Originally Posted by
so3003
We are flying at night from IAD to LHR on BA and hoping to visit the UdvarHazy Centre before flying. When am I able to check in luggage at IAD? Is it feasible to drop our luggage there and then head to the museum? I don't want to trail our suitcases around it!
Thanks
Originally Posted by
mikeyfly
I would never, ever do this - as a victim myself of a car break in in Marbella a few years back, valuables left in car aren't often covered under travel insurance. I came out very badly on this front !
I am local. I'd have no concerns about leaving luggage in a rental car at
Udvar-Hazy. This is a semi-US Government facility in the middle of nowhere.
Udvar-Hazy does have luggage lockers: During Your Visit | National Air and Space Museum. First come, first serve, however. (So, staying at a IAD hotel the night before may have some value to it.)
Don't know whether or not you have a car. If so, everything is easy - museum is free, except a cost for parking (15 USD). If you don't have a car, then Uber/taxi is best. While the Metro bus to/from IAD can be convenient, each passenger will need a SmartTrip card or have the WMATA app. The SmartTrip card is 5 USD, IIRC, and that does not include any fares.
Hope this helps. I visited Duxford in January. If you've been there, I know you'll like Udvar-Hazy!