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National Museum of American History

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

Inaugurado em 1964 como Museum of History and Technology, em um dos últimos edifícios projetados pelo escritório McKim, Mead & White, este museu da Smithsonian reúne mais de 1,7 milhão de peças que narram a experiência americana. Sua grande atração é a Star-Spangled Banner original — a bandeira militar de 9 por 10 metros que inspirou Francis Scott Key —, exposta em uma sala climatizada com iluminação suave, junto ao átrio de cinco andares com claraboia. O percurso revela ainda os vestidos de posse das primeiras-damas, o balcão de Greensboro, a locomotiva John Bull de 1831 e relíquias da cultura pop em Entertainment Nation. A entrada é gratuita e não exige reserva de ingressos.

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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?
O lar da autêntica Star-Spangled Banner — além dos vestidos das primeiras-damas, da cozinha de Julia Child e de 1,7 milhão de objetos da história americana. Current highlights include Corazón y vida: A Cultura Lowriding (Corazón y vida: Lowriding Culture), As Primeiras-Damas (The First Ladies), Em Busca da Vida, da Liberdade e da Felicidade (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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