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National Museum of American History

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

Inaugurat el 1964 com a Museum of History and Technology en un dels últims edificis projectats per McKim, Mead & White, aquest museu de la Smithsonian conserva més d'1,7 milions de peces que recorren la trajectòria històrica dels Estats Units. La seva joia principal és l'original de la Star-Spangled Banner —la bandera de guarnició d'uns 9 per 10 metres que va inspirar Francis Scott Key—, exhibida en una sala amb llum tènue i climatitzada al costat d'un atri de cinc plantes il·luminat per una claraboia. Entre altres tresors s'hi troben els vestits inaugurals de les primeres dames, el taulell de menjador de Greensboro, la locomotora John Bull de 1831 i peces icòniques de la cultura popular a Entertainment Nation. L'entrada és gratuïta i no cal reservar tiquet.

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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

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National Museum of Natural History

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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?
La seu de l'autèntica Star-Spangled Banner, a més dels vestits de les primeres dames, la cuina de Julia Child i 1,7 milions d'objectes de la història dels Estats Units. Current highlights include Corazón y vida: La cultura del «lowriding» (Corazón y vida: Lowriding Culture), Les primeres dames (The First Ladies), A la recerca de la vida, la llibertat i la felicitat (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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