The National Museum of American History showcases the political, cultural, scientific, and technological history of the United States since the days of Revolution. It displays important artifacts including Thomas Jefferson's desk, one of Edison's light bulbs, and the original flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words to The Star Spangled Banner. Apart from these treasured national artifacts, exhibits also portray how people lived, what they ate, where they worked, how they played, what they wore, how they traveled, how they worshiped, and how they governed themselves. Illustrating these various themes are artifacts that include everything from gowns, worn by First Ladies, and Julia Child's complete kitchen to the Muppets and the actual ruby slippers Judy Garland wore in the film Wizard of Oz. This interesting museum has some amazing exhibits and artifacts of our collective past that will appeal to all ages. The museum is a lucid reflection of the lifestyle that governed the days of the Americans in ancient times.
The Museum is a site that offers a unique view of the whole world. You can get a glimpse of the history of the animal world, the world of animals below the sea, the current musings of the galaxies and aliens and a lot more. It is advisable that you carry the guide of the museum to ensure that you are able to cover all the things that you wish to during your visit. Otherwise you might repent later as some of the things are quite exclusive to this peculiar museum only. Therefore, download the museum app and plan ahead of your journey.
The Museum is near Metrorail (subway) stops on the blue, orange, yellow, and green lines. The closest Metrorail stop is at L'Enfant Plaza. Metrobus stops are located right outside the Museum entrance on Independence Avenue, SW, and along 7th Street, SW.
Metro from the Ronald Regan Washington National Airport to L'Enfant Plaza on the yellow line. Metrobus and taxi services are also available.
Sunday 10.00 a.m. –5:30 p.m.
Monday 10.00 a.m. –5:30 p.m.
Tuesday 10.00 a.m. –5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 10.00 a.m. –5:30 p.m.
Thursday 10.00 a.m. –5:30 p.m.
Friday 10.00 a.m. –5:30 p.m.
Saturday 10.00 a.m. –5:30 p.m.
Waiting Time
No wait time
Entrance Fee
Time you can spend
3 to 4 hours
Weather
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