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National Museum of American History

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Northwest Washington, Washington

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Ranked #2 for exhibits in 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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Alvin LMay 23, 2010
Kids need a break? Take them to the interactive displays in the Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Hall of Invention, located on the ground floor
David PeacockNovember 2, 2015
Everything
Samuel DonisApril 4, 2015
American history museum
MacSeptember 12, 2016
Try the History !!!!!!
Zach ZabkaMay 22, 2014
Kermit the frog is not there until 2016 when they open the new area
Rick RoudebushSeptember 12, 2017
Just to p-off the #TrumpVoters
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.
lorraine dooJuly 24, 2013
More patents for mousetraps than any other machine.
c contrerasOctober 25, 2015
All the American history of business and entrepreneurship
Sydnea LewisApril 19, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Check out our new exhibit: American Stories on the 2nd floor!
Mitchell CurrinDecember 1, 2014
Great way to spend the day in DC.
Lynn RodgersJanuary 14, 2011
Gift shop is amazing....Great chackas for history buffs....or parents, grand-parents!
Joe CooperNovember 1, 2015
So much to see! 🇺🇸
Pablo RamosMay 11, 2015
neither exciting nor informative, really gimmicky too
Dirty BirdAugust 9, 2014
Favorite of all the museums on the mall.
Mary Kate du LaneyMarch 11, 2011
Be sure to check out the Star-Spangled Banner - the flag that inspired the National Anthem...
Scott LameOctober 20, 2011
Try the chocolate pudding and see the star-spangled banner cafe'
Chris LeeJanuary 2, 2011
I spend hours at all the Smithsonian Museums when I'm in DC. History is cool!
Teisha AllisonSeptember 28, 2011
Lots to see, take your time and go through more than once if possible!
Alex DobyanFebruary 27, 2015
Can be kitschy, but is generally interesting.
Natural SoapFebruary 10, 2015
Like this Treasures of American Culture
Lexi GoldJuly 22, 2011
The Price of Freedom is by far the best exhibit! Don't miss out.
Ashley GillilandJune 23, 2019
Many interesting artifacts.
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.
Ryan UnderwoodSeptember 18, 2011
Prestige is a challenging puzzle. Read the clue closely. Only use president signs from the 20th century.
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.
Sunni Smiles :)July 6, 2010
This place is great to go to when you have free time. Lots of cool exhibits!
Jane Mallol DunkelbergerJuly 5, 2013
U can get right in if U don't have a bag/ purse
James WattApril 5, 2011
The most boring museum at the mall. Go next door and check out the Natural History Museum instead!
Nicole RiveraFebruary 16, 2013
Girl Scouts exhibit brought back fun memories but I wish it was bigger.
Lizzie BoazMay 16, 2013
Julia Child's kitchen - Bon appetit!
Studio 60 MediaApril 8, 2013
Loved seeing Julia Child's kitchen
Don GuisingerJune 4, 2010
Check out The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden on the 3rd floor. It's very detailed, well laid out.
National Museum of American HistoryAugust 22, 2012
Now on exhibition in the Hall of Instruments.
CourtneyAugust 23, 2014
Did the scavenger hunt! Really fun!
Stephanie CJune 11, 2012
Henry Fitz collection - "raw" glass used in telescope production
A LJuly 4, 2014
Great museum but terrible service at the cafe
Melissa VanVoorenOctober 3, 2010
If you have kids you have to make it to the Spark Lab! My 2 year old is loving it!
Natasha WJune 8, 2010
Apollo exhibit and watch each video for each decade.
Erik GrayApril 14, 2017
See the Star-Spangled Banner!
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.
DashaMay 30, 2016
Cool!!! The best!
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.
Christine HaApril 25, 2016
Pop culture galore 👍🏼
Joann TyreeOctober 26, 2013
Take a walk on a strip of Route 66!
Lydia Soto RodriguezJuly 16, 2015
Awesome museum!
Ann BuchananMay 18, 2013
Don't miss the First Ladies inaugural gowns
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.
Meagan HealyDecember 29, 2015
Kermit the Frog Muppet on display here.

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