Smithsonian National Museum of American History
#37🏛️ History & CivilizationWashington, United States

Smithsonian National Museum of American History

America in objects

About the museum

From the original Star-Spangled Banner to Julia Child's kitchen, this Smithsonian flagship tells the social, cultural, scientific and political history of the United States.

Must-see highlights

  • ◆Star-Spangled Banner
  • ◆Julia Child's kitchen
  • ◆Dorothy's ruby slippers
  • ◆First Ladies' inaugural gowns
  • ◆Lincoln's top hat
  • ◆Greensboro lunch counter

Recognition

🏆 AECOM Top 10🏆 Free entry

Other museums nearby

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — History & Civilization in Washington, United States
#38
🏛️ History & Civilization
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, United States
America seen through the African American lens
⭐ 4.9(17,000 reviews)🏆 Free entry
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Natural History in Washington, United States
#15
🦖 Natural History
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Washington, United States
145 million specimens of Earth's natural heritage
⭐ 4.7(47,000 reviews)🏆 AECOM Top 10
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum — Memorial & Remembrance in Washington, United States
#35
🕯️ Memorial & Remembrance
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Washington, United States
America's national memorial to the Holocaust
⭐ 4.8(22,000 reviews)🏆 Free entry
National Gallery of Art — Art & Encyclopedic in Washington, United States
#61
🖼️ Art & Encyclopedic
National Gallery of Art
Washington, United States
America's national art museum on the Mall
⭐ 4.8(19,000 reviews)🏆 Free entry
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum — Science & Industry in Washington, United States
#27
🔬 Science & Industry
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Washington, United States
The world's most popular flight & space museum
⭐ 4.7(41,000 reviews)🏆 AECOM Top 5
Smithsonian National Zoo (& Conservation) — Natural History in Washington, United States
#58
🦖 Natural History
Smithsonian National Zoo (& Conservation)
Washington, United States
163 acres of conservation in Rock Creek Park
⭐ 4.5(23,000 reviews)🏆 Free entry