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National Museum of American History

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The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History preserves our nation’s collections and tells a full and complex history of the United States.

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Nov 7, 2024
From Dorothy's ruby slippers, to Cindy Lauper's dress, to Miss piggy and R2D2 - this is a pop culture enthusiast's dream come true. We were not going to bother with this museum, as there are so many,… Full review by MeganMunro
Nov 5, 2024
We entered the museum on the first floor, and just sort of started wandering through the first exhibits we came to - inventions, America in Motion, etc. We found them to be both enlightening and ent… Full review by Julie R
Oct 8, 2024
This museum was a let down for me to visit. I have wanted to visit for years and finally was able to visit with my family. Mostly cultural stuff with a little history. I understand the cultural st… Full review by BrysonC
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More Than Three Million Distinctly American …
The museum displays more than three million distinctly American artifacts, from the War of Independence to the present day. The Smiths…
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Take a trip back in time and explore the much celebrated American history at the National Museum of American History. Opened in 196…
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Perfect for history lovers, but great for curious individuals with no historical background too. Built in 1964, it educates the general public in …
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The National Museum of American History is a diverse collection of American artifacts and history. It is affiliated with the Smithsonian Ins…
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Facts

Established:1964
Located:1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Architect:McKim Mead & White
Visitors:2.1 million (2023)
Director:Anthea M. Hartig
Type:History museum

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Where do I buy tickets and what do they cost?
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No ticket required. Free entry. You will pass through security and then free to roam. They have a good app to help navigate. Enjoy it: great museum.
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Is this museum wheel chair friendly and accessible?
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Yes, it is extremely accessible. I am in a power wheelchair and had not issues. There are elevators to get from floor to floor.
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Is this museum wheel chair friendly and accessible?
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It seems possible to me- yes. Surely the museum staff would know- you can ask them.
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I am going to visit the National Mall the second week of July (Mon-Fri). I'm wondering what the lines are for entry are …
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I am going to visit the National Mall the second week of July (Mon-Fri). I'm wondering what the lines are for entry are going to be like on weekdays. Also we plan on spending entire days at the Natural History Museum and the Air and space Museum. Are there any of the museums that can be grouped together and do multiple ones in one day?
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We did not wait on a line. However the line for natural history was very long. I was told that is a very popular museum for families with young children. Sometimes the lines are …
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We did not wait on a line. However the line for natural history was very long. I was told that is a very popular museum for families with young children. Sometimes the lines are shorter for the entrance on the street side as opposed to the mall side. You can definitely do two museums in one day.
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How do we get from DCA airport to the Air Space Museum without renting a car ?
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You can take an Uber, it’s not far from the airport
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