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National Museum of American History

HistoryScienceClosed · Opens 10amFreeFederal Triangle (Blue, Orange, Silver)

افتُتح هذا الصرح التابع لمؤسسة Smithsonian عام 1964 تحت اسم Museum of History and Technology، ويشغل أحد آخر المباني التي صممتها شركة McKim, Mead & White، حيث يحتضن أكثر من 1.7 مليون مقتنى توثق التجربة الأمريكية. درة مقتنياته هي راية Star-Spangled Banner الأصلية – علم الحامية العسكرية البالغ قياسه 30 × 34 قدماً والذي ألهم Francis Scott Key – والمعروض في قاعة خافتة الإضاءة ومضبوطة المناخ متفرعة من البهو ذي السقف الزجاجي بارتفاع خمسة طوابق. وفي أرجائه الأخرى، تبرز فساتين التنصيب الخاصة بالسيدات الأوائل، وطاولة طعام Greensboro lunch counter، وقاطرة John Bull لعام 1831، ونفائس من الثقافة الشعبية ضمن جناح Entertainment Nation. الدخول مجاني ولا يتطلب حجز تذاكر مسبقة.

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Getting there

1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560, United States

Nearest station: Federal Triangle (Blue, Orange, Silver), Smithsonian (Blue, Orange, Silver)

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Hours

Mon10:00–17:30
Tue10:00–17:30
Wed10:00–17:30
Thu10:00–17:30
Fri10:00–17:30
SatToday10:00–17:30
Sun10:00–17:30

Admission

Free

Free admission, no tickets required

Nearby

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National Museum of Natural History

HistoryFree4 min walk

National Museum of Asian Art

DesignFree5 min walk

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

ArchitectureFree6 min walk

Visitor Information

Is National Museum of American History free to visit?
Yes, general admission to National Museum of American History is free. Free admission, no tickets required. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of National Museum of American History?
National Museum of American History is open Open daily 10:00–17:30. Closed 25 December. Free entry, no tickets required. Wegmans Wonderplace (Wed–Sun 10:00–16:00) and Draper Spark!Lab (Wed–Sat 10:00–16:00) keep shorter hours.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is National Museum of American History?
National Museum of American History is located at 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560, United States, in the National Mall area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are Federal Triangle (Blue, Orange, Silver), Smithsonian (Blue, Orange, Silver).
What can I see at National Museum of American History?
موطن راية Star-Spangled Banner الأصلية – إلى جانب فساتين السيدات الأوائل، ومطبخ Julia Child، و1.7 مليون قطعة تروي فصول التاريخ الأمريكي. Current highlights include Corazón y vida: ثقافة الـ Lowriding‏ (Corazón y vida: Lowriding Culture), السيدات الأوائل (The First Ladies), في السعي وراء الحياة والحرية والسعادة (In Pursuit of Life, Liberty, and Happiness).
Do I need to book National Museum of American History in advance?
National Museum of American History is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free admission, no tickets required. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit National Museum of American History?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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