Round out your experience at the National Air and Space Museum with a trip to the cafe, a show in the Lockheed Martin IMAX® Theater or planetarium, and a spin through our Museum store.
Mars Café
Open 10am to 5pm
Whether you’re looking for a snack, drink, or a meal, the Mars Café is your destination. No airplane food in sight.
Menu items include: sandwiches, pizza, salad, pastries, coffee and espresso.
Be aware that we handle and prepare egg, milk, wheat, shellfish, fish, soy, peanut and tree nut products, sesame products and other potential allergens in the food production areas of our facility. A select number of commercial pre-packaged products, with ingredient labels, are available.
The Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe is located half a block away in the National Museum of the American Indian. Show your free timed-entry pass to the National Air and Space Museum to the cashier for a 10% discount.
Note: Once you leave the National Air and Space Museum, you will need a new free timed-entry pass to re-enter.
Reopening July 28, 2025
Enjoy short educational films on aviation, spaceflight, or astronomy during the day. Return after hours for Hollywood's latest hits.
Tickets to IMAX shows are only available for purchase on site at the National Air and Space Museum.
Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Contact the Smithsonian's Group Sales office.
Explore the universe without leaving the Museum.
Tickets to planetarium shows are only available for purchase on site at the National Air and Space Museum.
We also offer monthly free shows and reservations for large groups.
Our three-level Museum store contains souvenirs for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you're looking for a t-shirt, toy, or fan favorite astronaut ice cream, you're sure to find something to remember you visit.