National Air and Space Museum news

What the Air and Space Museum will look like after its seven-year renovation

The "reimagining" will offer brand new exhibits, artifacts, and a refaced marble facade.

Air and Space Museum to start seven-year, nearly $1B overhaul by the summer of 2018

Expect new exhibits, roofing, and new cladding for the facade.

The National Air and Space Museum’s options for building exterior refresh

Along with the main roof and the HVAC system, the marble facade and glass curtain wall also need a total refresh.

How the Air and Space Museum’s renovation cost compares to other Smithsonian projects

Later this year, renovations are expected to begin on the 40-year-old National Air and Space Museum. This will be the most costly project the Smithsonian Institution has ever undertaken. The museum renovations will cost nearly $1 billion.

D.C. Cultural Institutions Undergoing Renovations

From the National Cathedral to the Watergate Hotel, here are the cultural institutions you should keep your eye on for the next few years. Each one is either currently undergoing or planned to undergo major renovations.

For $365M, the Air and Space Museum Will Get a New Look