WASHINGTON DC — The Independence Avenue entrance of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum glows at dusk on the National Mall. The museum houses the world's largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft artifacts, including the Wright brothers' first airplane and the Apollo 11 command module. Since opening in 1976, the Air and Space Museum has welcomed more than 350 million visitors, making it one of the most visited museums globally.

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