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What you should know
Accessibility
Motorized wheelchairs available for handicapped visitors, elevator access to second floor
Visitor tip
Start with WWI era aircraft and work chronologically through WWII to modern aircraft for the best narrative flow. The museum is organized by conflict period, making this progression logical and educational.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the underground aircraft collection - reviewers specifically highlight that the more interesting and impressive aircraft are located underground. Request the behind-the-scenes underground tour for exclusive access.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Highlights
- Space Shuttle Simulator, astronaut suits, aircraft and spacecraft collection
- Admission
- Free
- Size
- 1+ million square feet
What visitors say
You are almost near the end of a long day, but there are a couple more stops. Second to last will be the Space Gallery. You can get a larger overview from the eatery on the second floor. Anything related to space or exploration will be…
You want to see a lot of aircraft. It will take you at least 4-5 hours to look at all the aircraft. At the entrance of the museum. They have motorized wheelchairs for the handicap. Go take your dad to look at aircraft. Take your kids…
The museum is very cool. There are a lot of interesting things. We couldn't see everything in 4 hours. I recommend everyone to visit.
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Did You Know?
- The museum spans over 1 million square feet of exhibition space and requires a minimum of 4-5 hours to view all exhibits, making it one of the most comprehensive aerospace collections
- The Space Gallery features authentic astronaut suits from the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo missions, representing three pivotal eras of early American human spaceflight
- The museum houses a historical chimpanzee space flight cradle on display, documenting the role of animal subjects in early space exploration before human missions
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