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National Air and Space Museum

📍 National Mall · Central D.C.

Free Smithsonian museum on the Mall with aviation and spaceflight icons such as the 1903 Wright Flyer. Book a free timed-entry pass first.

🕑 Daily 10am–5:30pm (closed Dec 25)

✓ Checked on the official page Oct 31, 2026

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MuseumFREE

Smithsonian American Art Museum

📍 Downtown · Central D.C.

Smithsonian museum of American art in downtown DC. Main building open daily with free admission; sister Renwick Gallery noted as temporarily closed until mid-November 2026.

🕑 Daily 11:30am–7pm

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026

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MuseumFREE

NASA Goddard Visitor Center

📍 Greenbelt · Prince George's & Outer Maryland

Free NASA visitor center in Greenbelt with exhibits on Earth science, astrophysics, heliophysics, planetary science, and engineering. Limited midweek and Saturday hours.

🕑 Hours vary by season; see the official page

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026

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MuseumFREE

College Park Aviation Museum

📍 College Park · Prince George's & Outer Maryland

Prince George's County museum at the world's oldest continuously operating airport (since 1909). General admission is free throughout 2026; group tours of 10+ may still charge.

🕑 Tue–Sun 10am–4pm

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026

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MuseumFREE

Glenstone

📍 Potomac · Montgomery County MD

Private contemporary art museum and landscape in Potomac integrating indoor galleries, outdoor sculpture, and architecture. Free timed tickets required; ages 12 and older only.

🕑 Thu–Sun 10am–5pm

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026

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MuseumFREE

National Air and Space Museum (Washington, DC)

📍 National Mall · Central D.C.

Smithsonian aviation and space museum on the National Mall with historic aircraft and spacecraft. Free admission with required free timed-entry passes; reserve online before visiting.

🕑 Daily 10am–5:30pm

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026

Details Official site ↗

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