National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SW, Washington, D.C. 20560
(202) 633-2214
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Smithsonian displays Neil Armstrong’s spacesuit for the first time in 13 years
The restored suit reappears for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing
363-foot rocket to be projected onto the Washington Monument this week
The display will mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing
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D.C.'s top 10 places for crying in public, mapped
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2017’s top 10 Uber destinations in the D.C. area
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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.
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D.C. Cultural Institutions Undergoing Renovations
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