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About Smithsonian National Air And Space Museum
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is a flagship Smithsonian venue located on the National Mall in Washington, DC. With a rich history in aviation and space exploration, it’s a must-visit for travelers and locals alike. This page covers seating and venue details, parking and transportation, plus recommended nearby hotels and restaurants. We’ve got you covered when you’re planning a visit to see iconic displays, special exhibitions, and the newly renovated Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater.
Note: Seating charts are available for select spaces. The IMAX Theater seating capacity is 375 after the 2025 renovation, and other venue seating varies by room (see sections below). For parking, plan ahead as the National Mall area has limited public parking and street metering. Public transit is a great option with the L'Enfant Plaza Metro station nearby. Secure your tickets and arrangements early with our easy, no-fuss checkout.
Whether you’re heading to a blockbuster IMAX screening, a special exhibit, or a lecture, we’re here to help you secure your seats and make the most of your visit. We’ve included reliable transit tips, parking options including ParkWhiz for reserved spots, and affiliate partner hotel and dining picks to keep your trip simple and enjoyable. Like having a friend in the business, we’ll point you to the essentials—tickets first, then travel and stays nearby.
Exclusive notes: The National Air and Space Museum does not offer a dedicated on-site parking facility. The nearest Metro is L'Enfant Plaza (Blue/Green/Orange/Silver/Yellow lines). For parking, limited metered street parking is available and reservations can be made through ParkWhiz for convenience. The Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater, renovated in 2025, seats 375 and is a highlight for film lovers and space enthusiasts. The museum is part of the broader NASM family, with the Udvar-Hazy Center serving as a secondary facility outside the city core.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 650 Jefferson Dr., SW, Washington, DC 20001 (official NASM listing shows 650 Jefferson Dr., SW).
- Venue type: Smithsonian flagship aviation and space museum on the National Mall; part of NASM with Udvar-Hazy Center as a secondary facility.
- Capacity (main venues): Banquet 350, Theatre 485, Reception 2,500 (special-events capacities for NASM spaces).
- Seating chart: Not publicly published for the entire museum; NASM offers select-a-seat options for the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater (renovated in 2025).
- Theater capacity: Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater seats 375 after the 2025 renovation.
- Parking: No public parking facility on the National Mall; limited metered street parking; reserved parking can be arranged via ParkWhiz.
- Transit: Nearest Metro is L'Enfant Plaza (Blue/Green/Orange/Silver/Yellow lines).
- Nearby hotels: Willard InterContinental Washington (1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW), JW Marriott Washington DC (1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW), Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf (480 L’Enfant Plaza SW).
- Notable events hosted: Apollo 11 spacesuit display for Apollo 50th anniversary (July 2019); Apollo-related programming and related exhibits; the IMAX Theater reopened with a new 375-seat configuration in 2025; planetarium reopened in 2022 after renovation.