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Deets: The National Air and Space Museum will reopen half of its flagship building to the public on the National Mall Friday, Oct. 14. Eight new and renovated exhibitions, the planetarium, museum store and Mars Café will open in the building’s west end. Highlights include “Destination Moon,” which will display the Apollo 11 command module for the first time in the building since 2015; Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 spacesuit; the “Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery,” which will feature an immersive experience called Walking on Other Worlds; and the “Thomas W. Haas We All Fly” exhibition, which will include the Challenger III and the Lear Jet 23. A full list of exhibitions is available.

 The museum has been undergoing a seven-year renovation that began in 2018 and includes redesigning all 23 exhibitions and presentation spaces, complete refacing of the exterior cladding, replacement of outdated mechanical systems and other repairs and improvements. The renovation is expected to be completed in 2025.

Hint for the Average Socialite: You can reserve free time-entry passes online!