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Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum doesn't get sharply crowded at any single point in the day — its typical pattern stays moderate through opening hours. It's usually quietest 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, which is the best window if you want to avoid the crowds. Across the week, Saturdays draw the biggest crowds and Mondays are the calmest. Expect noticeably heavier crowds on weekends than on weekdays.
The least crowded times at Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum are usually 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Mondays tend to be the quietest day.
Yes. Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is busier on Saturdays and Sundays than on weekdays, and Saturdays are the most crowded day of all.
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is typically least crowded 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, and Mondays are the quietest day of the week.
The current crowd level for Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is shown at the top of this page, based on recent visitor reports where available. The hourly chart above also marks how crowded it typically is at this time of day in Washington DC.