![Independence Avenue View of NASM, by Unknown, 1976, Smithsonian Archives - History Div, 94-2462. Independence Avenue View of NASM, by Unknown, 1976, Smithsonian Archives - History Div, 94-2462.](https://ids.si.edu/ids/iiif/SIA-94-2462/full/full/0/default.jpg)
![Air and Space Building, South Yard, by Unknown, c. 1920s, Smithsonian Archives - History Div, 2002-10653. Air and Space Building, South Yard](https://ids.si.edu/ids/iiif/SIA-2002-10653/full/full/0/default.jpg)
![Spirit of St. Louis in the United States National Museum, by Unknown, 1930s, Smithsonian Archives - History Div, 2002-12192. Spirit of St. Louis in the United States National Museum](https://ids.si.edu/ids/iiif/SIA-2002-12192-000002/full/full/0/default.jpg)
![Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Under Construction, by Unknown, October 2002, Smithsonian Archives - History Div, SIA2011-0511. Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Under Construction](https://ids.si.edu/ids/iiif/SIA-SIA2011-0511-000001/full/full/0/default.jpg)
![Chinese Kites Acquired for Display, by Unknown, Smithsonian Archives - History Div, 11442 or NHB-11442. Chinese Kites Acquired for Display](https://ids.si.edu/ids/iiif/SIA-NHB-11442/full/230,/0/default.jpg)
Historical Origins
![Wright Flyer in A&I, by Unknown, 1950s, Smithsonian Archives - History Div, 2003-19574. Wright Flyer in A&I, by Unknown, 1950s, Smithsonian Archives - History Div, 2003-19574.](https://ids.si.edu/ids/iiif/SIA-2003-19574/full/180,/0/default.jpg)
Developments Since the 1970s
![Interior View of the Aircraft Building, South Yard, by Unknown, 1950s, Smithsonian Archives - History Div, 2002-10654. Interior View of the Aircraft Building, South Yard](https://ids.si.edu/ids/iiif/SIA-2002-10654/full/180,/0/default.jpg)
![Construction of New National Air and Space Museum, by Neufeld, Harry B, 1973, Smithsonian Archives - History Div, 73-10771-21A. Construction of New National Air and Space Museum](https://ids.si.edu/ids/iiif/SIA-73-10771-21A/full/180,/0/default.jpg)
![Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Under Construction, by Unknown, October 2002, Smithsonian Archives - History Div, SIA2011-0511. Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Under Construction](https://ids.si.edu/ids/iiif/SIA-SIA2011-0511-000001/full/180,/0/default.jpg)
Further Exploration
- Chronology of the National Air and Space Museum
- Bibliography of the National Air and Space Museum
- Historic Images of the National Air and Space Museum
Related Collections
- National Air and Space Museum Records from the Smithsonian Institution Archives
- Historic Picture Highlights of the National Air and Space Museum
- Additional Records and Collections of the National Air and Space Museum across the Smithsonian
Other Resources
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