Virginia Air and Space Center

Air & Space Combined

Want to send you imagination soaring above the clouds? Then you will want to check out the Virginia Air and Space Center where all things aircraft and space related can be found.

It is the visitor center for Langley Airforce Base and for NASA Langley Research Center. At the Air and Space Center you can see over one hundred interactive exhibits. You will learn about the history of NASA and what the latest space and flight research is today.

Lots of Exhibits to Enjoy

Some of our favorite exhibits include:

• Adventures in Flight – you can experience hands-on as you wing walk on a bi-plane or become an air traffic controller. Just two of the several activities designed to let you feel first hand what flying is all about.
• Air & Space Craft exhibit – discover the facts about the many air craft on display
• Ham Radio – explore the world of ham radio through this exhibit
• Space Gallery – build a space shuttle, explore Mars and be an astronaut. Even see a moon rock at  this display which takes a look at space flight.

IMAX Theater

You can also enjoy a movie in 3-D at the IMAX theater. So if you ever wanted to visit the moon or fly through the clouds, here is your chance to be a pilot or astronaut!

Location: 600 Settlers Landing Road Hampton VA 23669

Contact:  (757) 727-0900

Hours: vary depending on the time of year - The Virginia Air & Space Center is open every day except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The Riverside 3D IMAX® Theater at the Virginia Air & Space Center is open every day with a limited evening schedule on Thanksgiving and Christmas

Admission: prices vary depending on whether you just see the exhibits or go to the IMAX