National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution Email Format
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosDistrict of Columbia, United States201-500 Employees
The National Air and Space Museum, part of the Smithsonian Institution, is based in Washington, DC. It preserves the largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, spanning all aspects of human flight, along with related artworks and archival materials. The institution operates two major facilities that together attract millions of visitors each year and houses the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies. Its primary audience comprises general visitors, educators, and researchers seeking to understand aviation and space history. With a workforce described as hundreds of employees, the museum functions as a major national resource within the Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos industry, emphasizing preservation, scholarship, and public access.