Popular for chronicling the history of aviation and space travel, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC is finding new ways to procure Chinese visitors. As a certified member of Destination DC’s Welcome (欢迎) China program, they work with the organization to promote museum offerings on official Chinese social media outlets including WeChat and are listed in all Destination DC promotional material distributed through web and sales activities. On sight, the museum offers tourists free wi-fi, paper maps in Chinese, and self-guided audio tours in Mandarin (fees apply); plus, UnionPay is accepted in shops and theaters. For more information, go to airandspace.si.edu.
Air and Space Museum Skyrockets into Chinese Market
The Spirit of St. Louis is one of the premier artifacts in the Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC. Photo: Eric Long
