I got to go with a friend through her school. It was a six month wait. But it was worth it.
You get your tickets on line
Also the day of your visit at 630 am you can go to the ticket website and reserve up to 4 tickets.
Every morning at 6:30am tickets are released on the website. Something to consider, all tickets are timed entry.
Tickets are available online through the NMAAHC website. Tickets are available 3 months in advance. Please visit the website for complete details.
If you have a Smithsonian pass or military id you can get right in
Tickets can be reserved about three months in advance on the NMAAHC website.
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