do for You?

National Air and Space Museum staff writes a wide variety of aviation and space publications, including books on exhibitions; the collection; the history of science and technology; and planetary science. Book signings are often held for publications by Museums staff as well as other authors.