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# National Museum of American History

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10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. dailyClosed Dec. 25

Admission is free

americanhistory.si.edu

## About

Devoted to the scientific, cultural, social, technological, and political development of the United States, the museum traces the American experience from colonial times to the present. The American History Museum’s collection contains more than three million historical objects—including the famed Star-Spangled Banner—and documents that explore the evolution of the American identity.

## Highlights

Star-Spangled Banner; Washington’s uniform; Jefferson’s lap desk; Dorothy’s ruby slippers;*American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith*.

## Getting Here

We encourage the use of Metrorail and Metrobus.

### Metrorail

**Metro Station:** Federal Triangle or Smithsonian (Mall exit)

**Nearest Accessible Metro Entrance:**Federal TriangleWest side of 12th St., NW, between Pennsylvania and Constitution Ave., NW

Check Metrorail's Elevator and Escalator Service Status page for service disruptions.

### MetroAccess

To provide an address for MetroAccess Paratransit, please use 1300 Constitution Ave., NW.

### Parking

There is **no public parking facility** for Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. A limited number of city-operated metered parking spaces are available, including several accessible parking spaces.

View a map of accessible parking spaces.

Reserved parking near the museums can be purchased in advance through ParkWhiz.Note: *ParkWhiz is a third-party vendor (ParkWhiz Privacy Policy).*

## Dining and Shopping

### Dining

**Eat at America's Table**(Ground Level)Eat at America’s Table is the main eatery at the museum. The menu includes traditional culinary dishes from our nation’s kitchens, cheese and charcuterie, and classic American sandwiches, great American barbecue and grill favorites (burgers, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches etc...) as well as cooking inspired by Tex-Mex and Native-American traditions. The café also offers classic salads made fresh with seasonal inspiration.Guests will find freshly brewed coffee as well as wine, beer, and other bottled beverages. All desserts are made in house.11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

**Jazz Café **(1st Floor)Enjoy a specialty coffee, cold drink, light lunch, or delicious pastry.11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For assistance with/information on group dining, please visit Group Sales.

### Shopping

**Main Museum Store**1 Center202.633.7400

This vast 6,000-square-foot store is centrally located on the first floor. Visitors may browse through merchandise inspired by the museum’s collection, apparel, home accessories, ornaments, personalized leather bracelets, jewelry, books, and the most incredible selection of socks! 

**Mall Museum Store**2 CenterLocated at the Mall entrance to the Museum, the Mall Store is the best place for museum souvenirs, a trendy accessory, fun jewelry and a snack to keep you fueled for your next museum visit.****

## Accessibility

See **Getting Here**for information on accessible parking and public transportation.

**Accessibility Information and Programs**
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**Disability access service requests:** call 202.633.3717 or email NMAH tours

                - Exhibitions
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                        -  **  Reckoning with Remembrance: History, Injustice, and the Murder of Emmett Till				              April  6, 2024 – September  15, 2024														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  Change YOUR Game				              March  15, 2024 – Ongoing														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  ¡De última hora!: Latinas Report Breaking News				              September  15, 2023 – 2024														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  Treasures and Trouble: Looking Inside a Legendary Blues Archive				              June  23, 2023 – Ongoing														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  Mirror, Mirror for Us All: Disney Parks and the American Narrative / Experience				              April  28, 2023 – April  14, 2024														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  (re) Framing Conversations: Photographs by Richard Avedon, 1946-1965				              December  9, 2022 – Ongoing														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  Entertainment Nation				              December  9, 2022 – Indefinitely														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  Rallying against Racism				              October  1, 2022 – Ongoing														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  We Belong Here: Marking the 50th Anniversary of Title IX				              June  23, 2022 – Indefinitely														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  Music HerStory: Women and Music of Social Change				              June  22, 2022 – July  21, 2024														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States				              June  18, 2022 – Indefinitely														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  Dave's Dream				              May  27, 2022 – Indefinitely														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  Really BIG Money				              April  8, 2022 – Indefinitely														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  The Electric Dr. Franklin				              November  20, 2021 – TBA														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  Picturing Women Inventors				              May  21, 2021 – Ongoing														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  The Only One in the Room: Women Achievers in Business and the Cost of Success				              November  20, 2020 – TBA														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  My Computing Device				              August  28, 2019 – Ongoing														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  America's Listening				              October  19, 2018 – Indefinitely														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  Art in Industry				              March  22, 2018 – TBA														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  Waterloo Boy				              February  22, 2018 – Indefinitely														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  Wallace H. Coulter Unity Square				              June  28, 2017 – Permanent														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  Many Voices, One Nation				              June  28, 2017 – Permanent														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith				              June  28, 2017 – Permanent														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  Greensboro Lunch Counter				              June  28, 2017 – Indefinitely														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  Sounding American Music				              June  21, 2017 – TBD														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  Giving in America				              November  29, 2016 – Permanent														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  Always Ready: Firefighting in the 19th Century				              September  16, 2016 – Indefinitely														              American History Museum										 
                        -  **  Wegmans Wonderplace				              December  9, 2015 – Indefinitely														              American History Museum										 

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                          -          National Museum of American History        Dorothy's Ruby Slippers 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Prince's Yellow Cloud Electric Guitar 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Archie Bunker's Chair from All in the Family 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Greensboro Lunch Counter 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Declaration of Independence Desk 
                          -          National Museum of American History        George Washington's Uniform 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Edison "New Year's Eve" Lamp 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Patch, L’Ecole Des Trois Gourmandes 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Steam Locomotive, *John Bull* 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Abraham Lincoln's Top Hat 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Arithmetic School, a Toy by Playskool 
                          -          Smithsonian Archives - History Div        Star-Spangled Banner, NMAH 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Alexander Graham Bell's Large Box Telephone 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Apple Macintosh Mouse 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Plymouth Rock fragment with painted inscription, 1830 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Boxing Gloves worn by Muhammad Ali 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Conestoga Wagon 
                          -          National Museum of American History        C-3PO, from *Return of the Jedi* 
                          -          National Museum of American History        50 Dollars, Kellogg & Co., United States, 1855 
                          -          National Museum of American History        "We Can Do It!" 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Harley-Davidson Motorcycle, 1942 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Teddy Bear 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Cesar Chavez's Union Jacket 
                          -          National Museum of American History        John Deere Plow 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Microscope 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Sunstone Capital 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Swanson TV Dinner Tray 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Fisher-Price Little People Play Family House 
                          -          National Museum of American History        NBC "Fireside Chat" Microphone 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Technics Turntable, used by Grandmaster Flash 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Barbie Doll 
                          -          National Museum of American History        Hershey's Tropical Chocolate Bar 
                          -          National Museum of American History        John L. Lewis' Union Badge 
                          -          National Museum of American History        RMS *Titanic* Life Vest 
                          -          National Museum of American History        McDonald's Restaurant Sign for the Japanese Market, 1975 

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