Guided Tour of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in DC

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum covers everything from the early history of flight to the Space Race and moon landings. Learn all about the history of flight and what it takes to be an astronaut with one of our expert guides on this 2 hour semi-private guided museum tour which welcomes up to 8 guests.

From the Apollo 11 Command Module to real moon rocks, the National Air and Space Museum has some of the most out-of-this-world artefacts. You’ll see earlier examples of planes like the Wright Brother’s aircraft and the Spirit of St. Louis, which successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean before such a feat seemed commonplace. Your guide will discuss the myths behind the mysterious disappearance of famed pilot Amelia Earhart. Come face to face with space suits used by astronauts working on the Hubble telescope and see the two story back ups for the Hubble telescope and the early space station Skylab dominate your field of vision and since the originals stayed in space, this is the best way to get up close and personal! Moonwalk by lunar modules as you discover the history of the world’s leading air and space program including the innovation and technology that made it possible to land a man on the moon. There’s even freeze dried ice cream in the gift shop to complete the experience.

Highlights Generally Include: (if not on loan or being restored etc.)

• Wright Flyer (original)
• Neil Armstrong Apollo 11 spacesuit (original)
• Lunar Module (backup)
• John Glenn’s Mercury capsule (original)
• Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis (original)
• Chuck Yeager’s Bell X-1 (original)
• Hubble Telescope (test vehicle)
• Skylab, America’s 1st space station (backup)
• Space Shuttle’s mid deck  (model)