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Social Studies Field Trips

National Air and Space Museum


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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: National Air and Space Museum
STREET: Edl Services Dept., MRC 305, 6th St. and Independence Ave., SW
CITY: WashingtonSTATE: DCZIP: 20560COUNTY: D.C.
PHONE: 202-357-2700FEES: None for general admission. Fees for films and planetarium.
HOURS AND DAYS: Daily, 10 am - 5:30 pm.
METRO: L'Enfant Plaza station on the Blue/Orange line.


TEACHER INFORMATION FOR FIELD TRIPS

GRADES: 2UNITS: Trans/Com
CONTACT: Charlene Turner PHONE: 202-357-1543
TYPE: MuseumFEES: None
DAYS: T W Th FHOURS: 10:15 am, 11:30 am
LUNCH: Fast food service
GROUP SIZE: 45-60; one adult per 15 students
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Yes
LENGTH OF TOUR: 1 hour (Oct. 10 - May 4)


DESCRIPTION AND RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION: A tour of aircraft, spacecraft, and special exhibits. Tours by written request (3 - 8 weeks prior to visit) only! Several exhibits relate to the role of individuals in development of aviation and space technology. Planetarium show every 40 min. ($2.75 per student, $4.00 per adult). Movies vary, prices are the same.

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Last updated on Sept. 30, 1999
Maintained by Martin M. Creel:  Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us