Aerospace
National Air and Space Museum
Washington, D.C.
About
The National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall is the most visited museum in the world, attracting more than 6 million visitors annually. Its collection contains the most significant artifacts in the history of aviation and spaceflight, including the Wright Brothers' Flyer, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, John Glenn's Friendship 7 capsule, and the Apollo 11 command module Columbia.
Highlights & Things Not to Miss
Wright Brothers Flyer
The actual airplane that first achieved powered flight in 1903
Apollo 11 Command Module
The Columbia capsule that returned astronauts from the Moon
Space Shuttle Discovery
Full-scale shuttle at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center