The Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum (NASM)

June 10, 2026 by Editorial Staff

The Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum (NASM) in Washington, D.C., houses the world’s largest collection of aviation and space exploration artifacts. The museum has two locations—the main facility on the National Mall and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center on the outskirts of the city—and is dedicated to preserving historic original aircraft and spacecraft.