The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC has thousands of objects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and a lunar rock you can touch. In addition to our exhibition galleries, you may want to visit the Albert Einstein Planetarium, Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater, and the Public Observatory on the east end. There are many things to do at the Museum in DC. We offer daily tours and educational activities for both children and adults. We also have scheduled lectures and events throughout the year. Hours and Admission:Open every day except December 25. Admission is free. Regular Hours:1000 am to 5:30pm  Extended Hours: 10:00 am to 7:30pm December 26----30,2014                               March 30----April 20, 2015 Fridays and Saturdays, April 24----May 16,2015 May 17----September 7, 2015  VISITING TIPS: Limit the number of bags: All visitors are screened through metal detectors upon entry. The fewer items you bring inside the Museum, the faster your entry. Before you visit, please review the list of prohibited items,which include pocket knives and tripods . Visitors carrying prohibited items will not be allowed inside the Museum, so please leave them at home or in your car. No Food or Drink: Only bottled water is permitted in the Museum. You may only consume food and other drinks in the Food Court, not in the Museum. Groups who bring food are encouraged to picnic on the National Mall. Please Take Photos: You are welcome to take photos for personal use. However, tripods and monopods are not permitted without approval. First Aid: The Museum has a First Aid office and a nurse on duty. Please contact the nearest security officer or the Welcome Center for assistance. Visit the Welcome Center: At our Welcome Center in the South Lobby, staff and volunteers can answer any questions you have during your visit. Open:10:00 am to 5:30 pm  Phone: 202-633-2214 E-mail: NASM-visitorservice@si.edu The purpose of this passage is to_.
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