Children's Museums

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Name: Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Address: 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151, Chantilly, VA, US
Telephone: (703) 572-4118
Rating: 4.9

★★★★☆ 4.9 (29846 reviews)

📍 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151

📞 (703) 572-4118

🌐 airandspace.si.edu/visit/udvar-hazy-center

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–5:30 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–5:30 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–5:30 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5:30 PM
Friday	10 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5:30 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5:30 PM

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About Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Aviation museum with many aircraft. Free museum telling the story of human flight via exhibits of many actual aircraft & spacecraft. Houses the Space Shuttle Discovery, one of only three space-flown orbiters in existence, making it a rare artifact that has completed 39 missions in space. Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 29,846 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Aviation & Space Museum
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Space Shuttle Discovery, SR-71 Blackbird, 200+ aircraft, flight simulators
Admission: Free (parking $15)
IMAX Theater: Yes — five-story screen with surround sound

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Houses the Space Shuttle Discovery, one of only three space-flown orbiters in existence, making it a rare artifact that has completed 39 missions in space
⭐Features the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, a Cold War reconnaissance aircraft capable of speeds over Mach 3, one of the fastest manned aircraft ever built
⭐Operates the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar where visitors can watch specialists actively reconstruct and preserve historic aircraft and spacecraft artifacts
⭐Offers free admission with no passes required, making it accessible to all visitors with only a $15 parking fee, and is an extension of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
⭐Contains over 3,000 history-making objects including over 200 aircraft and spacecraft displayed across two large hangars, with exhibits spanning from early human flight attempts to modern space exploration

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Arrive right when the museum opens at 10 AM on weekdays to avoid crowds and school groups that can obstruct exhibits, especially during peak times
💬Plan for at least 2-3 hours minimum, but consider a full day if you want to read detailed information about aircraft and experience the IMAX theater—the museum has far more content than most visitors expect
💬Free admission is the major value, but the $15 parking fee is essential to budget. This makes the total experience extremely affordable compared to other DC-area museums
💡Check the Tour Desk upon arrival for free guided docent-led tours (typically offered on the hour)—reviewers consistently praised the knowledgeable staff for adding significant educational depth
💡Young children gravitate toward the short labels accompanying each aircraft and the hands-on Discovery Stations, while the Observation Tower (7-story) provides a unique perspective watching planes at Dulles and appeals to all ages