The National Air and Space Museum in D.C. is currently closed [re-opening July 30th], but you can visit the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center / National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly VA! Especially if you live in Northern Virginia, this is a great place to visit with kids. It’s easy to get to, easy to park, and lots of fun for kids!

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center / National Air & Space Museum

• Address: 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151
• Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Entry: Free timed tickets required (as of June 2021)
• Parking costs $15 before 4:00 PM

How to Get Tickets

You can get FREE timed tickets using the link on the website.

• Choose a date and time slot – weekends book up quickly.
  • Schedule a later time, after 4 PM, if you don’t want to pay for parking!
• Tickets are required for each visitor, regardless of age.
• Only 6 tickets can be reserved per email.
• Passes are only valid for issued dates and times. If you need to change your ticket date, book your desired dates and email to cancel vs. rescheduling over email.

COVID Procedures

• Masks are required for all visitors over 2 years old, regardless of vaccination status. They were strict with this requirement when we visited.
• Face shields are not permitted as a substitute for a mask.
• Maintain a safe social distance of 6 feet or more between other groups at all times and hand wash or sanitize frequently.
• The giftshop limited guests to allow for social distancing.

Entry Tips

• Bags are checked prior to entry.
• No food and drinks are allowed besides water. Keep snacks in the car.
• Print out tickets or pull up digital tickets ahead of time

Why choose Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center over the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C.?

Since we live in the D.C. suburbs, we don’t honestly go into the city that often. I know, it’s so close by, but it feels like a big trip going into the city with kids. We like going to the National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, VA since it is easier to get to for us and just as much fun for the kids. I’ve also listed some things you can do in the area if you are making the trip out here!

• If you live in the D.C. suburbs, it is less hectic than going into Washington D.C. to visit the National Air and Space Museum.
• It’s close to Dulles Airport if you are traveling.
• It tends to be quieter than the museum in D.C.
• It’s currently open!

Things to Do Close By to the National Air & Space Museum VA

What you can do around the area after you are done with the National Air and Space Museum in VA:

• Frying Farm Park
  • Address: 2739 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA
  • Entry fee: Free
  • Hours: 9 AM – 5PM Daily
• Wooboi Chicken
  • Address: 139 Spring Street, Suite 1, Herndon VA
  • Delicious fried chicken sandwiches. I recommend getting non-spiced for children, but try level 1 or 2 for yourself!

Hope you enjoy the National Air and Space Museum VA!