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North American X-15A-2

North American X-15A-2 on display in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Space Gallery. The X-15 was an important tool for developing spaceflight in the 1960s, and pilots flying above 50 miles altitude in the X-15 earned astronaut wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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North American X-15A-2

North American X-15A-2 on display in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Space Gallery. The X-15 was an important tool for developing spaceflight in the 1960s, and pilots flying above 50 miles altitude in the X-15 earned astronaut wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Lockheed XF-90

Lockheed XF-90 on display in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Cold War Gallery. A cargo version of the B-29, The C-97 Stratofreighter first flew inThe X-15 was an important tool for developing spaceflight in the 1960s, and pilots flying above 50 miles altitude in the X-15 earned astronaut wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Bristol Beaufighter

Bristol Beaufighter in the World War II Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The museum's aircraft was built under license by the Fairey Aviation Co. in Stockport, England, and delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force in 1942. It is marked as the USAAF Beaufighter flown by Capt. Harold Augspurger, commander of the 415th Night Fighter Squadron, who shot down an He 111 carrying German staff officers in September 1944. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Beech AT-11 Kansan

Beech AT-11 Kansan in the World War II Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The AT-11 was the standard U.S. Army Air Forces World War II bombing trainer; about 90 percent of the more than 45,000 USAAF bombardiers trained in AT-11s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Beech AT-11 Kansan

Beech AT-11 Kansan in the World War II Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The AT-11 was the standard U.S. Army Air Forces World War II bombing trainer; about 90 percent of the more than 45,000 USAAF bombardiers trained in AT-11s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Beech AT-11 Kansan

Beech AT-11 Kansan in the World War II Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The AT-11 was the standard U.S. Army Air Forces World War II bombing trainer; about 90 percent of the more than 45,000 USAAF bombardiers trained in AT-11s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Beech AT-11 Kansan

Beech AT-11 Kansan in the World War II Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The AT-11 was the standard U.S. Army Air Forces World War II bombing trainer; about 90 percent of the more than 45,000 USAAF bombardiers trained in AT-11s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Beech AT-11 Kansan

Beech AT-11 Kansan in the World War II Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The AT-11 was the standard U.S. Army Air Forces World War II bombing trainer; about 90 percent of the more than 45,000 USAAF bombardiers trained in AT-11s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Beech AT-11 Kansan

Beech AT-11 Kansan in the World War II Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The AT-11 was the standard U.S. Army Air Forces World War II bombing trainer; about 90 percent of the more than 45,000 USAAF bombardiers trained in AT-11s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Beech AT-11 Kansan

Beech AT-11 Kansan in the World War II Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The AT-11 was the standard U.S. Army Air Forces World War II bombing trainer; about 90 percent of the more than 45,000 USAAF bombardiers trained in AT-11s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Lockheed P-38L

Lockheed P-38L Lightning on display in the World War II Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The versatile Lightning performed many different missions during World War II, including dive bombing, level bombing, bombing through clouds, strafing, photo reconnaissance and long range escort.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Memphis Belle and North American A-36A Mustang

Memphis Belle and North American A-36A Mustang on display in the World War II Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Lockheed P-38L Lightning

Lockheed P-38L Lightning on display in the World War II Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The versatile Lightning performed many different missions during World War II, including dive bombing, level bombing, bombing through clouds, strafing, photo reconnaissance and long range escort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Lockheed P-38L Lightning

Lockheed P-38L Lightning on display in the World War II Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The versatile Lightning performed many different missions during World War II, including dive bombing, level bombing, bombing through clouds, strafing, photo reconnaissance and long range escort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Douglas C-47D Skytrain and Waco CG-4A glider

Douglas C-47D Skytrain and Waco CG-4A glider in the World War II Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Both types of aircraft were used extensively in D-Day invasion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Martin B-26G Marauder

Martin B-26G Marauder in the World War II Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The B-26 began flying combat missions in the Southwest Pacific in the spring of 1942, but most were subsequently assigned to Europe and the Mediterranean. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Douglas C-47D Skytrain

Douglas C-47D Skytrain in the World War II Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The C-47D on display, the last C-47 in routine USAF use, flew to the museum in 1975. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Messerschmitt Bf 109G-10

Messerschmitt Bf 109G-10 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The museum's Bf 109G-10 is painted to represent an aircraft from Jagdgeschwader 300, a unit that defended Germany against Allied bombers during WWII.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Messerschmitt Bf 109G-10

Messerschmitt Bf 109G-10 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The museum's Bf 109G-10 is painted to represent an aircraft from Jagdgeschwader 300, a unit that defended Germany against Allied bombers during WWII.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Screening at Entrance
All visitors may be screened with a metal detector upon entry. In addition all bags are subject to search and may be placed through an X-Ray machine. Weapons are not permitted including pocket knives and firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons.
Prohibited Items
Prohibited Items:
- Firearms*
- Knives
- Box cutters
- Food and Soda Drinks
- Alcohol
- Coolers

* Firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons, are specifically prohibited in Federal facilities in accordance with 18 USC §930 (c)

Permitted Items:
- Water bottles (clear, sealed bottle, up to 20 oz.)
- Purses
- Camera bags
- Diaper bags
- Strollers
- Service animals

Please note the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is not responsible for items left in vehicles.
Click here for frequently asked questions regarding items permitted inside the museum.
Visitor Photography Notice
Notice: Visitors may be filmed, photographed or recorded by the U.S. Air Force for educational and promotional uses, including for posting on public websites and social media.
Individuals are permitted to take their own photographs or videos while touring the museum.