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National Museum of American History

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Sep 2, 2024
By far my favorite American History Museum!! What an amazing outlook on how our country progressed! The museum carried some of President George Washington’s tools that he used during the war! Full review by FayeM550
Aug 24, 2024
This museum covers all the major periods of American history, including the War of Independence, Civil War until modern times. Full review by trip-radar
Aug 20, 2024
My family came here together on our last day in Washington DC. We only had a few hours before our flight and my mom really wanted to see the Fort McHenry flag that inspired the national anthem. We s… Full review by starksnack
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More Than Three Million Distinctly American …
The museum displays more than three million distinctly American artifacts, from the War of Independence to the present day. The Smiths…
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Take a trip back in time and explore the much celebrated American history at the National Museum of American History. Opened in 196…
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Perfect for history lovers, but great for curious individuals with no historical background too. Built in 1964, it educates the general public in …
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The National Museum of American History is a diverse collection of American artifacts and history. It is affiliated with the Smithsonian Ins…
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Facts

Architect:McKim Mead & White
Visitors:3,800,000 (2017)
Director:Anthea M. Hartig
Established:1964

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Where do I buy tickets and what do they cost?
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No ticket required. Free entry. You will pass through security and then free to roam. They have a good app to help navigate. Enjoy it: great museum.
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Is this museum wheel chair friendly and accessible?
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Yes, it is extremely accessible. I am in a power wheelchair and had not issues. There are elevators to get from floor to floor.
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Is this museum wheel chair friendly and accessible?
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It seems possible to me- yes. Surely the museum staff would know- you can ask them.
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I am going to visit the National Mall the second week of July (Mon-Fri). I'm wondering what the lines are for entry are …
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I am going to visit the National Mall the second week of July (Mon-Fri). I'm wondering what the lines are for entry are going to be like on weekdays. Also we plan on spending entire days at the Natural History Museum and the Air and space Museum. Are there any of the museums that can be grouped together and do multiple ones in one day?
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We went in November and there wasn’t a line for this venue. Air & Space was busy and the African American one we didn’t even try it was so busy.
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How do we get from DCA airport to the Air Space Museum without renting a car ?
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Uber will cost about $45.....depending on the time of day. We did it two weeks ago in the early morning.
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