They release them about 6:30 a.m. for that day. If you want tickets you have get them quick because they go fast. However, military members, veterans and first responders can enter with a guest by showing their ID card
As of September, tickets are needed only for weekend visits. To request them, go to the museum website. They are given out on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 9:00am ET three months in advance. For example, tickets for October will be given out on the 1st Wednesday in July.
Online
You can go to the AAM when it first open and possibly get in or you can call when they are issuing tickets
Advance tickets are on the first Wednesday of the month, but they are already gone for the next release. Same day tickets are first come first served online at 6:00am. You can get a max of 4 tickets. Walk ups are available after 1pm, but only one ticket per person.
You have to go online. They do have walk up tickets for that day but if it's busy you're not getting in
Their website if you want advance tickets
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