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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 Mall
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and AFAR Media recommend this place
"The exhibit for Star Spangled Banner is truly awesome."(9 Tips)
"You have to check out the First Ladies exhibit, beautiful!"(7 Tips)
"gowns and the pop culture exhibits before the crowds."(9 Tips)
"Ruby Slippers and Kermit the Frog."(8 Tips)

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Teisha AllisonSeptember 28, 2011
Lots to see, take your time and go through more than once if possible!
Matt HardwickMarch 13, 2012
Check out the family bathrooms, on the second floor east side for a quiet getaway.
Jeff GrandstaffMarch 15, 2019
Great exhibition! A must see!
Carolin S.May 9, 2013
I loved the "First Ladies" exhibition and the part about people on Elm Street. Well done!
Scott HielenDecember 30, 2011
Free wifi! It's cleverly named "public" and prompts you to agree to the Smithsonian's terms.
Dustin MalletAugust 7, 2014
Awesome place must see Archie Bunkers chair.
James ZimenoffJuly 24, 2015
Easy to get lost in, give yourself plenty of time to explore!
Dirty BirdAugust 9, 2014
Fun museum with a lot to see and do
AMay 1, 2019
A must to learn about our great country.
Smokey @dcnavyOctober 1, 2015
Go on a rainy day, able to see more with less interruption
Washington BladeJuly 12, 2011
See the moving "HIV and AIDS 30 Years Ago" exhibit with accompanying website http://americanhistory.si.edu/hivaids. See Roger Lyons' quilt panel and read his story on the 1st Floor artifacts wall.
Washington BladeAugust 11, 2011
Zoom Urban Lesbian Excursions ladies’ kickball on the Mall Sunday 3pm meeting between National Museum of History & Smithsonian Castle & will be identifiable by purple balloons. Free event.
Steve McKinneyFebruary 13, 2011
Go to the Kinsey Collection. In the back are touch screen iMacs where you can read texts from slavery and civil rights times
Ashley RaethelNovember 12, 2011
Awesome way to spend a day in DC. One of the best museums on the mall.
jillzAugust 19, 2010
Apollo exhibit definitely worth a stop. Watch the video too. Deconstructed house also excellent.
Don GuisingerJune 4, 2010
Check out The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden on the 3rd floor. It's very detailed, well laid out.
Gilles BoeykensDecember 13, 2014
Worth a visit when you're in DC!
K12 IncJune 21, 2011
Did you know? James Smithson, who left his estate to the United States for the foundation of the Smithsonian Institute, had never set foot on American soil. Read more
Judy SingletonAugust 22, 2014
What a disappointment! We have more exhibits in the museum where I live.
Karl WarrenJanuary 20, 2015
One of my favorites is Julia Child's kitchen
Alex DobyanFebruary 27, 2015
Can be kitschy, but is generally interesting.
Rebecca EsparzaSeptember 18, 2014
If your phone needs a quick charge, the Visitor Information area has outlets.
Fazal BahardeenFebruary 3, 2012
Heyy guys! The American History Museum represents the heritage and culture of the United States Read more
Jeff WilsonSeptember 16, 2013
The American flag that flew over Fort McHenry is worth the visit.
Amy CummingsSeptember 25, 2017
Lots of cool interactive features.
kirstie rApril 8, 2013
Pay the $6 and do the butterfly exhibit.
Alicia JonesMarch 20, 2011
Participate 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.
Tammy CMay 20, 2013
Luce foundation center @ Smithsonian American Art Museum has Luce Artist talks @ 1:30pm on June 1, July 7 & August 11
springhill medgroupAugust 22, 2012
Really huh, even the fictional super heroes of America have their place on the museum or am I just too amazed to assume?
Dirty BirdAugust 9, 2014
Favorite of all the museums on the mall.
National Museum of American HistoryJanuary 21, 2014
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014: Smithsonian museums will close at 4 PM today due to snow. Stay warm!
elisabethJune 18, 2010
Go see Dorothy's shoes & Archie Bunker's chair. If you get to participate in the sit ins, do so on the 3rd floor. Really fun!
Matt AmendDecember 30, 2012
Consider eating before hand. Their cafe will cost you a foot and 2/3 of your yearly income. 5.95 for a PB&J ?!?
LeónOctober 7, 2014
The general motors exposition is amazing
National Museum of American HistorySeptember 12, 2013
Now on display as of September 2013, a statue of Columbia.
John CarlsonJuly 30, 2013
The President's wing on the 3rd floor was awesome.
Doors4Home.com - Quality DoorsJune 28, 2011
Really awesome trip. We spent all day going to different Smithsonian museums and we still didn't see them all!
Joann TyreeOctober 26, 2013
Get the feeling of being in a time capsule!
Jacobo GómezMarch 22, 2015
As good as a museum can be
E-UK BrownApril 11, 2012
Head to the Greensboro Lunch Counter Student Sit-in, 2 East, from 3-320pm for a live action treat.
Aman CAugust 18, 2014
The Star-Spangled Banner exhibit is the best part
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.
Andi GalpernNovember 20, 2012
Go see Jim Henson's very first Kermit the Frog! His eyes were made of tennis balls!
Mike DavisJune 23, 2015
Ruby Slippers are a must. I miss Fonzie's jacket.
Studio 60 MediaApril 8, 2013
Loved seeing Julia Child's kitchen
CourtneyAugust 23, 2014
Did the scavenger hunt! Really fun!
JanaOctober 17, 2022
Loved the girlhood exhibition
Pablo RamosMay 11, 2015
neither exciting nor informative, really gimmicky too
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.
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.

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