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National Museum of American History

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Northwest Washington, Washington

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National Museum of American History

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Ranked #2 for exhibits in Washington
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and AFAR Media recommend this place
"Great to see all of the history of this country displayed so well."(18 Tips)
"The exhibit for Star Spangled Banner is truly awesome."(9 Tips)
"gowns and the pop culture exhibits before the crowds."(9 Tips)
"Check out the first ladies exhibit with all the inaugural gowns."(7 Tips)

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Samuel DonisApril 4, 2015
American history museum
Serene AnsariJune 12, 2012
Check out the first ladies exhibit with all the inaugural gowns. So elegant.
lorraine dooJuly 24, 2013
More patents for mousetraps than any other machine.
Jacobo GómezMarch 22, 2015
As good as a museum can be
Justin PischkeNovember 24, 2010
This was my favorite museum on the Mall. I was really hoping to see more Pop Culture.
Jasmine RichJuly 22, 2010
WoW!!!! There is so much that I didn't know. It almost makes me ashamed that I am an American not knowing my own history.
Sydnea LewisApril 19, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Check out our new exhibit: American Stories on the 2nd floor!
Joe CooperNovember 1, 2015
So much to see! 🇺🇸
Jaclyn UrbanMay 18, 2013
If you don't care about toasters or how we ate in the 50's skip this place.. I found it kind of boring here, except the floor with the President's things.
Richard BJuly 29, 2014
Watch out for eye strain, so many displays are poorly lit to the point of being unable to read text, let alone see dark objects.
Pablo RamosMay 11, 2015
neither exciting nor informative, really gimmicky too
Zach ZabkaMay 22, 2014
Kermit the frog is not there until 2016 when they open the new area
Alex DobyanFebruary 27, 2015
Can be kitschy, but is generally interesting.
Mitchell CurrinDecember 1, 2014
Great way to spend the day in DC.
Dirty BirdAugust 9, 2014
Favorite of all the museums on the mall.
Scott LameOctober 20, 2011
Try the chocolate pudding and see the star-spangled banner cafe'
Teisha AllisonSeptember 28, 2011
Lots to see, take your time and go through more than once if possible!
Mary Kate du LaneyMarch 11, 2011
Be sure to check out the Star-Spangled Banner - the flag that inspired the National Anthem...
Lynn RodgersJanuary 14, 2011
Gift shop is amazing....Great chackas for history buffs....or parents, grand-parents!
Lexi GoldJuly 22, 2011
The Price of Freedom is by far the best exhibit! Don't miss out.
Chris LeeJanuary 2, 2011
I spend hours at all the Smithsonian Museums when I'm in DC. History is cool!
c contrerasOctober 25, 2015
All the American history of business and entrepreneurship
National Museum of American HistoryNovember 19, 2013
Tomorrow, Nov. 20, 2013, we will close at 1 PM and some of our exhibitions will be closed.
Sunni Smiles :)July 6, 2010
This place is great to go to when you have free time. Lots of cool exhibits!
Ashley GillilandJune 23, 2019
Many interesting artifacts.
Natural SoapFebruary 10, 2015
Like this Treasures of American Culture
Lizzie BoazMay 16, 2013
Julia Child's kitchen - Bon appetit!
Studio 60 MediaApril 8, 2013
Loved seeing Julia Child's kitchen
Joel ValdezSeptember 8, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Pay as much attention as you can - the information that can be learned here is stuff that I had never heard about transportation in our country - ever.
Don GuisingerJune 4, 2010
Check out The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden on the 3rd floor. It's very detailed, well laid out.
Ryan UnderwoodSeptember 18, 2011
Prestige is a challenging puzzle. Read the clue closely. Only use president signs from the 20th century.
CourtneyAugust 23, 2014
Did the scavenger hunt! Really fun!
Jane Mallol DunkelbergerJuly 5, 2013
U can get right in if U don't have a bag/ purse
Nicole RiveraFebruary 16, 2013
Girl Scouts exhibit brought back fun memories but I wish it was bigger.
National Museum of American HistoryAugust 22, 2012
Now on exhibition in the Hall of Instruments.
Melissa VanVoorenOctober 3, 2010
If you have kids you have to make it to the Spark Lab! My 2 year old is loving it!
James WattApril 5, 2011
The most boring museum at the mall. Go next door and check out the Natural History Museum instead!
Erik GrayApril 14, 2017
See the Star-Spangled Banner!
A LJuly 4, 2014
Great museum but terrible service at the cafe
Shawn MahoneyMay 20, 2013
Wow, this was truly hell on earth! It was a school trip day and there were thousands of them. And not one person could control them. Made the experience miserable.
Natasha WJune 8, 2010
Apollo exhibit and watch each video for each decade.
DashaMay 30, 2016
Cool!!! The best!
Amy WhitelawJuly 1, 2010
Been here 5+ times
To avoid the field trip crowds, enter from the mall entrance not the one on constitution. The mall entrance is always less crowded.
Christine HaApril 25, 2016
Pop culture galore 👍🏼
Lydia Soto RodriguezJuly 16, 2015
Awesome museum!
Stephanie CJune 11, 2012
Henry Fitz collection - "raw" glass used in telescope production
Ann BuchananMay 18, 2013
Don't miss the First Ladies inaugural gowns
Meagan HealyDecember 29, 2015
Kermit the Frog Muppet on display here.
Bea Navarro-HerbertOctober 20, 2011
Disable your "flash" you will thank me when you see your pics :)
April MartinFebruary 24, 2018
Would have been way more fun if the area we wanted to see wasn’t under construction and closed

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