Military Discounts, Free Parking at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center on Jan.11, 2026
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum will offer free parking and other discounts at its Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, Jan. 11, 2026, in honor of all veterans and active-duty military personnel. A valid military ID is required to receive the special discounts.
Free Parking. Veterans and active military will receive complimentary parking at the Udvar-Hazy Center. The regular parking fee is $15.
Airbus IMAX Theater. Special advance screenings of “We, the Marines” will be shown at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm. Other military-themed films will be presented, including “The Blue Angels,” “Aircraft Carrier: Guardian of the Seas,” and “Space: The New Frontier.”
Veterans and active-duty military will receive $2 off each ticket at the Airbus Theater. Showtimes are available online at s.si.edu/AirbusIMAX-Jan11.
Shake Shack Discount. The museum’s Shake Shack will offer a 20% discount on shakes for current and former military.
Additional Free Offerings. Aviation buffs can speak with author Col. Wolfgang Samuel (USAF-Ret.) who has written several military-themed topics from World War II and the Cold War. He will sign books Nov. 11 from noon to 4 p.m. Books will be available for purchase at the signing table and in the museum’s store.
Free guided tours are given by experienced docents that share the stories behind the museum’s collection and often have firsthand experience as pilots and engineers. The tours begin at the rear of the SR-71 Blackbird and last approximately 90 minutes.
The National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center is located in Chantilly, Virginia, near Washington Dulles International Airport, and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
These discounts and offers are only available at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3409034-0
