Washington, D.C. - National Museum of American History
The National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. has collected and preserved more than 3 million artifacts.
All artifacts in the National Museum of American History show some aspect of American life and history such as:
- the original Star-Spangled Banner
- Abraham Lincoln’s Top Hat
- Dizzy Gillespie’s Angled Trumpet
- Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz
Exhibitions explore major themes in American History, People, Culture, and Democracy through their many displays like the
- The Price of Freedom gallery
- America Presidency gallery
- The First Ladies gallery
- American Stories gallery
- Documents Gallery
- Archives Center and much more!
More useful information is below in this Smithsonian National Museum of American History travel guide for Washington DC visitors.
| Entrance Doors Location | National Museum of American History (NMAH) Entrance Doors: 14th St and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 Between the intersection of 12th and 14th Streets in the National Mall Area Either from Constitution Ave NW side or Madison Drive NW side |
| Admission Fee | National Museum of American History Admission: Admission is free. 10AM- 5:30PM Daily - Except Christmas day i.e. December 25th |
| Getting There |
- Take the Blue, Silver, or Orange line. - Exit at the Smithsonian Station - Take the Mall exit - Walk to the Museum Map, parking, and other transportation information for the National Museum of American History By DC Circulator bus to the National Museum of American History in Washington DC: - Take the DC Circulator bus if you are around the National Mall area. - It is economical, convenient, and saves you from way too much walking. DC circulator bus Website - National Mall Route
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| Recommendation | Tips for visiting the National Museum of American History in Washington DC: • The National Museum of American History in DC will take you at least 2 hours or more depending on your interest • You can combine with the National Gallery of Art, National Archives, Museum of Air and Space, Smithsonian Castle, or any other attraction on the north side of the National Mall. |
| Website | National Museum of American History Website |
