Spoiler Alert. This is a picture heavy thread about the new Moon Exhibit at the DC Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. If you would prefer to experience it yourself then don't look further. Otherwise, enjoy!
You betcha... great minds must think alike -- was just opening up Google Flights to take a peek at airfare! Question, is this a permanent exhibition?
Wow when you said "picture heavy" you were not kidding. Amazing exhibition and great pictures, thanks for sharing them
Is the DC-3 still hanging from the ceiling? Just asking because I knew someone who flew that specific aircraft.
Yes, perm. It is recently completed, which means new displays, etc. You need a ticket reserved for entry, although it is free. Sign up online.
Very cool! I think so but it's rearranged. The entrance is on the opposite side. I didn't look closely outside space.
I need to remind myself to come look at these pics every time I doorjamb my watches! Great pictorial; thanks for posting. I’m planning on visiting KSC in a few weeks and can’t wait to see again what’s on display.
Nice! I just took my 5-year-old a couple of weeks ago. Overall, I think it's a nice update to the collection and exhibition. I can't wait to go back when they complete the new construction and installation. I think my favorite things were: - Seeing the flight manual for the Apollo 11 mission. - The new planetarium shows were awesome and really won my kid over. - The aircraft and models from the late 19th century and first decade of flight - it was really interesting seeing all the bizarre contraptions people were dreaming up. - They have the original model for the Enterprise! I almost missed it - it's just sort of hanging out by the main entrance like it's no big deal! Definitely worth the trip!
Awesome! When I was in DC last year it was completely closed for the renovations. The good thing was it forced us to check out the exhibit at Dulles which I had never been to. They have the Space Shuttle Discovery over there and is also a must see! Looking forward to seeing this new exhibit next time.
Watching Discovery being flown in for her final presentation space was a day I will always remember. My wife worked at a building that overlooked the Dulles runway, so she managed to snag a few amazing pictures. I think the second one here is the best of them.