About Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
The Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia is our companion facility to the Museum on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Two large hangars display thousands of aviation and space artifacts, including a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, a Concorde, and the Space Shuttle Discovery. The Center also offers the Airbus IMAX® Theater, the Donald D. Engen Observation Tower, and the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar. Researchers will also find the majority of the Archives' collections at the Udvar-Hazy Center reading room. Regular Hours: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Admission is FREE Parking $15 Before 4:00 pm Open Every Day Except December 25
How to Get There
From Washington, DC, and points south: Take I-66 West to Route 28 North (Exit 53B): Travel on Route 28 North for 5.3 miles. Exit at Air and Space Museum Parkway and follow the signs to the Udvar-Hazy Center. From Washington, DC, and points north: Take I-495 West (Capital Beltway) to the Dulles Toll Road West (Route 267). Exit the toll road at Route 28 South (Exit 9A) and travel south 3.5 miles. Exit at Air and Space Museum Parkway and follow the signs to the Udvar-Hazy Center. From points west: Take I-66, Route 29, or Route 50 East to Route 28 North.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Heading to Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center?
No central reservation system listed for Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10038511) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center?
From Washington, DC, and points south: Take I-66 West to Route 28 North (Exit 53B): Travel on Route 28 North for 5.3 miles. Exit at Air and Space Museum Parkway and follow the signs to the Udvar-Hazy Center. From Washington, DC, and points north: Take I-495 West (Capital Beltway) to the Dulles Toll Road West (Route 267). Exit the toll road at Route 28 South (Exit 9A) and travel south 3.5 miles. Ex…
How do I contact Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center?
You can reach the park at phone: (703) 572-4118 or email: info@si.edu.
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