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National Museum of American History

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

Inaugurato nel 1964 con il nome di Museum of History and Technology in uno degli ultimi edifici progettati dallo studio McKim, Mead & White, questo museo dello Smithsonian conserva oltre 1,7 milioni di oggetti che ripercorrono l'esperienza americana. Il suo fulcro è l'originale Star-Spangled Banner — la bandiera di guarnigione di circa 9 per 10 metri che ispirò Francis Scott Key —, esposta in una sala a clima controllato e a luce soffusa adiacente all'atrio a lucernario alto cinque piani. Nelle altre gallerie si trovano gli abiti inaugurali delle first lady, il bancone del lunch counter di Greensboro, la locomotiva John Bull del 1831 e autentiche icone della cultura pop nella mostra Entertainment Nation. L'ingresso è gratuito e non richiede biglietto.

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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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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?
Custode dell'autentica Star-Spangled Banner, oltre agli abiti delle first lady, alla cucina di Julia Child e a 1,7 milioni di testimonianze della storia americana. Current highlights include Corazón y vida: la cultura del lowriding (Corazón y vida: Lowriding Culture), Le First Lady (The First Ladies), Alla ricerca della vita, della libertà e della felicità (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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