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National Air and Space MuseumvsInternational Spy Museum
Both National Air and Space Museum and International Spy Museum are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, National Air and Space Museum is the choice of most reviewers compared to International Spy Museum. National Air and Space Museum is ranked #7 in Washington DC with positive reviews from 7 reviews such as Time Out, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
National Air and Space Museum
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6th and Independence Ave., SW, Washington DC, DC 20560
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Frommer's "The museum, now in its 36th year, chronicles the story of the mastery of flight, from Kitty Hawk to outer space." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The world's most-visited museum is heavenly for adults and a must for kids." Full review
Time Out "The imposing Tennessee marble modernist block, by Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum, incorporates three skylit, double-height galleries, which house missiles, aircraft and space stations." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This fascinating museum welcomes more than nine million visitors annually, making it one of Washington's and the world's most popular." Full review
Where "World’s largest collection of aircraft and space vehicles (Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, Bell X-1, 1903 Wright Flyer). " Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum contains a trove of celebrated aircraft." Full review
Fodor's "This is the one of the country's most visited museums." Full review
Frommer's "This is among America’s favorite museums...it does so in a multi-layered fashion, mixing extraordinary artifacts with IMAX movies, videos, and hands-on exploration of displayed equipment." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of Washington’s most popular destinations, the museum features the largest collection of aviation and space artifacts in the world"
15 Best Museums in Washington, D.C.
March 20, 2023
Travel + Leisure "With eight new exhibition spaces housing aviation artifacts. If that's not enough, you can head to the affiliated Udvar-Hazy Center to peruse legendary aircraft like the Discovery space shuttle"
32 Best Things to Do in Washington, D.C., From Must-see National Landmarks to Renowned Museums
July 31, 2023
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Keep in mind that the Air and Space Museum in D.C. needs a timed entry pass, so book yours well in advance, especially if you're visiting on a weekend.
International Spy Museum
Concierge Travel + Leisure Time Out
Afar Magazine
Not For Tourists Fodor's Michelin Guide
National Geographic Where
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700 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington DC 20024
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Concierge "The only facility dedicated to the study of international espionage, this museum has a permanent collection of artifacts and spy gadgets."
Travel + Leisure "A must-visit for both wannabe spy kids and their John le Carré-reading parents, this terrific interactive museum gives you the chance to try your hand at espionage." Full review
Time Out "If your idea of a fun museum experience includes adopting a cover and memorising your alias’s vitals... you’ve come to the right spot." Full review
Afar Magazine "If you are intrigued by spies, and want to separate fact from fiction, then the place for you." Full review
Not For Tourists "For all the future Aldrich Ames out there."
Fodor's "A fitting home for this museum, which displays the world's largest collection of spy artifacts." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Spy Museum complex of historic 19C buildings houses the world's largest collection of international espionage artifacts on display to the public." Full review
National Geographic ""Operation Spy combines videos, themed environments, and hands-on challenges; people can try their hand at being an actual spy." Full review
Where "Dedicated to the craft, practice and history of espionage around the world." Full review
Atlas Obscura "“They say you're judged by the strength of your enemies”—James Bond, Quantum of Solace. " Full review
