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National Museum of American History
History Museum
Northwest Washington, Washington
Has a stamp of approval from Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and AFAR Media
"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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April MartinFebruary 24, 2018Would have been way more fun if the area we wanted to see wasn’t under construction and closed
Tammy ZhouJuly 24, 2011Check out the first ladies wing to see inaugural gowns from mamie eisenhower to michelle obama!
Visit the third floor gift shop and buy some personalized dog-tags!
National Museum of American HistoryFebruary 13, 2014Due to snow, the museum is closed today, Feb. 13, 2014.
rakesh SuryaSeptember 25, 2011Wat da history of museum of America?????I wanna it tat...anybody know tat?
aroJune 7, 2010check out the poster i made for APIAVote in 2004! it's in the "The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden" exhibition.
Jessie Van AmburgMarch 18, 2013As of March 2013, literally half of the museum is closed for renovations. So disappointing!!- Keith MichaelisAugust 4, 2010Museum store has inexpensiive jewerly that. Are great for gifts for kids.
steve ulrichApril 7, 2012don't waste your $ on the simulators in the basement. they're calibrated to put you to sleep.
sokari ekineJuly 30, 2012Disappointing - more like an exhibit of placards. Slaves presented as poorly paid workers with no insight into the reality found in slave narratives.
- Rachel WatkinsJuly 24, 2015Skip the Stars and Stripes Cafeteria. The food is WAY overpriced and tastes like disappointment. Slice of pizza was $7 and was bad.
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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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Yes
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- 8.5
"Cannot believe that you can still see this flag! Just very neat to be so close to such an inspirational part of American history."
Kaitlin - 7.7
"Hi-ho! The original, collarless version of who would eventually become an international superstar. Very cool."
Andrew Koenig - 7.1
"A foodie's paradise! After admiring all the wares, be sure to watch some of the videos too."
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- 8.8
"Very historically informative in a tasteful way. All graphic images/information is blocked off so you can make the choice of what to see. Excellent museum."
Lauren Millard - 8.7
"Beautiful gardens to sit and read a book in the morning. Nice and peaceful, with some really quiet corners."
Hilsdon Photography LLC - 8.2
"The cafe great. Museum very disappointing. Of all the great things to learn and art of our native North Americans this museum misses. Building is beautiful."
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- 9.3
"It's fun & educational. A must go spot if you are traveling with young children. Both adults and children. Will enjoy it."
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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