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National Museum of American History
History Museum
Northwest Washington, Washington
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and AFAR Media recommend this place
"The exhibit for Star Spangled Banner is truly awesome."(9 Tips)
"Great to see all of the history of this country displayed so well."(18 Tips)
"Check out the first ladies exhibit with all the inaugural gowns."(7 Tips)
"gowns and the pop culture exhibits before the crowds."(9 Tips)
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Alan BruceJanuary 10, 2012Amazing museum! America at war is really good and is worth the walk around even if you only have 10 mins
Nico PitneyApril 6, 2014If you're not carrying a bag, you can skip the longer slower line in front of the Mall and go straight to metal detectors
Ernest TurnerAugust 2, 2015Everything your amazed from the time you walk in to the time you leave out
National Museum of American HistoryAugust 22, 2012We are open from 10 AM to 7:30 PM until Sunday, September 2 (with certain exceptions). After that, we will close at 5:30 PM.
Alicia JonesMarch 20, 2011Participate in a sit in and also do the scavenger hunt on Addy the American girl. Learned a lot about Civil War history and lots of interesting facts.
Hope DanyelleAugust 30, 2014Exhibits on American wars, The Civil Rights Movement, and the Food on our Table.
Carolin S.May 9, 2013I loved the "First Ladies" exhibition and the part about people on Elm Street. Well done!
- National Museum of American HistoryDecember 10, 2013Dec. 10, 2013: We're open despite the snow. Come see our Little Golden Books exhibition. It closes Jan. 12.
- National Museum of American HistoryAugust 22, 2012You can see our new exhibition of Julia Child's Kitchen until September 3. The kitchen will re-open on November 20, 2012 as part of "FOOD: Transforming the American Table, 1950-2000."
Ashley SteeleAugust 5, 2011This museum is very hands on...so I would recommend bringing hand sanitizer. This way you can interact with the exhibits without getting sick.
Kara FDecember 14, 2013Make sure to stop and see Stubby the war hero dog on the 3rd floor (WW I). Disappointed that his coat and medals are not on display.
Nelio CostaNovember 7, 2010The American Presidency and Lincoln Areas are so well done it's crazy. Make sure you go all the way upstairs, this is where pop culture truly lives.- National Museum of American HistoryNovember 6, 2013On temporary view in "American Stories," shackles that restrained a Pres. Lincoln assassination co-conspirator.
AanuOluwapo OyeMay 27, 2013It's not open today but the park across is beautiful... Just chill, read a book or buy some snacks from the food truck...
Meagan HealyDecember 28, 2015Stop #5 on the 'Jim Henson In MD' Mini-Tour (DC). As of December 2015, the Muppet 'Kermit The Frog' is on display.
Wandong YangJuly 31, 2013Great and informative exhibitions! However, avoid the cafeteria unless you are dog and tired and cant move an inch to grab a hotdog outside...the food is definitely not worth its price.- National Museum of American HistoryJanuary 21, 2014Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014: Smithsonian museums will close at 4 PM today due to snow. Stay warm!
ShannonMarch 17, 2011Check out the American Presidency exhibit on the 3rd floor & the First Ladies exhibit on the 2nd! Both are interesting & very well done.
Sandi BlankenshipSeptember 4, 2013Try the cafeteria for a wonderful lunch! The salad bar is awesome!
Molly StewartJune 22, 2011Such an amazing place to learn about the history of the United States. The dresses of former First Ladies is by far beautiful!
Meik LoughranJuly 16, 2010Take the free tour available evey hour to get an idea what you'd like to focus on. Way too much to appreciate in one day. Very interesting and fun for all ages!
Luke CardyDecember 27, 2015We found the Kermit puppet but despite signs on the wall saying that there was a full Muppets exhibit, we couldn't find it anywhere.
springhill medgroupAugust 22, 2012Really huh, even the fictional super heroes of America have their place on the museum or am I just too amazed to assume?
Summer HoyaMay 16, 2012"See dresses the First Ladies have worn, pop culture, presidency history, something for everyone"- Kendall, COL'15
Laura Grow-NybergJune 9, 2015About half of the museum is closed, getting ready for exhibits that open next year. It was much better in the past and will probably be much better in the future, but right now it's just okay.
MetroSeeker.comJuly 24, 2011In the Air and Space museum is a collection of International Space objects including cellophane wrapped bread cubes. - No, we aren't making that up.
Becky ClingenpeelJuly 26, 2011The hat Lincoln was wearing when he was shot is with the presidential stuff & not the civil war Lincoln stuff. I kept looking for it in the wrong area!
Doors4Home.com - Quality DoorsJune 28, 2011Really awesome trip. We spent all day going to different Smithsonian museums and we still didn't see them all!
- Jorge PerezJune 20, 2016See first lady's exhibition interesting to see there was a 21 year old first lady. Always thought Jackie Kennedy was at 31 yrs old.
Judy SingletonAugust 22, 2014What a disappointment! We have more exhibits in the museum where I live.
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National Museum of American History
1400 Constitution Ave NW (at 14th St NW)
Washington, D.C. 20560
United States
Washington, D.C. 20560
United States
At: National Mall
We collect, preserve, and display American heritage in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific and military history. Terms: si.edu/terms
Open until 5:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:30 PM
(202) 633-3383
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Ann - 9.5
"Beautiful spot in Washington, great view of DC, very well kept, Illumination during the night is amazing!! You need a ticket to enter into the monument."
Guillodf - 9.2
"Try to go early. It gets pretty packed in the afternoon. Great exhibits. My faves were Exploring the Planets, Amelia Earhart, and the one w/ the ISS."
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