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National Museum of American History

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Jan 20, 2025
I spent several hours at the National Museum of American History. There is a lot to see on a wide variety of subjects. Don't miss "Entertainment Nation" which features a variety of things that ente… Full review by Robert D
Jan 4, 2025
LOCKERS -- Free lockers as soon as you walk in, arrived 11:30 and there were some available. You can bring a water bottle, lots of bottle refill stations. OVERALL - Photography allowed virtually e… Full review by SayCheese
Jan 3, 2025
We enjoyed our visit to this museum very much. There is far too much to see in one visit but don’t let that deter you. The docent at the front of the museum was able to help us narrow down our search… Full review by h_e_tompkins
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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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The National Museum of American History opened in 1964. In 1980, the museum was renamed the National Museum of American H…
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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
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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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