--- description: "National Air and Space Museum parking: no museum lot, limited meters, and nearby Parksy spaces from $15 a day, including options 0.3 mi away." title: Parking Near National Air and Space Museum, Washington | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-national-air-and-space-museum-washington-ba1aef.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near National Air and Space Museum, Washington Landmark Parking · Washington, District of Columbia · National Air and Space Museum Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 655 Jefferson Drive SW [Airport Parking (DCA)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/dc/dca) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/dc/washington) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/dc/washington) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/dc/washington) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/washington) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/dc/washington) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/dc/washington) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/dc/washington) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/dc/washington) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/dc/washington) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/dc/washington) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/dc/washington) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/dc/washington) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/dc/washington) Where Can I Park for the National Air and Space Museum? The National Air and Space Museum does not have its own parking facility or a public Smithsonian museum lot. Nearby options include limited city-operated metered spaces and paid commercial lots. Parksy lists spaces 0.3 mi away from $15 a day, while Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station is 0.2 mi away with a 5-minute walk. Listen to article 5:06 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
655 Jefferson Drive SW
Closest listed space
Covered Parking Garage at 901 D St. SW, Washington, DC, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
Nearest station
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
## Parking Near Washington [Secure Covered Parking at 901 D St. SW, Washington DC $18.95/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-covered-parking-at-901-d-st-sw-washington-d-137146) [Covered Parking Garage at 901 D St. SW, Washington, DC $18.95/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/covered-parking-garage-at-901-d-st-sw-washington-d-137158) [Secure Downtown Garage Space - Prime Washington, DC $52.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-downtown-garage-space-prime-washington-dc-164363) [Secure Covered Parking at 601 North Building Garage, DC $15.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-covered-parking-at-601-north-building-garag-138493) [Convenient Parking at 270 6th St. NW, Washington, DC $24.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/convenient-parking-at-270-6th-st-nw-washington-dc-137229) [Convenient Valet Parking at 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW, DC $35.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/convenient-valet-parking-at-480-lenfant-plaza-sw-d-135521) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![National Air and Space Museum, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-national-air-and-space-museum-washington-ba1aef.webp) National Air and Space Museum, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at the National Air and Space Museum on Jefferson Drive The National Air and Space Museum does not offer its own parking facility, so drivers cannot use an attraction-operated car park at 655 Jefferson Drive SW. The museum’s official directions identify limited metered parking spots and paid commercial parking lots nearby (airandspace.si.edu). The Smithsonian also says there is no public parking facility for its museums on the National Mall. A limited number of city-operated metered parking spaces are available (si.edu), but these are not a dedicated museum lot and are likely to be especially useful for short visits rather than a full museum day. ## Commercial Parking and Metered Spaces Near the National Mall Paid commercial parking lots are available near the site, according to the museum’s directions (airandspace.si.edu). The Smithsonian specifically identifies limited city-operated metered parking spaces as another option around the National Mall (si.edu). For a longer visit, reserving a commercial space can avoid relying on a limited curbside supply. [ParkWhiz](https://www.parksy.com/blog/parkwhiz-united-states-review-pros-cons-summary-services) is identified by the museum as a service for reserving parking nearby (airandspace.si.edu), while city-operated meters provide the official on-street alternative around the Mall (si.edu). Show map of Washington ## Busy National Mall Periods and Nearby Street Parking Parking pressure is concentrated around the National Mall because the site shares the area with other Smithsonian museums and attractions. The Smithsonian describes the city-operated metered supply as limited (si.edu), so spaces can be difficult to secure during busy museum periods. Street parking around the museum is metered rather than visitor parking provided by the attraction. The museum’s official directions distinguish limited metered spaces from paid commercial lots nearby (airandspace.si.edu), making a commercial reservation the more predictable choice when the visit needs several hours. ## Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Museum Parksy lists secure covered parking at 901 D St. SW, 0.3 mi from the site, for $18.95 a day. A covered parking garage at the same address is also 0.3 mi away and costs $18.95 a day. Secure downtown garage space 0.3 mi away is listed at $52 a day. Other nearby choices include secure covered parking at the 601 North Building Garage, 0.3 mi away, for $15 a day, and parking at 270 6th St. NW, also 0.3 mi away, for $24 a day. Valet parking at 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW is 0.4 mi away and costs $35 a day. ## Walking and Rail Access to the National Air and Space Museum Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station is the nearest listed station, 0.2 mi from the museum. The walk takes 5 minutes, making rail a practical alternative when Mall parking is busy. The museum stands at 655 Jefferson Drive SW, 1.0 mi from Washington center. Visitors arriving by train can complete the final approach on foot rather than searching for a limited metered space or using a commercial lot. Show street view near National Air and Space Museum ## Sources - [National Air and Space Museum website](https://airandspace.si.edu/) - [District of Columbia Department of Transportation](https://ddot.dc.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Getting Here](https://airandspace.si.edu/visit/museum-dc/directions) - [Getting Here](https://airandspace.si.edu/visit/udvar-hazy-center/directions) - [National Air and Space Museum](https://www.si.edu/museums/air-and-space-museum) - [What to Expect](https://airandspace.si.edu/visit/udvar-hazy-center/visiting-tips) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for the National Air and Space Museum? The National Air and Space Museum does not have its own parking facility or a public Smithsonian museum lot. Nearby options include limited city-operated metered spaces and paid commercial lots. Parksy lists spaces 0.3 mi away from $15 a day, while Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station is 0.2 mi away with a 5-minute walk. ### Does the National Air and Space Museum Have Visitor Parking? The National Air and Space Museum does not offer an attraction-operated car park at 655 Jefferson Drive SW. The Smithsonian says there is no public parking facility for its museums on the National Mall. Drivers can use limited city-operated metered spaces or paid commercial parking lots nearby. ### What Commercial Parking Options Are Near the National Air and Space Museum? Paid commercial parking lots are available near the National Air and Space Museum. ParkWhiz is identified as a service for reserving nearby parking. Parksy lists parking 0.3 mi away for $15 a day, $18.95 a day, $24 a day, or $52 a day, plus a 0.4 mi valet option for $35 a day. ### Is Street Parking Available Near the National Air and Space Museum? Limited city-operated metered parking spaces are available around the National Mall. Street parking near the museum is metered rather than visitor parking provided by the attraction. Because the supply is limited and demand increases during busy museum periods, a commercial reservation is the more predictable choice for several hours. ### How Much Does Nearby Parking Cost? Parksy lists secure covered parking at the 601 North Building Garage 0.3 mi away for $15 a day. Parking at 901 D St. SW is 0.3 mi away for $18.95 a day, while parking at 270 6th St. NW is $24 a day. Valet parking at 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW is 0.4 mi away for $35 a day. ### Can I Reach the National Air and Space Museum by Train? Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station is the nearest listed station, 0.2 mi from the National Air and Space Museum. The walk takes 5 minutes, making rail a practical alternative when Mall parking is busy. 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