National Air and Space Museum with Kids. Photo by Jennifer at FamilyTripGuides.com

National Air and Space Museum with Kids

Washington, DC - Museum

The National Air and Space Museum with Kids is so much fun! The DC museum is the most visited museum in the US and below are my tips for kids of all ages.

Hours & Tickets
  • Hours: Open daily 10 AM to 5:30 PM but you need free timed entry tickets.
  • Free or Paid: Free
  • Cost: Free
  • Buy Tickets in Advance: Yes
  • Website: Link
Amenities & More Info
  • Restrooms
  • Street Parking
  • ♿  Wheelchair Friendly
  • Indoors
  • For Kids of All Ages
DC Air and Space Museum with Kids

National Air and Space Museum with Kids. Photo by Jennifer at FamilyTripGuides.com

3 Tips for the National Air and Space Museum with Kids

Air and Space Museum Map

National Air and Space Museum with Kids. Photo by Jennifer at FamilyTripGuides.com

  1. I lucked out and arrived at 9:28 AM on a weekday and found a parking spot on 7th and Independence which opened at 9:30 AM. (I’ll put the signage in stories)
  2. The Kids Gallery is closed until 2024 but the Wright Brothers, Planets and Mission to Mars kept the kids excited the whole visit. Lots more interactives in the Wright Birthers than I remembered from last year.
  3. Use the family restrooms if you have kids younger than 5 as the sinks are not built for little kids in the regular bathrooms.

Favorite Part of the National Air and Space Museum with Kids

Our favorite part was Harvey, at the volunteer cart where we learned so much about meteorite and even got to touch one that is older than earth…4.5 billion years! Ask the info desk where the volunteer cart will be for the day.

Family Air and Space Museum DC

National Air and Space Museum with Kids. Photo by Jennifer at FamilyTripGuides.com

And check out my Family Trip Guide to the National Air and Space Museum for all you need to know for a fun trip with kids! (Age specific pages for Babies and Toddlers, Elementary and Teens)

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National Air and Space Museum with Kids. Photo by Jennifer at FamilyTripGuides.com

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