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National Museum of American History

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

1964 als Museum of History and Technology in einem der letzten von McKim, Mead & White entworfenen Gebäude eröffnet, zeichnet dieses Smithsonian-Museum anhand von mehr als 1,7 Millionen Objekten die US-amerikanische Geschichte nach. Herzstück der Sammlung ist das originale Star-Spangled Banner – jene rund 9 mal 10 Meter große Garnisonsflagge, die Francis Scott Key zu seiner Hymne inspirierte. Sie wird in einem abgedunkelten, klimatisierten Raum direkt am fünfstöckigen, lichtdurchfluteten Atrium präsentiert. Zu den weiteren Höhepunkten zählen die Inaugurationskleider der First Ladies, die historische Bartheke aus Greensboro, die Dampflokomotive John Bull von 1831 sowie Ikonen der Popkultur im Bereich Entertainment Nation. Der Eintritt ist frei, ein Ticket ist nicht erforderlich.

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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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ArtFree3 min walk

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?
Heimat des originalen Star-Spangled Banner – dazu die Kleider der First Ladies, Julia Childs Küche und 1,7 Millionen Zeugnisse der US-amerikanischen Geschichte. Current highlights include Corazón y vida: Die Lowrider-Kultur (Corazón y vida: Lowriding Culture), Die First Ladies (The First Ladies), Auf dem Streben nach Leben, Freiheit und Glück (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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