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NMAI in Washington, DC
4th Street and Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20560
Phone: 202-633-1000
TTY: 202-633-5285 -
Hours & Admission
imagiNATIONS Activity Center:
10 AM–5 PM; closed Mondays
Mitsitam Cafe:
11 AM–3 PM
Mitsitam Espresso Coffee Bar:
10 AM–5 PM
Store:
10 AM–5:15 PM -
Getting Here
The NMAI is located on the National Mall between the National Air and Space Museum and the U.S. Capitol Building.Metro
L’Enfant Plaza (Blue/Orange/Green/Yellow lines), exit Maryland Avenue/Smithsonian MuseumsBus
Lines 30, 32, 34–36—Friendship Heights/Southern AvenueParking
Parking is available at meters on the surrounding streets and in local paid parking garages. There are nine bus drop-off only spaces on Maryland Avenue accessible from 3rd Street. -
Visitor Services
Phone: 202-633-1000
TTY: 202-633-5285
Email: nmai-groupreservations@si.edu -
Accessibility
The NMAI building is accessible to people with disabilities. -
Security
Check the Smithsonian website for security procedures at Smithsonian museums.