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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 Mall
Has a stamp of approval from Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and AFAR Media
"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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Sunni Smiles :)July 6, 2010
This place is great to go to when you have free time. Lots of cool exhibits!
National Museum of American History Smithsonian InstitutionApril 21, 2011
Extend your field trip! Teachers: Check out our free online education resources when you get back to the classroom Read more
Lizzie BoazMay 16, 2013
Julia Child's kitchen - Bon appetit!
Samuel DonisApril 4, 2015
American history museum
M. Nannette StOctober 14, 2016
Must see exhibit!
Lisa KingJuly 26, 2012
The First Ladies exhibit was great! LOVED First Lady Obama's gown...and Mary Todd Lincoln's!
justin watsonJuly 26, 2012
Check out the 45 carat Hope diamond, the largest in the world.
Lexi GoldJuly 22, 2011
The Price of Freedom is by far the best exhibit! Don't miss out.
April MartinFebruary 24, 2018
Would have been way more fun if the area we wanted to see wasn’t under construction and closed
Hec TorJuly 18, 2014
Check out the first country flag on the first floor
Zach ZabkaMay 22, 2014
Kermit the frog is not there until 2016 when they open the new area
Eric AndersenFebruary 22, 2012
Don't miss the Star-Spangled Banner exhibit, and Dorothy's Ruby Slippers!
Joe CooperNovember 1, 2015
So much to see! 🇺🇸
Christine HaApril 25, 2016
Pop culture galore 👍🏼
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.
Stephanie CJune 11, 2012
Henry Fitz collection - "raw" glass used in telescope production
Justin PischkeNovember 24, 2010
This was my favorite museum on the Mall. I was really hoping to see more Pop Culture.
Scotty CrowellMay 21, 2014
Be sure to visit the awesome America on the Move transportation exhibit.
National Museum of American HistoryAugust 22, 2012
Now on exhibition in the Hall of Instruments.
Peyton StarrAugust 4, 2011
All Star Wars fans need to see the C-3PO costume on display. It's the one Anthony Daniels wore while filming "Return of the Jedi."
MacSeptember 12, 2016
Try the History !!!!!!
c contrerasOctober 25, 2015
All the American history of business and entrepreneurship
Serene AnsariJune 12, 2012
Check out the first ladies exhibit with all the inaugural gowns. So elegant.
Scott LameOctober 20, 2011
Try the chocolate pudding and see the star-spangled banner cafe'
David PeacockNovember 2, 2015
Everything
Ryan UnderwoodSeptember 18, 2011
Prestige is a challenging puzzle. Read the clue closely. Only use president signs from the 20th century.
Becky ClingenpeelJuly 26, 2011
The hat Lincoln was wearing when he was shot is with the presidential stuff & not the civil war Lincoln stuff. I kept looking for it in the wrong area!
Sydnea LewisApril 19, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Check out our new exhibit: American Stories on the 2nd floor!
James WattApril 5, 2011
The most boring museum at the mall. Go next door and check out the Natural History Museum instead!
lorraine dooJuly 24, 2013
More patents for mousetraps than any other machine.
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
Ashley GillilandJune 23, 2019
Many interesting artifacts.
Chris LeeJanuary 2, 2011
I spend hours at all the Smithsonian Museums when I'm in DC. History is cool!
A LJuly 4, 2014
Great museum but terrible service at the cafe
Mary Kate du LaneyMarch 11, 2011
Be sure to check out the Star-Spangled Banner - the flag that inspired the National Anthem...
Melissa VanVoorenOctober 3, 2010
If you have kids you have to make it to the Spark Lab! My 2 year old is loving it!
Jane Mallol DunkelbergerJuly 5, 2013
U can get right in if U don't have a bag/ purse
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.
Rick RoudebushSeptember 12, 2017
Just to p-off the #TrumpVoters
Meagan HealyDecember 29, 2015
Kermit the Frog Muppet on display here.
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.
National Museum of American HistoryFebruary 13, 2014
Due to snow, the museum is closed today, Feb. 13, 2014.
Nicole RiveraFebruary 16, 2013
Girl Scouts exhibit brought back fun memories but I wish it was bigger.
Ryan UnderwoodSeptember 18, 2011
For "Innovation" perhaps this clue will help. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huKS6DgZ6ss&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Lydia Soto RodriguezJuly 16, 2015
Awesome museum!
Natural SoapFebruary 10, 2015
Like this Treasures of American Culture
DashaMay 30, 2016
Cool!!! The best!
Mitchell CurrinDecember 1, 2014
Great way to spend the day in DC.
Jessie Van AmburgMarch 18, 2013
As of March 2013, literally half of the museum is closed for renovations. So disappointing!!
Ann BuchananMay 18, 2013
Don't miss the First Ladies inaugural gowns

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