New galleries now open
Tracing flight from beginning to space
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum opened five new galleries on July 1, the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of its building in Washington, D.C., and in time for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Photography by Rebecca Boone
The remaining two renovated galleries will open later this year, which will complete the multi-year project.
“We celebrate the nation’s remarkable achievements in aviation and space exploration every day,” said Chris Browne, the John and Adrienne Mars director of the museum. “As we finish our renovation this year, visitors will now be able to enjoy the Smithsonian’s world-class aerospace collection in a modern facility, one that will last the next 50 years and beyond.”
Julie Summers Walker
AOPA Senior Features Editor
Julie Summers Walker is the former Senior Features Editor of AOPA publications.
