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The National Museum of American History
History Museum in Washington, District of Columbia
The National Museum of American History
Downtown
view websiteNational Mall
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20560
202-633-1000
Good-for-Kids Rating
BabiesToddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
History Museum
Special Collection
The National Museum of American History Description
More than 3 million artifacts -- from automobiles to Kermit the Frog -- make America's history come to life. Where else but this museum will you find an original Pac Man bank, a replica of Julia Child's Kitchen and the Gettysburg Address all under one roof?
Kid Tips
School-Age Kids: The museum offers several activity guides for elementary and middle school students and their families: "Foods on the Move," People on the Move" and "Businesses on the move?" All are available free online or at the Museum's Welcome Desk.
Pre-Teens & Teens: Teens will get a big kick out of all the pop culture icons around the museum, such as Dorothy's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz and Evel Knievel's Harley-Davidson.
Planning Notes
- Make a Spark. Visit the Spark!Lab, which shows the real story behind an inventor's work, and learn the magic that can come from creativity.
Just the Facts
Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; closed Christmas Day
Fees: Free
Recommended Time: 2 to 4 hours
